Obituaries
Richard Highfill
Richard Norman Highfill died Sept. 9, 2017, at his home in Enumclaw.
Life
Use our blessings to serve others | Church Corner
As the smoke and ash rolled in this week, and last, I stood in awe of it’s quantity…
News
Construction starts on Puyallup River side channel near Orting | Pierce County
Construction of a 1,400-foot Puyallup River side channel near Orting will begin Monday, Sept. 18. This new side…
News
Fire suppression costs exceed $2 billion | United States Department of Agriculture
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that wildland fire suppression costs for the fiscal year have…
Life
Free yard care tips for the ‘green’ gardener | Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
Does your yard need a fall facelift? Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and the city of University Place are…
Opinion
Those who benefit from white privilege should help end it
I am compelled to respond to George Terhaar’s recent letter to the editor “Character, not skin color, leads…
News
Sunrise and White River areas open | Mount Rainier National Park
After being closed due to fire activity outside of the park the Sunrise and White River areas reopened…
News
Sawmill Creek and Norse Peak fire update | Department of Natural Resources
The Sawmill Creek Fire is currently 915 acres with 0 percent containment and has increased by over 64…
Sports
Sports roundup Sept. 4 – 9
Check out how the Panthers, Spartans and both Hornets sports teams did last week.
Opinion
No need to feel guilt, but strive to understand differing points of view
In response to “Character, Not Skin Color” (Sept. 6) I, too, am a white male of middle age,…
News
JBLM celebrates 100th, School Resource Officer tips, food at the Fair, and more | Pierce County TV
Pierce County News for the week of Sept. 7, 2017