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What’s New Version 11.1.15
• Improved support for inline vertical images
• Updated article byline to remove the word “to”
• Support for Edition banner ads
• Other bug fixes and performance enhancements
Description
The Tacoma News Tribune local newspaper app is faster and easier to use. Read or watch daily local news coverage, investigative reporting, national headline news, crime, sports, local business, and more from Tacoma, Puyallup, Lakewood and communities across the South Sound of Washington.
The News Tribune local newspaper is your trusted source for local, daily journalism serving Tacoma and the South Sound region. Our newsroom delivers reporting on local government, public safety, education, courts, business, and community developments affecting residents in Tacoma, Puyallup, Lakewood and surrounding South Sound communities, alongside statewide coverage and national headline news.
LOCAL NEWS
• Daily local news and stories from around the South Sound
• AI generated summaries on all articles reviewed by our newsroom
• The News Tribune local newspaper opinions, editorials and columns you love
• Edition, a digital destination for the latest news, features, and insights. Like the printed newspaper, it is intended to be a complete report of the day’s news compiled by our editors overnight
LIVE VIDEO
• Watch live video of local news stories and national news coverage
• View stunning photos and videos of local news and community events
LOCAL SPORTS
• Full coverage reporting on local, pro and college sports teams
• Stay connected to your favorite teams and favorite sports writers
PERSONALIZATION
• Stay informed on the topics and articles that matter to you
• Favorite topics to get personalized feeds. • Search for news articles, videos, games and more
• Bookmark news articles to read later
• Read articles your way with full support for dark mode and light mode
Other Features
• Browse articles by category
• Share articles on Facebook, X Twitter or by email
• Comment on news articles
• Access and download previous issues of our newspaper
• Recharge and unwind with our puzzles and games
GET DAILY NEWS AND MORE WITH THE TACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE LOCALNEWSPAPER APP
Download our local newspaper app today to stay informed on local daily news, crime, sports, national headlines, and more.
Read our Privacy policy here: https://mcclatchy.com/privacy-policy
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For California Residents: To learn more about managing your sharing preferences and Do Not Sell My Info rights visit https://www.mcclatchy.com/ccpa-pp
In-App Purchases US pricing
Purchases that can be done every certain time Subscription
Montly Subscription · Monthly 1-month free trial$15.99
Annual Subscription · Yearly$159.99
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Version history 25 versions
Build 887453230v11.1.152026-07-09 10:58:44
• Improved support for inline vertical images
• Updated article byline to remove the word “to”
• Support for Edition banner ads
• Other bug fixes and performance enhancements
Build 885788656v11.1.102026-06-03 15:21:26
• Video enhancements including support as lead media on article pages and vertical video display
• Enabled app store rating prompts
• Support for iOS 26
• Improved Welcome screen (optimized copy and new image)
• Improved support for BeOp poll embeds
• Updated article byline to remove the word “to”
• Added publication nameplate to Edition front pages
• Updated ‘Manage Subscription’ button in account settings to read ‘Manage In-App Purchases’
• Other bug fixes and performance enhancements
Build 879948451v11.1.12026-03-03 14:32:26
We designed this app with you in mind — making it easier than ever to read, explore and stay connected every day.
What's new:
• Fresh new look: A complete redesign with a clean, modern feel.
• For You Page: A personalized feed that brings the topics you love most straight to the top.
• Key Takeaways: Article summaries to help you catch the most important points at a glance.
• Dark mode: Easy on the eyes, day or night.
Build 879341816v10.4.02025-10-30 21:16:06
This hotfix release addresses edge cases where malformed HTML inputs in Edition could cause the app to crash.
Build 878929209v10.3.02025-10-16 19:29:51
• Text-to-speech functionality added to Edition articles.
• Fix for some Edition article templates that wouldn't display on tablet
• Update to Request Account Deletion modal design
Build 877326812v10.1.02025-08-27 19:38:07
Key highlights
• Viafoura commenting integration: This release integrates Viafoura commenting into app article pages, allowing credentialed users to comment on stories. Comments are synchronized between the app and the web, providing a seamless experience across platforms.
• Native web view article support: Designated articles, can now open in a native web view directly from the app's section fronts. This allows readers to access and engage with enriched web content and media.
• Edition download enhancements: This release also gives readers the option to download an Edition issue while reading and double page viewing option for print replicas.
Performance and functional fixes
• Improved app stability: General improvements have been made to reduce crashes and enhance performance during common user actions.
Build 873738253v10.0.82025-04-03 12:44:50
This hotfix release addresses two minor bugs:
• Fixes an analytics issue where two section view events would trigger on app launch.
• Fixes an analytics issue where a section view event would trigger when dismissing an article view and returning to a section front.
