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State health officer appointed

Secretary John Wiesman has selected Interim State Health Officer Dr. Kathy Lofy to take over the position permanently.…

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Legislature passes open government training bill

Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s bill to strengthen Washington state’s open government laws by requiring training for most public…

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Sheriff’s Department seeks Civil Service Commission applicants

Pierce County is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Department employees.

Sports

White River boys lose to Mark Morris | Boys State Basketball Tournament

The Hornet boys lost 56-54 to Mark Morris today, March 7, at the Yakima SunDome.

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White River girls win close game at state | Girls State Basketball Tournament

The White River girls took a 52-50 over Lake Washington today, March 7, at the Yakima SunDome.

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Deputy Prosecutor Sorensen appointed to be judge | Pierce County

Today Washington State Governor Jay Inslee appointed Deputy Prosecutor Phil Sorensen to be a Pierce County Superior Court…

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Some areas will see sales tax increase in April | Department of Revenue

Local sales and use tax rates will increase for some cities and counties starting April 1, 2014.

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Protect your identity to prevent Medicare fraud | Office of the Insurance Commissioner

During National Consumer Protection Week, the Office of the Insurance Commissioner is offering tips to help protect insurance…

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Brookdale project resumes in Parkland | Pierce County

Construction on a project to replace a sewer main along Brookdale Road in Parkland will resume on March…

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Bonney Lake opens bidding for Church Lake Road overlay

The city of Bonney Lake will begin receiving sealed bids regarding the Church Lake Road overlay.

Daylight saving time

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Change your clocks, change your batteries | State Fire Marshal

As the time change approaches on Sunday, March 9, the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds residents that…

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Washington state Legislature approves gun bill for juveniles

A bill aimed at providing early treatment to kids found with guns was passed out of the Senate…

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Washington State Patrol cites state law for drivers heeding emergency vehicles

Washington State Patrol is reminding drivers that state law requires them to slow down, and move left if…