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Ecology seeks comment on proposed rule for Mercury-Containing Lights Product Stewardship Program
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) proposes adopting a rule that is necessary to carry out the law…
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Two week closure of section of Johns Road East near South Prairie starts July 9
Pierce County will close a section of Johns Road E near South Prairie from July 9-20 for maintenance…
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Health care reform still a work in progress | Don Brunell
The 5-4 U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold the federal health care law doesn’t close the book on…
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Emergency shelter summit set for July 14
Disasters can strike at any time, leaving homes damaged or inhabitable, and people without a place to stay.…
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Mosquitoes in Franklin Coounty positive for West Nile virus, first in state this year
Prevent West Nile virus infection with simple precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
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Library board will discuss summer reading program at July meeting
The Pierce County Library System Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday to discuss the summer reading program for…
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Pierce County Emergency Shelter Summit to be held July 14
Disasters can strike at any time, leaving homes damaged or inhabitable, and people without a place to stay.…
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Purchased for water right, Reed property is dry as a bone
According to Bonney Lake Public Works Director Dan Grigsby, the firm contracted to drill on the site, RH2,…
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Mayor to propose lake safety upgrades for Allan Yorke
Following the drowning death of 16-year-old Quentin Boggan two weeks ago, Mayor Neil Johnson is planning to propose…
Life
Tonight: Alice Stuart & The Formerlys play Music Off Main
Blues artist Alice Stuart and her band, The Formerlys, will play Sumner's Heritage Park tomorrow night as the…
Life
Sirococcus conigenus fungi could be killing your cedar needles | The Evergreen Arborist
I have received calls regarding tree health, pest problems and neighbor’s trees in recent weeks. The following questions…
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Don’t forget, shoppers: Sumner’s “First Friday” tomorrow
The city's Main Street stores will be open until 8 p.m.
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East Pierce battles small fireworks-related house fire, but Fourth is calmer than usual
According to East Pierce Battalion Chief Jay Adams, firefighters responded to 23 emergency calls on July 4, a…