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Consumer products tested for toxic flame retardants
Tests on 125 consumer and children’s products show some manufacturers have replaced flame retardants banned in many products…
News
Construction resumes on Puyallup River side channel near Orting
Foothills Trail users can expect to see construction trucks crossing the trail just north of the McMillin Trailhead…
News
Tips for when driving is no longer an option
One of the most difficult challenges families face is the time when an older adult should no longer…
News
Gig Harbor boat launch closes July 7 to July 13
The boat launch and parking area at the end of Randall Drive Northwest on Gig Harbor Bay will…
News
Bonney Lake Police Department emphasis patrols
The Bonney Lake Police Department announced officers will conduct traffic emphasis patrols on specific problem areas throughout the…
Life
The Fourth of July, then and now | Editorial Cartoon by Frank Shiers, Jr.
This week's editorial cartoon by Frank Shiers, Jr. analyzes the differences between how Independence Day used to be…
Opinion
Pocket Dials: There’s a tattletale in my pocket | Our Corner
Many of us believe in all sorts of plots and conspiracies. Most may be goofy, but I have…
Life
In Memoriam, poem by Leo Dangel | Ted Kooser
The poems of Leo Dangel are known for their clarity and artful understatement. Here he humbly honors the…
News
Danger of improper use of fireworks | State Fire Marshal
State Fire Marshal Chuck Duffy announced today that there were 102 suspected fireworks-related fires in 2013.
Business
Top 5 disaster risks to small businesses | Small Business Administration
Two major challenges small business owners face after disasters are sales losses and a diminished customer base.
News
Warmer and dryer conditions increase chance of wildfires | Department of Natural Resources
As people plan outdoor activities around the Fourth of July weekend, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources…
News
Construction resumes on Puyallup River side channel near Orting
Foothills Trail users can expect to see construction trucks crossing the trail just north of the McMillin Trailhead…
News
Man with grenade charged for drugs and weapons | Pierce County Prosecutor
Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist charged Joshua Lobben, 26, with five counts of unlawful possession of a controlled…