Pierce library system seeking levy lift to keep facilities, programs operating
If approved, the levy will increase the annual tax bill by around $32 a year, bringing the average total up to $160 annually.
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Recovering the mantle of ‘senior’
The Enumclaw Senior Center, with the help of a potential five-year grant from the county, hopes to change how people think about getting older.
Enumclaw mayor’s proposed budget reflects recent growth, stashes money in reserves
One suggestion was to delete funding for the city’s Art Department. While other council members are suggesting a compromise, citizens can make their input official during the first public hearing on Nov. 13.
East Pierce Fire and Rescue residents, look for $80 million bond measure on ballot
DOT invites public to see SR 410 survey results
Black Diamond Community Center, two other organizations receive Ten Trails donations | Oakpointe
Gallery 2018 to hosts local art students
Learn how natural yard care can protect Lake Tapps and your environment | Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
Sports
Handful of area teams add wins, still sitting undefeated
Enumclaw football and golf, White River soccer and golf, and Bonney Lake and Sumner soccer lead their leagues.
Opinion
Urge Enumclaw Council to support arts funding
There will be public budget workshops to make your comments at on Oct. 22 and 29.
Democrats’ political power play hurt us all
From day one and without waiting to hear any evidence, the Democrats stated that Christine Blasey Ford was telling the truth and her accusations against Judge Kavanaugh were credible.
Life
‘A Healing Justice’ should be on your bookshelf
Your pup is a pretty respectable watch dog. If anyone merely considers walking by your house, it doesn’t go unnoticed. Continue reading...
Northwest
County officials warn of more HIV among homeless drug users
In total, 19 heterosexual individuals have been diagnosed with HIV in King County over the past year, up from seven last year.
Housing Crisis Fuels Opposition to Safeco Field Investment
Coalition calls on King County Council to divert public money away from stadium maintenance and put it toward affordable housing
Business
Carbon fee hurts businesses and families | Don Brunell
A carbon tax would raise over $610 million in its first year and jump to $761 million by 2023, but the added cost from the initiative over 15 years is projected to be 57-cents a gallon.
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