Build 872978100v10.0.72025-03-05 21:24:50
This release includes bug fixes and performance enhancements to improve the app experience for our readers.
Key highlights
• Subscriber sign-in improvements: App sign-in has been updated with security and reliability in mind.
• Audio player enhancements: The app is now more stable when reordering audio player items, and success and “No Internet” messages are displayed appropriately.
• Consistent article text sizing: Your preferred article text size is now saved and applied to subsequent articles for a more consistent reading experience.
• Better offline experience: Added error messages for offline login attempts, ensuring you’re informed when connectivity is an issue.
Bug fixes
• Resolves an issue with recent iPadOS platform updates that would cause some Edition article pages not to load.
• Corrects deep linking for Edition classic puzzles and other replica pages.
Build 869628404v10.0.62024-11-11 15:31:14
Updates to the authentication system used for subscriber sign in.
Build 867496874v10.0.42024-07-16 12:55:59
• Fixes an analytics issue with app section views
• Fixes an issue where the App Tracking Transparency (ATT) modal didn’t display.
• Adds the Connatix video player to the app privacy manifest.
Build 866478739v10.0.32024-06-11 20:21:17
• Streamlined user experience: An updated design and revamped section navigation will allow you to quickly find and read your favorite content.
• Edition: Our reinvented news experience offers a curated selection of top local stories, thoughtful opinion pieces and more to prepare you for the day.
• Interactive puzzles: Recharge and unwind with a wide selection of engaging games including crossword puzzles, sudoku, and more (Internet connection required).
Build 862129005v9.3.42023-12-13 14:45:49
• Minor stability improvements.
Build 859395474v9.3.22023-11-01 23:27:05
Improvements to the push notification service
Build 859005835v9.32023-08-10 19:53:01
• Resolves an issue with our video player that would cause article pages to close unexpectedly.
Build 858627603v9.22023-07-24 13:54:36
Key changes:
• Overall performance and stability improvements
• Improved VoiceOver support on home feed and section fronts
• Added eEdition download status dialogs so readers have a clearer understanding of when on-device file transfers are complete
• Fixes an issue some readers experienced where the eEdition would jump to the first page of the publication on device rotation
• BeOp survey article embeds will now function properly
Build 852775447v9.1.82022-10-17 21:26:46
What's new:
Bug fixes for native eEdition
• Sets the eEdition to display to the width of the screen
• Fixes an issue with eEdition banner ads appearing in full screen view
Build 850512392v9.1.62022-07-21 00:32:33
What's new:
• Performance improvements
• Reading enhancement: The navigation bar at the top of article pages will move out of view when scrolled down, then return when swiping up
• Sharing enhancement: Richer text description in email, SMS and other messaging applications
Resolved bugs:
• Fixes an issue where users with Apple’s Private Relay (Beta) enabled encountered a feed loading error
• Fixes an issue where the status bar, the area at the top of the mobile device screen that shows the time, battery status, Wi-Fi signal strength, etc., was hidden.
Build 845288959v9.1.52021-11-15 14:43:34
What’s new:
• Fixes an issue with VoiceOver assistive services not working on news feed articles
• Improvements to how the app refreshes content
• Improved offline support
Build 843785186v9.1.32021-08-26 12:41:23
This update includes fixes on initial load time and overall performance.
Build 843573753v9.12021-08-16 16:30:16
This update contains small bug fixes.
Build 843261293v9.02021-07-28 14:34:38
What’s new:
- Your news, your way: Choose between app or eEdition as the default view.
- Customize your Home screen with Topic Selector for a quick glance at the content you care about most.
- eEdition has been rebuilt with improved sharing and bookmarking functionality, easier puzzle printing, and faster access to previous issues.
- New look and feel, including new fonts for better legibility.
- Text size can now be adjusted directly in the story page.
- Bookmarks and sharing controls added to section pages.
- New “My Content” section allows quick access to bookmarks and saved eEditions
Build 840906799v8.1.02021-03-18 15:01:28
What’s new
• This update includes several minor bug fixes for basic app functionality. We have also removed the banner ad at the bottom of the e-edition and added support for Apple’s new privacy features.
• Updated project dependencies
Build 840379766v8.0.12021-02-08 19:02:43
What’s new
• This update includes bug fixes for the native e-edition that was introduced as a beta in the last release. The fixed items include non-functional buttons in the e-edition, the wrong e-edition being downloaded, and ads that blocked the story view from being displayed.
• Updated project dependencies
Build 839843394v8.0.02021-01-05 14:37:17
What’s new
• This update includes a beta version of the new native e-edition. Instead of being taken to a browser, users will be able to read the e-edition of the newspaper inside the app. This beta will be turned on over time after the app releases.
