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Portion of Foothills Trail to close periodically Aug.5 to Aug. 14 | Pierce County News
The Foothills Trail near the Crocker Trailhead will close periodically Aug. 5 to Aug. 14 due to maintenance…
Opinion
Are non-partisan endorsements a sign of ‘mission creep?’
Why does it appear that unions and political parties are starting to support candidates for nonpartisan races? Why…
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Tree faller, employed with Bonney Lake company, killed by snag in Oregon fire
A Madras, Ore. man was killed by a falling tree Thursday morning while aiding in a battle against…
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Sumner Fine Arts Festival begins Friday
The Sumner Downtown Association has taken control of the Fine Arts Festival this year and it begins tomorrow.
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Shakespearean play at Allan Yorke Park
Last Leaf Productions, a non-profit touring theater group, will perform an abridged version of William Shakespeare's "Two Gentlemen…
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Ballots due by Tuesday in primary election; Mayoral candidates speak
Incumbent Neil Johnson, seeking a third term as mayor, faces Councilman James Rackley and political newcomer Mike Munson.…
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Distracted driver causes three-car crash | Buckley Police Blotter
All persons in the police blotter are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
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Gateway Concert Band presents Summer Follies in Sumner
The Gateway Concert Band will present its second concert of the summer season, "Summer Follies," at 7 p.m.…
Letters to the Editor
More to women’s empowerment than “The Pill” | Letter to the Editor
According to Rich Elfers (In Focus, July 24) women only need be armed with "the pill" to reach…
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Applications accepted for volunteer firefighter positions
The City of Bonney Lake blog announced East Pierce Fire and Rescue is accepting applications for entry-level volunteer…
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East Pierce Fire and Rescue participates in Operation Warm
East Pierce Fire and Rescue IAFF Local No. 3520 announced their participation in Operation Warm today. Operation Warm…
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Shooting range protection, prostitution and shoreline development on County Council agenda
Pierce County Council is scheduled to consider an ordinance that will protect area shooting ranges from noise and…
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Pickup takes out north Sumner power pole, driver flees scene
At approximately 12:30 a.m., a pickup truck struck the pole located on the 13600 block of the street…