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Drug abuse expert will speak at 20th annual Community Summit
The 20th Annual Community Summit, hosted by the Sumner/Bonney Lake Communities for Families Coalition, will be held March…
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Panther ProStart team takes second place at weekend competition, Ahina named Instructor of the Year
Bonney Lake High School Culinary Arts teacher Kahale Ahina was selected as the 2013 ProStart Teacher of the…
Life
Oh, don’t mind us… | Editorial Cartoon by William Shiers Jr.
This week's editorial cartoon by William Shiers Jr. takes aim at the Democratic Party's priorities on guns and…
Business
Mother and daughter’s candy shop is just dandy
Karen Kralovic and her daughter, Kerry Langel, are serving up sweets at 1002 Main Street. Ciarrai Jeanne Confections…
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Sumner staff collect historical photos for ‘Images of America’ book
Longtime Sumner residents are well familiar with the town's 150-plus year history — if not in detail, then…
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Sumner School District’s Board of Directors hire superintendent
Sumner School District's Board of Directors voted unanimously Feb. 27 to hire Dr. Sara Johnson — assistant superintendent…
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War Power to stand at Gibson Thoroughbred Farm
War Power, a son of top sire of sires Pulpit out of a stakes-producing half-sister to 2012 Belmont…
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Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Hanford leak
Attorney General Bob Ferguson learned the U.S. Dept. of Energy has now increased the number of identified leaking…
Business
Refund anticipation loans come with risks | Better Business Bureau
When expecting tax refunds, cash-strapped households might consider refund anticipation loans or RALs. However, Better Business Bureau warns…
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Washington most wanted charged in Pierce County
Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist charged Stephen Passmore, 49, with burglary and trafficking in stolen property for stealing…
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Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler fined insurers and agents more than $2 million in 2012
Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler issued more than $2 million in fines against insurers, agents and brokers in 2012.
Life
Disaster preparedness, whale tales and a used book sale | Pierce County Library
Disaster preparedness, whale tales and a used book sale await the community during free events at Sumner Pierce…
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People helping people | Don Brunell
In November 1982, our state’s unemployment rate peaked at 12.2 percent, the highest since the Great Depression. Interest…