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Former soldier sentenced to 25 years for skyping rape of child | U.S District Court Tacoma
10-year-old child disclosed sexual abuse began at age 7
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Pierce County ferry’s biennial checkup to start June 12
The biennial inspection of the M/V Steilacoom II, one of Pierce County’s two ferries, will begin June 12,…
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Gas prices average $3.11 in Puget Sound Region | GasBuddy
Average retail gasoline prices in the Puget Sound region have not moved in the past week, averaging $3.11…
Business
Kansas and North Carolina cutting taxes to spur jobs and growth | Don Brunell
In Olympia these days, lawmakers are high centered in a second special session over the budget to operate…
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State seeks federal funds for transportation projects | Department of Transportation
Washingtonians could benefit from improved transportation options and access, additional highway capacity, a new passenger terminal for ferry…
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Two sentenced to prison for stock manipulation scheme | US Attorney’s Office
Two men who manipulated penny stocks, and then laundered the proceeds by purchasing precious metals, were sentenced to…
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Pierce County Parks and Recreation hosts annual Junk in Your Trunk event
Pierce County Parks and Recreation will host the annual Junk in Your Trunk community event on Saturday, June…
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Wanted: Real-life heroes and heroines who saved a life while at work | Labor and Industries
Every year, the Governor's Industrial Safety and Health Advisory Board presents awards to real-life heroes or heroines who…
Life
We experience God when we love one another | Church Corner
A television commercial featured a young man experiencing an inner struggle. He was from a country where arranged…
Sports
Bonney Lake and Sumner athletes off to college
As high school graduation nears, a fresh batch of Panthers and Spartans signed letters of intent to play…
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Firefighters ‘Fill the Boot’ to fight muscular dystrophy | East Pierce Fire and Rescue
Firefighters from East Pierce Fire and Rescue will be collecting donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) through…
Life
Campgrounds filling quickly with everything from tents to costly RVs | Life Outdoors
There’s something hypnotic about a campfire. The snap-crackle-pop of seasoned wood, the unmistakable smell of wafting smoke and…
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State health officials begin Vibrio bacteria monitoring in Shellfish | Department of Health
Warm weather makes digging shellfish more enjoyable, but those higher temperatures also cause Vibrio bacteria in shellfish to…