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The Seattle Times is the Northwest's most trusted source for independent journalism, connecting you to your community and the world in print, online and on the go. Home, sports, travel, entertainment, health and wellness — we’ve got the information you need where you want it, when you want it, to get the most out of your life.

Many of The News Tribune's recently hired journalists say they have never before worked in a market where the newspaper was as highly regarded as The News Tribune. Why? It has been a community newspaper throughout its history. The paper grew up with the community, has been and is relied on to reflect community values and to be vigilant on behalf of community interests. The signature distinction of The News Tribune is how thoroughly it dominates the local news market of Pierce County, virtually unchallenged by the larger Seattle newspapers. No Seattle newspapers or television stations come close to The News Tribune's status as the most authoritative source of local news. The News Tribune excels in its coverage of local and breaking news, major league and prep sports, and Washington's statehouse. The paper is particularly noted for its strong sports coverage, which was a deliberate strategy of the first editors that took over under McClatchy. Its photography staff is among the best in the region. And to tell the unique story of the South Puget Sound, The News Tribune also provides strong coverage of the Port of Tacoma, the military and outdoor recreation in the Northwest.

The Stranger defines, defends, and sometimes defies the culture and politics of Seattle. Our coverage arises from a resolutely urban point of view, offering a unique perspective on the topics that matter most to people who live, work, and play in Seattle. Our original news reporting is relentless and outspoken. Our smart, funny entertainment coverage sets the tone of the city’s cultural conversation. And our innovative, interactive calendar, EverOut, is Seattle’s most popular and exhaustive source of event information. The Stranger is unpredictable, and we’re not always nice. But we are unmistakably on the side of our city and our readers. We love Seattle so much that we want more of it: more housing, more transit options, more bars and restaurants, more people. We take our reporting seriously—we won a Pulitzer Prize for feature writing—but we are just as committed to gleefully f*cking around.