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Graduating seniors and teens: risky driving behaviors can turn tragic
Memorial Day to Labor Day marks the summer vacation season, but it’s also a high risk time for…
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U.S. Department of Justice announces COPS hiring program
The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) today announced funding awards to over…
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Workshop focuses on women’s heart health | Pierce County Aging & Disability Resource Center
There's no more dangerous health condition for women than a heart issue. Heart disease is the leading cause…
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Liberty Ridge Elementary students win $500 for disaster preparedness | Sumner School District
Shyleen Richardson and Alyssa Currier, students at Liberty Ridge Elementary in Sumner, claimed a $500 prize for their…
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Pierce County salary commission meets July 25
The first meeting of the Pierce County Citizens Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials is scheduled for July…
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Rocky’s Quest finds the winner’s circle in Saturday feature | Emerald Downs
Rocky’s Quest took the early lead and kept right on going Saturday at Emerald Downs.
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Fire season has started in state | Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Fire risk rises significantly as cold-wet spring turns to hot summer.
Sports
Boeing Handicap notes | Emerald Downs
Track & State Record: 1:33, Sky Jack (7), Aug. 24, 2003
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Makors Finale and Exclusive Diva looking for stakes win | Emerald Downs
Trainer Tom Wenzel and his red-hot 3-year-olds seek to extend winning streaks in a stakes double-header Sunday, July…
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Commissioner of Public Lands announces forest health hazard warning
The Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark today proposed a “forest health hazard warning” under Washington State law…
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Quartermaster Harbor closed for all species of shellfish harvesting
Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) levels pose health risk
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Fireworks sales and use ends | State Fire Marshal
State Fire Marshal Charles M. Duffy announced that the sale and use period for consumer fireworks concludes today,…
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Tacoma man faces charges after claiming $20,000 for fake dead cat
A Tacoma man is facing attempted theft and insurance fraud charges after filing a $20,000 claim for a…