Alexis (Lexie) Krell

Cool, important and well done piece by Olivia Palmer on Tacoma's decimated tree canopy -- and what's being done to plant some damn trees in all of the places that desperately need them. thenewstribune.com/news/local/art… via @thenewstribune

A student described this Orting High School teacher as "an incredibly inspiring person." The teacher advises a club on campus that offers a safe space for teens. thenewstribune.com/news/local/com…

“I think her parents and kids would follow her to the moon and back,” a former colleague said. thenewstribune.com/news/local/com…

I met Ivory Kelly in May. It had been exactly a month since the RV he lived in was towed at the instruction of Tacoma police. This is Kelly’s story — a five-part @thenewstribune series focused on the rise in vehicle residency and the local impacts. thenewstribune.com/news/local/new…

The BIPOC Trailblazers of East Pierce County is a collection of stories showcasing agents of change. Trailblazers aren’t afraid to make waves. They make it a priority to positively impact those around them. thenewstribune.com/article2774354…

It's @rosemontalv's first day at @thenewstribune! She's one of our interns for the summer. Everyone should give her a warm welcome!! 🥳

“I’m just trying to support my friends that have been affected by this and other people in the community.” My latest: thenewstribune.com/news/local/com…

The Seattle Association of Black Journalists, PeriodistasNW and AAJA Seattle established a Northwest Journalists of Color Training Fund to raise and disperse funds to professional journalists of color to use for training, including conventions, workshops, seminars, etc.

Here at Sparks Stadium for tonight’s district soccer championship doubleheader. 3A: Gig Harbor vs. Silas 4A: Tahoma vs. Bellarmine Prep

The Tides are averaging over five goals per game this spring, featuring a balanced attack that no team has had an answer for yet this spring. thenewstribune.com/sports/high-sc…

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New: Recent and persistent attempts by Washington lawmakers, state agencies and city leaders to flout public records laws could be jeopardizing Washington’s status as a powerhouse in records transparency. @OlympiaJoe and I teamed up again for this one. #storylink=cpy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theolympian.com/news/politics-…

The Puyallup Vikings - lead by Kai Halstead's two home runs - beat the Olympia Bears in baseball action on Wednesday afternoon, 6-2. thenewstribune.com/sports/high-sc…

A state-created group tasked w/ recommending a site for Washington's next major airport could be supplanted before it can make said recommendation. The CACC ignited a local furor last fall when it narrowed options to 3 sites in Pierce, Thurston counties. thenewstribune.com/news/local/art…

Congrats to this week's TNT Athlete of the Week poll winner, Puyallup soccer's (@GoViksSoccer) Lucas Foster, who scored a goal in a 1-1 draw with Curtis and had an assist in a 3-0 win over Olympia. thenewstribune.com/sports/high-sc…

Journalists: managing difficult news you cover and consume can be overwhelming. Join @NAHJ on 4/20 for a webinar with @DartCenter professionals to learn ways to cope and practice self-care. With thanks to @TEGNAFoundation. nahj.memberclicks.net/coping

Here is the first story in our monthlong @thenewstribune series focused on youth violence prevention in Tacoma. We’ll have two stories a week and a panel event co-hosted by @SafeStCampaign on May 4.

Expect 8-month detour as fish barrier removal work resumes on Purdy Drive. thenewstribune.com/news/local/com… via @AspenShumpert Also, WSDOT says to expect one-way alternating traffic 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Sunday on 144th Street Northwest and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Purdy Lane Northwest.

Excited to see my latest @thenewstribune investigation into conditions of a taxpayer-funded Washington homeless shelter featured in the Investigative Reporters and Editors' national newsletter! #supportlocalnews

Gig Harbor grad and former TNT All-Area player of the year Brynna Maxwell (@brynnamaxwell) has been one of the best 3-point shooters in all of college basketball this season at Gonzaga. Zags face Ole Miss in the NCAA Tournament opening round 🏀 #storylink=mainstage_lead" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thenewstribune.com/sports/high-sc…