• Updated project dependencies
Build 839352324v7.10.12020-12-01 15:03:05
What’s new
• For login, when a valid email and password is entered, the email and password error no longer displays
• Updated project dependencies
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Change log 29 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
• Improved support for inline vertical images
• Updated article byline to remove the word “to”
• Support for Edition banner ads
• Other bug fixes and performanc
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description updated
The Tacoma News Tribune local newspaper app is faster and easier to use. Read or watch daily local news coverage, investigative reporting, national headline new
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subtitle updated
Live articles Washington State
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name updated
Tacoma News Tribune: WA Latest
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Version 11.1.15 released
• Improved support for inline vertical images
• Updated article byline to remove the word “to”
• Support for Edition banner ads
• Other bug fixes and performance enhancements
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Version 11.1.10 released
• Video enhancements including support as lead media on article pages and vertical video display
• Enabled app store rating prompts
• Support for iOS 26
• Improved Welcome screen (optimized copy and new image)
• Improved support for BeOp po
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Version 11.1.1 released
We designed this app with you in mind — making it easier than ever to read, explore and stay connected every day.
What's new:
• Fresh new look: A complete redesign with a clean, modern feel.
• For You Page: A personalized feed that brings t
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Version 10.4.0 released
This hotfix release addresses edge cases where malformed HTML inputs in Edition could cause the app to crash.
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Version 10.3.0 released
• Text-to-speech functionality added to Edition articles.
• Fix for some Edition article templates that wouldn't display on tablet
• Update to Request Account Deletion modal design
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Version 10.1.0 released
Key highlights
• Viafoura commenting integration: This release integrates Viafoura commenting into app article pages, allowing credentialed users to comment on stories. Comments are synchronized between the app and the web, providing a seam
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Version 10.0.8 released
This hotfix release addresses two minor bugs:
• Fixes an analytics issue where two section view events would trigger on app launch.
• Fixes an analytics issue where a section view event would trigger when dismissing an article view and retu
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Version 10.0.7 released
This release includes bug fixes and performance enhancements to improve the app experience for our readers.
Key highlights
• Subscriber sign-in improvements: App sign-in has been updated with security and reliability in mind.
• Audio playe
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Version 10.0.6 released
Updates to the authentication system used for subscriber sign in.
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Version 10.0.4 released
• Fixes an analytics issue with app section views
• Fixes an issue where the App Tracking Transparency (ATT) modal didn’t display.
• Adds the Connatix video player to the app privacy manifest.
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Version 10.0.3 released
• Streamlined user experience: An updated design and revamped section navigation will allow you to quickly find and read your favorite content.
• Edition: Our reinvented news experience offers a curated selection of top local stories, thoug
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Version 9.3.4 released
• Minor stability improvements.
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Version 9.3.2 released
Improvements to the push notification service
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Version 9.3 released
• Resolves an issue with our video player that would cause article pages to close unexpectedly.
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Version 9.2 released
Key changes:
• Overall performance and stability improvements
• Improved VoiceOver support on home feed and section fronts
• Added eEdition download status dialogs so readers have a clearer understanding of when on-device file transfers are
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Version 9.1.8 released
What's new:
Bug fixes for native eEdition
• Sets the eEdition to display to the width of the screen
• Fixes an issue with eEdition banner ads appearing in full screen view
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Version 9.1.6 released
What's new:
• Performance improvements
• Reading enhancement: The navigation bar at the top of article pages will move out of view when scrolled down, then return when swiping up
• Sharing enhancement: Richer text description in email, SMS
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Version 9.1.5 released
What’s new:
• Fixes an issue with VoiceOver assistive services not working on news feed articles
• Improvements to how the app refreshes content
• Improved offline support
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Version 9.1.3 released
This update includes fixes on initial load time and overall performance.
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Version 9.1 released
This update contains small bug fixes.
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Version 9.0 released
What’s new:
- Your news, your way: Choose between app or eEdition as the default view.
- Customize your Home screen with Topic Selector for a quick glance at the content you care about most.
- eEdition has been rebuilt with improved sharing
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Version 8.1.0 released
What’s new
• This update includes several minor bug fixes for basic app functionality. We have also removed the banner ad at the bottom of the e-edition and added support for Apple’s new privacy features.
• Updated project dependencies
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Version 8.0.1 released
What’s new
• This update includes bug fixes for the native e-edition that was introduced as a beta in the last release. The fixed items include non-functional buttons in the e-edition, the wrong e-edition being downloaded, and ads that bloc
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Version 8.0.0 released
What’s new
• This update includes a beta version of the new native e-edition. Instead of being taken to a browser, users will be able to read the e-edition of the newspaper inside the app. This beta will be turned on over time after the app
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Version 7.10.1 released
What’s new
• For login, when a valid email and password is entered, the email and password error no longer displays
• Updated project dependencies