Tacoma News Tribune Newspaper

Name: Tacoma News Tribune Newspaper
Rating: 3.05 (339 reviews)
Author: McClatchy

By: McClatchy

The latest local news, weather updates, sports & more for Puget Sound & beyond.

Features & Capabilities

The Tacoma News Tribune newspaper app provides fast, easy access to daily local news coverage, investigative reporting, national headlines, crime, sports, and more for Tacoma, Puyallup, Lakewood, and the South Sound. It features AI-generated summaries reviewed by our newsroom, live video coverage, high-quality photos, and a complete digital edition mirroring the day’s reporting.

Personalize your experience by following topics, saving searches, bookmarking stories, and choosing dark or light mode. Browse by category, share articles, comment, download previous issues, and enjoy puzzles and games to unwind.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

11.1.9 Last updated: 2026-05-28

Version code:

2011001009

Creation date:

2011-05-12

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK Low risk

Size:

165.96MB

Email:

cu*****@thenewstribune.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-07

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 353,182 ▼ 1,506

Other rankings

#87 in News and magazines (Gross) ▲ 39

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Developed by:

McClatchy

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thenewstribune.android

Email:

cu*****@thenewstribune.com

Website:

https://www.thenewstribune.com/customer-service

Publisher Change History

2026-03-28: we*****@thenewstribune.com to cu*****@thenewstribune.com

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User Reviews

Users appreciate the local news coverage and the app’s visual connection to the printed paper, supporting local journalism. However, multiple reviews criticize frequent forced re-logins, poor app stability, and long load times. Notifications often fail to link directly to articles, and the paywall restricts free reading and sharing. Additionally, subscription costs are deemed high by some users. Other recurring issues include content opening outside the app, unreliable offline access, and customer service shortcomings, leading some users to consider canceling their subscriptions.

Pros

Provides local news coverage and information.
User interface has a nice look and includes a news feed.
Supports local journalism through subscription.
App design reflects the look of the printed paper, which some users enjoy.

Cons

Requires users to log in repeatedly, often multiple times when reading articles.
App frequently crashes or fails to load articles and e-editions properly.
Notifications do not link directly to the relevant articles, frustrating users.
The app introduces a paywall after one article, limiting free content and sharing features.
App performance issues include long load times and buggy behavior.
Subscription prices are considered too high by multiple users.
Hyperlinks and notifications often open articles in external browsers instead of within the app.
App has poor offline support and often fails to open without data connection.