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Bonney Lake author releases personal finance book

A new personal finance book by Bonney Lake author, Mark Ortega: "Outsmarting Yourself to Save Money and Build…

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Toll rates in SR 520 bridge, Tacoma Narrows increase July 1 | Department of Transportation

In May 2015, the Washington State Transportation Commission increased tolls on the SR 520 that will go into…

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Puyallup man sentenced to two years for hash oil blast | US Attorney’s Office

A Puyallup man making hash oil for an illegal marijuana edible operation was sentenced today in U.S. District…

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Marriage equality: AG Ferguson’s statement on Supreme Court decision

Today, Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in…

Pierce County news

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Project to restore salmon habitat on Fennel Creek begins July 1 | Pierce County

A project to restore salmon habitat on Fennel Creek where it joins the Puyallup River will begin July…

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West Nile virus found in Yakima County mosquitoes | Department of Health

The first West Nile virus detection of the season was found in mosquitoes collected in Yakima County this…

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Man sentenced to 18 years for beating, strangling girlfriend to death | Pierce County Prosecutor

Refugio Sanchez Jr., 33, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for beating his girlfriend, Angela Cannizzio, and…

Sumner Relay for Life held a mini event at Stafford Suites in Sumner.

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Sumner’s Relay for Life help senior citizens participate in their events | Slideshow

The Sumner Relay for Life will be hosted a “mini” Relay at Stafford Suites in Sumner Wednesday, June…

Hot weather warning in the Puget Sound for this weekend.

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Hot weather warning for Puget Sound | Tacoma – Pierce County Health Department

The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for hot weather for parts of the Puget…

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More than 100 fires caused by fireworks in 2014 | State Fire Marshall

State Fire Marshal Charles M. Duffy announced today that in 2014 there were 155 fires caused by fireworks.…

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U.S. Supreme Court preserves insurance for millions of consumers | Office of the Insurance Commissioner

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision today upholding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) preserves vital subsidies for more than…

Real fireworks are dangerous.

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Beware the danger | Editorial Cartoon

The dangers of fireworks are real. Be careful this 4th of July!

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Minimum wage surcharges must be clearly disclosed | Attorney General’s Office

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson released guidelines todayfor businesses considering adding surcharges in the wake of changes…