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Murder charges filed in 2006 cold case | Pierce County Prosecutor

On Wednesday, Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist charged Brandon Lee Farmer, 29, with murder in the first degree…

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County urges residents to prepare now for flood season | Pierce County

Pierce County residents should prepare now for flood season to keep their family and property safe.

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Meet local authors at Pierce County Library’s DIYfest | Pierce County Library System

As if hands-on activities, kitchen demos, food trucks and exhibitors of everything do-it-yourself were not enough, attendees of…

Tacoma's 911 building

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911 Tacoma Ave. S. building to be torn down | Pierce County

Over the years, the “911 Building” as it is more commonly called has housed various Pierce County departments…

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Library board to discuss 2015 budget, summer reading and new services | Pierce County Library System

Pierce County Library’s new executive director, Georgia Lomax, convenes her first board of trustees meeting this week. The…

Panther junior Brooklyn Gratzer fights with Enumclaw senior Payton Hodgman for the ball during Saturday’s game. Bonney Lake won 3-1.

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Panthers, Spartans advance to state tourney | Girls Soccer

The Bonney Lake Panthers won three straight during the 3A district soccer tournament. The Panthers finish the tournament…

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Bonney Lake boys and Sumner girls run at state 3A meet | Cross Country

The Bonney Lake boys team came in 16th with 344 points and the Sun Willows Golf Course in…

Bonney Lake freshman Carly Gibbon hits the ball through the Columbia River defenders hands Friday in the Panthers first match of the tournament.

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Panthers, Spartans’ seasons end at districts | Volleyball

The Panthers and Spartans competed in the 3A district volleyball tournament at Auburn Mountainview on Friday and Saturday.

Senior quarterback Chase Torgison looks down field during the second half of Tuesday's tiebreaker game against Lakes. Sumner won both games

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Spartans face top team in the first round | Sumner Football

The Spartans enter the first round of state after its win over Juanita Saturday. Sumner won 52-28.

Holiday recipes needed!

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Holiday treats wanted!

This holiday season we are looking for holiday treat recipes. Please send us your holiday recipes to reporter…

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Levy fails, fire budget cuts proposed at $3 million

The East Pierce Fire and Rescue Maintenance and Operations Levy failed to reach the supermajority needed to pass…

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial cartoon on climate change.

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Climate change is heating up | Editorial cartoon

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial cartoon on climate change.

Al Garrison

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Second marijuana retailer opens in Buckley

The Green Door opened its doors last week giving the city of Buckley two marijuana stores. Mr. Bill’s…