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Signature-verification check for Referendum 74 is underway | Apparent fraud found
The signature-verification check for Referendum 74 is underway, unaffected by discovery of apparent fraud on some of the…
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Two non-profit health insurers hit record $1 billion surpluses | Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler
Two of Washington’s largest nonprofit health insurers are each sitting on record surpluses of more than $1 billion.
Life
State Parks Commission announces special meeting to discuss current spending plan
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is calling a special meeting next week in Olympia to discuss…
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Lake Debra Jane Fishing Derby 2012 | Slideshow
Residents and friends gathered for the Lake Debra Jane fishing Derby Saturday.
Opinion
Washington educators oppose and challenge charter school initiative
Representing nearly 82,000 public school educators, the Washington Education Association Board of Directors has voted to oppose Initiative…
Opinion
Study finds Head Start helps reconnect absent dads with their children
With Father’s Day fast approaching we wanted to share with you some exciting new research from a Wharton…
Business
Education is the great equalizer | Don Brunell
During his term as Washington’s governor, Gary Locke’s mantra was “education is the great equalizer.” Locke, now the…
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Pierce County wins awards for online improvements
Pierce County has won two national awards for creating online tools that streamline the building permit process and…
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Sumner School Board to recognize retirees
The school board will honor the following teachers and staff members who are retiring at the regular June…
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Repeat drug trafficking offender sentence to 11 years | U.S.District Court
Defendant with significant criminal history, including vehicular homicide
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Sumner city administrator’s departure preceded by confrontation with mayor, letter from lawyer alleged
Former Sumner City Administrator Diane Supler's departure from her position may have been motivated by disagreements with the…
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Eighteen retire from Sumner School District
he School Board will honor the following teachers and staff members who are retiring at the regular June…
Opinion
Be vigilant against emotions hijacking your votes | Rich Elfers
Same-sex marriage. This is the most recent, commonly used hot button that is rallying the troops on either…