SVP Local News for @mcclatchy, executive editor @thenewstribune and @theolympian. Opinions are my own, especially when it comes to sports
Tacoma, WA
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Stephanie Pedersen retweeted
You might have noticed that the rainy season is off to a slow start. In 81 years of records, it's Seattle's (Sea-Tac) 8th driest start for October thus far. If we stay dry through Wednesday as expected, we'll climb to 3rd.
#wawx
Stephanie Pedersen retweeted
Update: the Tacoma Police Department has opened a criminal arson investigation after ex-NFL player Desmond Trufant told @thenewstribune he suspected foul play.
Firefighters say the evidence suggests the fire “was intentionally set.”
The latest 👇
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Stephanie Pedersen retweeted
Exclusive: Ex-NFL star Desmond Trufant believes this morning's fire at his Tacoma property near the Narrows bridges was arson.
"Somebody's targeting me," he told me.
Story 👇
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Next cousin up! Atta boy, Bowen.
‘31 Bowen Hightower (AL) presented a clean look from the left side. Struck out 3 in his four innings. Good run & ride to FB (T82). #BeastOfTheEast @PG_DeepSouth
Stephanie Pedersen retweeted
News: Todd Beamer HS has canceled the remainder of its varsity football season.
"Looking at the landscape of who we are right now and who we’re gonna be playing, it wasn’t safe for our boys to go out there and get beat," the coach said.
Details 👇
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Stephanie Pedersen retweeted
Phenix City has risen again! After 27 years, Phenix City Youth Baseball LL is headed back to Williamsport for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series, Presented by @tmobile!
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Graham-Kapowsin legend Vega Ioane is officially a pro. He was just selected in the first round of tonight's #NFLDraft by Baltimore.
Story 👇
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Stephanie Pedersen retweeted
Breaking: Puyallup baseball coach Sean Taunt, who replaced longtime coach Marc Wiese, has resigned after the program's booster club grew frustrated with the team's recent five game losing streak, multiple sources told @thenewstribune.
Story 👇
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Stephanie Pedersen retweeted
Just in: The News Tribune received state basketball attendance numbers from the WIAA (@wiaawa) today.
Crowds soared at Tacoma Dome, the best attendance in nearly a decade.
Three factors contributed to the 26% jump in ticket sales 👇
thenewstribune.com/sports/hi…
Stephanie Pedersen retweeted
𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟓 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖
# 𝟲 𝗚𝗜𝗚 𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗕𝗢𝗥
The Tides bring back a wealth of pitching, looking to build off a breakout 2025⤵️
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@GHTidesBaseball
Stephanie Pedersen retweeted
BEEP BEEP THE HAWKS ARE BACK IN SEATTLE. And so are 750,000 of your closest friends, all coming to Seattle to celebrate our SUPER BOWL CHAMPS.
So if you're heading to Seattle tomorrow, take whatever ferry, bus, train, or spinning teacup is closest to you. Please.
ALT A map of the Seattle metro area that emphasizes just how BUSY BUSY BUSY the area will be for the SEahawks Victory Parade. The map is covered in Seahawks iconography and encourages travelers to take transit.
Stephanie Pedersen retweeted
Congratulations to the Super Bowl champion @Seahawks! This defense was special. MVP Kenneth Walker was dominant. And Sam Darnold gave us one of the best comeback stories in a long time. Enjoy the celebration.
Stephanie Pedersen retweeted
The scene from Super Bowl 60 pregame here in Santa Clara:
*Sam Darnold winging the ball full go
*Nick Emmanwori looking like he never turned his ankle Weds.
*Jarran Reed, fiery pep talk of his life
*12 flag flying over the stadium. Again, and again
*More: thenewstribune.com/sports/nf…
Stephanie Pedersen retweeted
On bus to stadium for Super Bowl 60. 5th Super Bowl I’ve covered, on top of Olympics, World Series, Final Fours, Kentucky Derby, Rose Bowls…
So fortunate, appreciative for where this ol’ Army officer’s careers have gone. Thanks for following.
Enjoy your #Seahawks Super Sunday
