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Byron Johnson

Byron G. Johnson died July 19, 2017, at the age of 89.

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John Gillis

John Donald Gillis died Sept. 2, 2017, in Olympia, Washington.

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Rabid bat numbers continue to rise | Department of Health

Twelve bats found in public parks and private homes across Washington have tested positive for rabies since August…

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Sunrise, White River areas still closed | Mount Rainier National Park

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Sunrise, White River areas still closed | Mount Rainier National Park

The White River and Sunrise areas of Mount Rainier National Park remain closed due to the unpredictable fire…

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Man sentenced in stray bullet killing | Pierce County Prosecutors

On Firday Tobin Hugh Panton, 41, was sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for manslaughter in the first…

Drawdown schedule, projects for Lake Tapps announced | Cascade Water Alliance

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Drawdown schedule, projects for Lake Tapps announced | Cascade Water Alliance

Cascade Water Alliance and the Lake Tapps Community Council today announced the winter 2017/2018 drawdown schedule for Lake…

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Eat pancakes with local firefighters this weekend

Mountain View Fire and Rescue is hosting a pancake breakfast this weekend to support the Seattle Cancer Care…

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Gear up for Touch-A-Truck | Pierce County

Pierce County Parks and Recreation will host its 10th annual Touch-A-Truck event Saturday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m.…

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Grand opening of Victor Falls Park this weekend

There will be live music by Earth Meets Sky, a groovy folk and pop band, as well as…

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Wildfire smoke means air quality can change quickly | Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

Smoke from regional wildfires has returned to Pierce County. According to the State Department of Ecology, air quality…

Character, not skin color, leads to success

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Character, not skin color, leads to success

I find the statement and the people uttering “white privilege” tiresome.

White River and Sunrise Areas of the Mount Rainier close | Mount Rainer National Park

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White River and Sunrise Areas of the Mount Rainier close | Mount Rainer National Park

Effective immediately, Mount Rainier National Park has closed the northeast portion of the park due to the unpredictable…