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The move comes several months after the MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital stopped accepting new gender care patients.
Tacoma children’s hospital closes gender-affirming care clinic
The move comes several months after the MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital stopped accepting new gender care patients.
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February 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The move comes several months after the MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital stopped accepting new gender care patients.
A wiretap investigation into his organization seized enough fentanyl to kill over 200,000 people, officials say.
He was a trusted member of West Coast drug ring. Now Tacoma man is off to prison
A wiretap investigation into his organization seized enough fentanyl to kill over 200,000 people, officials say.
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February 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM
A wiretap investigation into his organization seized enough fentanyl to kill over 200,000 people, officials say.
A container ship in the Port of Tacoma had “Renee” spelled out with red and green containers.
Was a reference to Renee Good spelled out on cargo ship in Tacoma? What we know
A container ship in the Port of Tacoma had “Renee” spelled out with red and green containers.
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February 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
A container ship in the Port of Tacoma had “Renee” spelled out with red and green containers.
The purchase will add to more than 20 acres of property the district purchased in 2024.
Why is this Pierce County school district buying a house next to a high school?
The purchase will add to more than 20 acres of property the district purchased in 2024.
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February 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The purchase will add to more than 20 acres of property the district purchased in 2024.
We’ve found a dozen events to fill your weekends with this February, ranging from free kid-friendly activities to late night entertainment.
From Lunar New Year fun to EDM shows, here are things to do in Tacoma this month
We’ve found a dozen events to fill your weekends with this February, ranging from free kid-friendly activities to late night entertainment.
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February 1, 2026 at 2:40 PM
We’ve found a dozen events to fill your weekends with this February, ranging from free kid-friendly activities to late night entertainment.
The 47-year-old nonprofit announced Wednesday that the organization will close this summer due to financial issues
Prominent Tacoma arts organization to fold. Armory will go up for sale
The 47-year-old nonprofit announced Wednesday that the organization will close this summer due to financial issues
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February 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The 47-year-old nonprofit announced Wednesday that the organization will close this summer due to financial issues
Forrest, a Eurasian eagle owl, has been at the Point Defiance Zoo for about two decades. Keepers estimate he could live to be 60.
As the Super Bowl approaches, meet Tacoma’s very own ‘superb owl’
Forrest, a Eurasian eagle owl, has been at the Point Defiance Zoo for about two decades. Keepers estimate he could live to be 60.
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February 1, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Forrest, a Eurasian eagle owl, has been at the Point Defiance Zoo for about two decades. Keepers estimate he could live to be 60.
It’s almost wedding season in the Evergreen State.
Can anyone officiate a wedding in Washington state? Here are the rules
It’s almost wedding season in the Evergreen State.
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February 1, 2026 at 1:30 PM
It’s almost wedding season in the Evergreen State.
The News Tribune followed a team in the rain Thursday afternoon as members talked with people in tents and standing on sidewalks in Tacoma.
What will the latest tally of homelessness in Pierce County show? What we saw
The News Tribune followed a team in the rain Thursday afternoon as members talked with people in tents and standing on sidewalks in Tacoma.
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February 1, 2026 at 1:20 PM
The News Tribune followed a team in the rain Thursday afternoon as members talked with people in tents and standing on sidewalks in Tacoma.
Looking to up your daily skincare routine? We've made a guide to skincare for men to help those with dry complexions, acne and more.
Skincare for Men: 7 Products for Your Routine on Amazon
Looking to up your daily skincare routine? We've made a guide to skincare for men to help those with dry complexions, acne and more.
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February 1, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Looking to up your daily skincare routine? We've made a guide to skincare for men to help those with dry complexions, acne and more.
Explore changes in Gig Harbor's business and development scene.
Seven stories about recent development updates shaping Gig Harbor
Explore changes in Gig Harbor's business and development scene.
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February 1, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Explore changes in Gig Harbor's business and development scene.
Trump’s name is mentioned thousands of times – many are innocuous, but some include uncorroborated allegations that he abused young girls.
How Trump is named in the latest batch of the Epstein Files
Trump’s name is mentioned thousands of times – many are innocuous, but some include uncorroborated allegations that he abused young girls.
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February 1, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Trump’s name is mentioned thousands of times – many are innocuous, but some include uncorroborated allegations that he abused young girls.
Explore changes in Gig Harbor's business and development scene.
