Alexis (Lexie) Krell

Communities editor @PuyallupNews and @pengateway. Courts reporter @thenewstribune. Covering cases that affect Pierce County. Tips: [email protected]

[Matt Driscoll @mattsdriscoll]

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. https://t.co/HBx3nV0R93 via @thenewstribune

[Angelica Relente @A_Rlnt]

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.

https://t.co/Htc2ds6X13

[The Puyallup Herald @PuyallupNews]

“I think her parents and kids would follow her to the moon and back,” a former colleague said. https://t.co/GoTQ4yfnBK

[Matt Driscoll @mattsdriscoll]

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.
https://t.co/udjLvDKv6x

[Angelica Relente @A_Rlnt]

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.

https://t.co/Dd51dr0ZuB

[Angelica Relente @A_Rlnt]

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

[Angelica Relente @A_Rlnt]

“I’m just trying to support my friends that have been affected by this and other people in the community.”

My latest: https://t.co/mPK31LRNgu

[Angelica Relente @A_Rlnt]

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.

[Jon Manley @manley_tnt]

Here at Sparks Stadium for tonight’s district soccer championship doubleheader.

3A: Gig Harbor vs. Silas
4A: Tahoma vs. Bellarmine Prep

[Tacoma News Tribune @thenewstribune]

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. https://t.co/L357XvFGOQ

[Angelica Relente @A_Rlnt]

Send tips to [email protected] or [email protected]!

[Shauna Sowersby @Shauna_Sowersby]

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.
https://t.co/8EAzdzgaGc

[Tacoma News Tribune @thenewstribune]

The Puyallup Vikings - lead by Kai Halstead's two home runs - beat the Olympia Bears in baseball action on Wednesday afternoon, 6-2. https://t.co/HW1RPa9wRW

[Shea Johnson @Shea_Journo]

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.

https://t.co/wSnk2Wsq0W

[Jon Manley @manley_tnt]

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.

https://t.co/POuon3UN2A

[Global Center for Journalism & Trauma @traumajourno]

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.
https://t.co/2BQI5660XQ

[Jared Brown @byjaredbrown]

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.

[Alexis (Lexie) Krell @amkrell]

Expect 8-month detour as fish barrier removal work resumes on Purdy Drive. https://t.co/FJY2MtBRnO 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.

[Becca Most @becca_most]

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

[Jon Manley @manley_tnt]

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 🏀

https://t.co/R9V9e1EM4x