News
US 2 closed from Stevens Pass to Leavenworth until snowy conditions improve
Saying they haven’t seen conditions like this in 30 years, maintenance crews from the Washington State Department of…
News
Pierce County schools prepare for the worst
The recent tragedy that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn., left everyone across the country…
Life
Children improve reading skills with trained dogs at Pierce County Library System
Children will build important reading fundamentals with the help of a dog during free events at Pierce County…
News
Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy takes the oath of office for second term
County Executive Pat McCarthy officially took the oath of office on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012 for her second…
News
End the year digging razor clams | Tentative dates in 2013
State fishery managers have approved an end-of-the-year razor clam dig over four evenings, leading up to and including…
Life
Barbless hooks required Jan. 1 on large portion of Columbia River | Fishing
Starting New Year’s Day, anglers will be required to use barbless hooks until further notice when fishing for…
News
Skagit River float and eagle watch | Pierce County Parks
Each winter up to 300 bald eagles congregate in the Skagit reserve.
News
Buckley Council leases old Buckley Fire Station to CrossFit gym
The old Buckley Fire Station may no longer house the city's bravest citizens, but it will soon vie…
Opinion
Dennis Box | Gifts for women: it’s arithmetic | Our Corner
This column will reach most houses around Christmas and this is meant to sooth the soul of men:…
News
Total cost of Eastown sewer backbone estimated at nearly $2.5 million
The total cost of construction, however, is estimated at $1,814,100. At that estimate, the 5 percent to be…
News
Bonney Lake forms ‘for’ and ‘against’ committees for Metro Parks District measure
The council has the responsibility of appointing committee members to prepare voters guide statements to be appointed by…
News
Lakeridge installs glass mural after two-year effort
Jessica Peterson is the last ungraduated student member of the committee that selected Roger Nachman's "Kaleidoscape in 12-part…
Letters to the Editor
Gun control advocates are exploiting a crisis | Letter to the Editor
It didn't take long at all — and I actually thought that people would at least wait until…