Allison Needles
Tacoma News Tribune
Tacoma, WA, United States
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$300M plan would build Tacoma soccer stadium, sports complex with public, private money
A $300 million project for a soccer stadium, sports complex, housing and recreation fields was given a nod of approval by a Metro Parks feasibility study that anticipates public and private funds would be used. → Read More
Could later start times become a reality at Tacoma schools? ‘Sleepyheads’ working on it
The Tacoma Sleepyheads Campaign is a group of students advocating for later start times in Tacoma middle and high schools, saying it improves health and grades. School board members say they support the cause. → Read More
Traffic metering begins Tuesday at I-5 ramps in Tacoma, Fife
The Washington State Department of Transportation will activate three new meters on northbound I-5 ramps in Tacoma and Fife in an effort to curb congestion on the highway. The three locations are East 28th Street, Port of Tacoma Road and 54th Avenue East. → Read More
JBLM warned against expanding Tacoma elementary school in crash zone. It happened anyway
A Tacoma school in an aircraft crash zone was expanded despite warnings from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Arlington Elementary was rebuilt in 2017 but that project would not be allowed under current law. → Read More
Lakewood man killed in crash near Tacoma Mall identified
A Lakewood man was killed when his vehicle struck another car on southbound Interstate 5 near Tacoma Mall Boulevard Wednesday night, according to Washington State Patrol. Alcohol and speed are believed to have played a role in the crash. → Read More
Cuts to 156 staff positions proposed in Tacoma’s 2019-20 school budget
Tacoma schools will operate with 156 fewer staff members in the 2019-20 school year as it works to balance its budget. The new budget reflects spending cuts to areas including safety and classroom positions. → Read More
School meals in Tacoma will cost more next year
Meals at Tacoma Public Schools will increase by 25 cents in the 2019-20 school year, the Tacoma Public School Board of Directors decided. → Read More
Eatonville school board candidate is founder of group ‘with history of violence,’ activists say
Founder and leader of Washington 3% Matt Marshall is running for Eatonville School Board in the 2019 election. Marshall said he was endorsed by the Pierce County Republican Party. → Read More
Laptops, furniture, pianos up for auction as Tacoma school district revives auction
Tacoma Public Schools is throwing its surplus materials up for sale in the first auction in 20 years as it faces a budget deficit. Laptops, desktop computers, furniture, pianos will be up for bid. → Read More
Morgan Family YMCA on Pearl Street to be rebuilt with new amenities, parking
The Morgan Family YMCA at 1002 S Pearl St. is set to be demolished to make way for a brand YMCA next door. The new facility includes a modern aquatics center, gymnastics gym and additional parking. → Read More
Here’s what those new signs on some public restrooms in Tacoma mean
As of June 1, 2019, all single-occupancy public restrooms in Tacoma must be labeled with gender-neutral signage to address the needs and rights of individuals who identify as transgender and non-binary. → Read More
Owners to fight closure of Tacoma motel notorious for crime
The owners of Morgan Motel in Tacoma filed to remove a suspension of their business license that caused them to close the business in April. The city imposed the suspension due to crime on the property. → Read More
‘Inappropriate’ senior quotes in Sumner High yearbook lead to removed pages, refunds
After parent complaints about inappropriate senior quotes in Sumner High School yearbooks, Sumner-Bonney Lake School officials cut out pages and replaced them with inserts. Students are offered full refunds. → Read More
Housing, housing, housing. Tacoma City Council candidates address T-town’s hottest topic
Affordable housing is a top issue for candidates running for Tacoma City Council in the 2019 election. Candidates talk about renter protection policies, tax exemptions for developers and housing shortage. → Read More
New trail segment opens to Tacoma’s Eastside. Up next: 1.4-mile trail farther south
Tacoma completed a 2.4-mile segment of the Pipeline Trail in April, stretching from the Tacoma Dome Station to the city’s Eastside. The next step involves constructing a 1.4-mile stretch of trail farther south. → Read More
Tacoma’s Puyallup River bridge opening date delayed
The opening of Tacoma’s Puyallup River bridge has been delayed to August. The bridge crosses the river east of Portland Avenue East and Puyallup Avenue. It was closed a little more than a year ago for replacement. → Read More
Could a faster bus system come to Puyallup? Bus Rapid Transit on Meridian being discussed
Pierce Transit is considering Puyallup and South Hill for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), a system designed to run faster than typical buses. BRT is underway on Pacific Avenue from Spanaway to Tacoma. → Read More
Tacoma students will ‘go down in history’ as state’s first charter graduating class
The Class of 2019 marks the first graduating class for charter school students in Washington state. In Tacoma, there are 66 seniors at Summit Olympus High School that will graduate this year. → Read More
Strike, controversial op-ed, layoffs. Broken trust fuels Tacoma school board challengers
Two school board seats in Tacoma Public Schools are up for grabs in the 2019 election. Candidates campaigning for the seats for the first time say broken trust from a teacher strike and layoffs this year prompted them to run. → Read More
Puyallup plans to close Milwaukee Bridge for 18 months. Here’s where that traffic will go
Puyallup is preparing for more traffic as plans are in place to rehabilitate Milwaukee Bridge across the Puyallup River. That includes closing the bridge for up to 18 months and diverting traffic to Meridian. → Read More