Liesbeth Powers is a Visual Journalist at various esteemed publications including the New Hampshire Union Leader and The Dallas Morning News. She specializes in themes such as construction and real estate, crime and justice, and public security, often exploring topics like disaster response, housing markets, and commercial real estate development. Liesbeth's work has been featured in multiple outlets, including KERA News and The Olympian.
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By: Liesbeth Powers
From inside the tower of First Presbyterian Church Tacoma, Pastor Eric Jacobsen highlights the ornate Gothic design by famed architect Ralph Adams Cram and the symbols built into the landmark. Jacobsen says the church has watched Tacoma change through booming beginnings, identity shifts and re-emergence.
By: Liesbeth Powers
Fans of the U.S. and Belgium filled Seattle streets and marched to Lumen Field for the city's final FIFA World Cup match. In front of a sold-out crowd, Belgium beat the United States 4-1 to advance to the quarterfinals. Here's the scene from the fan walk.
Cirque Italia is bringing its custom 35,000-gallon water stage to the Tacoma Mall parking lot for a high-energy acrobatic show from July 10 through July 13.
By: Liesbeth Powers
Sculpture artist Andrew Glubbey says the pear-topped motorcycle sculpture draws smiles and curiosity as he rides cross-country from Florida. He praised the country's changing landscapes and encouraged others to travel, and to eat more pears.
By: Liesbeth Powers
Bobby Joe Ezra Plain, 40, was sentenced by Judge Alicia Marie Burton after pleading guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the 2023 shooting death of 28-year-old Chantelle Grayson near Sixth Avenue in Tacoma. A friend told the court Grayson's “future was stolen.” Burton imposed 245 months, the top of the range.
By: Liesbeth Powers
Drew Barnett says his family has owned Ball Auto Sales & Service for 80 years, tracing the Tacoma shop back to great-grandfather “Speed” Ball in 1946. Barnett recalls summers working as a kid and says the business still aims for an “old school” community feel while keeping customers' cars on the road.
By: Liesbeth Powers
Ahndrea Blue, president and CEO of The Making a Difference Foundation, says Pierce County need has increased in the year since the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, or H.R.1, became law. Eloise's Cooking Pot Food Bank hosts weekly drive-through emergency food distributions at the Tacoma Dome.
By: Liesbeth Powers
In recent years, housing shortages have prompted more cities and states to scale back or even eliminate minimum parking requirements. (Liesbeth Powers/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)
By: Liesbeth Powers
Tacoma News Tribune reporter Izzie Lund explains how Washington's enrollment-driven funding model is reshaping Pierce County schools. Some East Pierce districts are growing with new housing while others are shrinking, leading to deficits, budget cuts and tough forecasting. This reporting is part of a three-story series on education funding.
In recent years, housing shortages have prompted more cities and states to scale back or even eliminate minimum parking requirements.