Seven stories about recent development updates shaping Gig Harbor
Explore changes in Gig Harbor's business and development scene.
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February 1, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Explore changes in Gig Harbor's business and development scene.
A 21-year-old man is dead after suffering a gunshot wound and crashing into a tree in unincorporated Pierce County.
Authorities investigate apparent road rage incident ending in homicide Friday
A 21-year-old man is dead after suffering a gunshot wound and crashing into a tree in unincorporated Pierce County.
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February 1, 2026 at 12:20 AM
A 21-year-old man is dead after suffering a gunshot wound and crashing into a tree in unincorporated Pierce County.
Stargazers across Washington state are in for a treat.
Rare ‘planet parade’ to appear above WA, along with snow moon. When to watch
Stargazers across Washington state are in for a treat.
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January 31, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Stargazers across Washington state are in for a treat.
California cops can't stop or cite drivers under the state's "open container" rules for cannabis unl...
Loose cannabis is like spilled beer, not open container in car, state Supreme Court rules
California cops can't stop or cite drivers under the state's "open container" rules for cannabis unl...
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January 31, 2026 at 9:30 PM
California cops can't stop or cite drivers under the state's "open container" rules for cannabis unl...
Lynda Mercy was charged with second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Thomas Flood.
First week of testimony wraps in Whatcom County murder trial over 2021 killing
Lynda Mercy was charged with second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Thomas Flood.
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January 31, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Lynda Mercy was charged with second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Thomas Flood.
Ryan was recently named the 2025 Washington State Coach of the year after his girls track and field team claimed the class 2A state title.
Kevin Ryan of Bellingham makes NFHS list of 2025 national coaches of the year
Ryan was recently named the 2025 Washington State Coach of the year after his girls track and field team claimed the class 2A state title.
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January 31, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Ryan was recently named the 2025 Washington State Coach of the year after his girls track and field team claimed the class 2A state title.
The 16-year-old boy was sentenced Friday after his charges were sent to adult court.
Teen who ordered shooting of Tacoma man last year pleads guilty in killing
The 16-year-old boy was sentenced Friday after his charges were sent to adult court.
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January 31, 2026 at 8:50 PM
The 16-year-old boy was sentenced Friday after his charges were sent to adult court.
Several artists from Western Washington are also up for Grammy Awards.
The Grammys are nearly here. How to watch Eastern WA artist with 3 nominations
Several artists from Western Washington are also up for Grammy Awards.
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January 31, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Several artists from Western Washington are also up for Grammy Awards.
The auditor said she feared public trust would be “undermined by the severity of the findings we must report here.”
Scathing audit: WA program neglected basic ‘tenets of government accountability’
The auditor said she feared public trust would be “undermined by the severity of the findings we must report here.”
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January 31, 2026 at 8:30 PM
The auditor said she feared public trust would be “undermined by the severity of the findings we must report here.”
Explore recent openings and other updates to Tacoma-area businesses.
Recent openings, closings and other updates to Pierce County's business scene
Explore recent openings and other updates to Tacoma-area businesses.
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January 31, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Explore recent openings and other updates to Tacoma-area businesses.
A multi-million dollar PAC funded by the short-term rental platform has a proposal to allow local taxation of stays at Airbnbs and other vacation homes.
Why Airbnb targets affordable housing bill with “Vacation Tax” line | Opinion
A multi-million dollar PAC funded by the short-term rental platform has a proposal to allow local taxation of stays at Airbnbs and other vacation homes.
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January 31, 2026 at 8:10 PM
A multi-million dollar PAC funded by the short-term rental platform has a proposal to allow local taxation of stays at Airbnbs and other vacation homes.
MINNEAPOLIS - Three Minnesota law school professors say the arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Geo...
Minnesota law professors call arrests of journalists for documenting church protest an attack on free press
MINNEAPOLIS - Three Minnesota law school professors say the arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Geo...
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January 31, 2026 at 7:50 PM
MINNEAPOLIS - Three Minnesota law school professors say the arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Geo...
Trump’s name is mentioned thousands of times – many are innocuous, but some include uncorroborated allegations that he abused young girls.
How Trump is named in the latest batch of the Epstein Files
Trump’s name is mentioned thousands of times – many are innocuous, but some include uncorroborated allegations that he abused young girls.
bit.ly
January 31, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Trump’s name is mentioned thousands of times – many are innocuous, but some include uncorroborated allegations that he abused young girls.