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Commercial vehicle fire at the old Albertson’s in Bonney Lake | East Pierce Fire and Rescue
East Pierce Fire and Rescue firefighters are at scene of a commercial vehicle fire at the old Albertson's…
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Washington has fourth largest medical marijuana patient density | Marijuana Business Media
Washington state has been recently polled as having the fourth largest medical marijuana patient density. According to Marijuana…
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency calls a burn ban for Muckleshoot Reservation
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is calling a burn ban for the following Northwest Indian reservations due to…
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40 Years of Safe Drinking Water | Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
This month, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department celebrates the 40th anniversary of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. The…
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WDFW to select new director | Department of Fish and Wildlife
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission is scheduled to select a new director for the Washington Department of…
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Top 10 scams of 2014 | Better Business Bureau
It’s a new year with new beginnings. But that doesn't mean old scams won’t be back to target…
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Mount Rainier snow conditions update | National Park Service
With fresh snow in the Cascades and consistently cold temperatures, visitors to Mount Rainier National Park can enjoy…
Obituaries
Deanna Barger
Former area resident Deanna Barger died Dec. 31, 2014. She was born Dec. 26, 1936, in Brodhead, Colo.,…
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Voting by the numbers in 2014 general election | Washington state Secretary of State
Stuart Holmes in the Secretary of State's Elections Division has compiled statistics showing voter participation by voting age…
Letters to the Editor
Inslee not sticking to his campaign promises | Letter
Last week Rich Elfers’ column “Careful with those promises” was timely not only as a personal point but…
Business
Scammers move in as Seahawks playoff tickets go on sale | Better Business Bureau
With Seahawks playoff tickets going on sale today, Better Business Bureau warn fans of fraudsters selling fake tickets…
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Minimum wage increase takes effect Jan. 1 | Department of Labor & Industries
Washington's new, higher minimum wage takes effect Jan. 1, 2015. The 15-cent increase to $9.47 was announced by…
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Online scheduling program for VIN inspections | Washington State Patrol
If you are one of the many individuals who need a Washington State Patrol vehicle inspection, the process…