News
Incarcerated repeat rapist sentenced to life in 1995 case | Pierce County Prosecutor
On Friday, Donald Schneider, 54, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for Rape…
News
Taking pride in their city, one step at a time
Every quarter for more than eight years now, Jim Snyder has walked a mile up Locust Avenue and…
Sports
One loss, one win, seven more chances for a winning conference record | Sumner Boys Basketball
The Spartans played White River on the Hornets' home turf Jan. 8 and lost 59-47. Keenan Jackson led…
Sports
Two losses continue a troubled season | Bonney Lake Boys Basketball
The Panthers lost 76-50 to Decatur on the Gator's court Jan. 8. J.C. Herd was the Panthers' high…
News
East Pierce Assistant Chief Russ McCallion and Fire Commissioner Dale Mitchell take home awards
East Pierce Fire and Rescue took home both of the top honors at the annual banquet of the…
Opinion
Happy memories defined 2012 | Our Corner
When I look back on 2012, it will be one of the best years of my life. Despite…
News
New senate coalition, Democrats pledge governance, not politics | State Legislature
Could this be “the year of the Grand Bargain in Olympia?” Sen. Ed Murray believes so after Washington…
Life
Washington state library to host exhibit on wolves
Called Wolves in Washington State, the free exhibit will introduce visitors to the unique history of wolves in…
News
Gregoire declares Sunday as AMBER Alert Day
Governor Chris Gregoire has declared Sunday as AMBER Alert Day, and the Washington State Patrol is urging everyone…
News
Worker’s death leads to citation for Department of Natural Resources
The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has cited the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for 15 worker-safety…
News
Washington Department of Natural Resources responds to Labor and Industries citation
The tragic death of a Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) diver on July 24, 2012 led to…
News
Sumner police and school district provided toys to 300 children in Christmas 2012
Toys were donated from individuals in the community and local businesses.
Opinion
Binary thought has a time and place | Rich Elfers’ Politics in Focus
Do you know what black-and-white thinking is? It’s a way of seeing situations and events as moral choices…