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Pierce County charts a sustainable path
Three years after creating its first Sustainability Plan, Pierce County continues to make steady progress towards reaching its…
News
State urban forestry restoration project targets Spanaway Park | Washington State Department of Natural Resources
The Urban Forestry Restoration Project, administered by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, enhances the capacity of…
News
Consumer alert, not licensed to provide payday loans
The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has received many complaints against AdvanceMeToday.com whose location is unknown.…
News
WSDOT works with federal agencies to cut review time and costs
A new environmental streamlining tool will significantly reduce the time it takes for some highway projects to receive…
News
Craft for a cause at Sumner Pierce County Library
Local teens are invited to join forces at Sumner library to craft for a cause.
News
Washington Health Benefit Exchange selects health department for customer support program
The Washington Health Benefit Exchange today announced the selection of Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department to help Pierce County…
Life
Health Department works to increase immunization rate among children
Vaccination rates for Pierce County school children are improving, according to recently released state-wide school immunization data from…
News
Council approves ‘micro can’ plan to close garbage service gap
Facing a garbage service delinquency rate of 10 percent, the Bonney Lake City Council has implemented a cheaper…
News
Sumner man graduates into Washington State Patrol
Justin Gregson, a Sumner man, was among the troopers sworn in at the Capitol Rotunda Wednesday afternoon. He…
Life
Thinning cartilage can contribute to osteoarthritis | Health and Fitness
As the weather around Puget Sound turns sunnier and warmer, many of us will be taking part in…
Life
What can you do when you’re sick of water? | Ask Anytime Fitness
Question: I know water is great for my health and hydration, but I get really tired of drinking…
Opinion
The relationship of wealth and power, miniaturized | Politics in Focus
When I taught sociology in high school, I employed something called a simulation as a class lesson. I…
Business
Portland is municipal fluoridation’s odd duck | Brunell
When it comes to drinking water, Portland is an odd duck. Since 1956, voters have consistently rejected adding…