News
East Pierce fights brush fire on steep terrain in Quiet Water neighborhood
A large brush fire about 50 feet from a residence on the 2000 block of 217th Avenue Court…
News
Northwest partners will help a wounded veteran spend his birthday at home | Pierce County News
Army Soldier Jeremy Sawyer was serving his country in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan when an improvised explosive…
News
Sumner alternative high school program up and running
An open house for Elhi Hill High School is Sept. 26 at 2:30 p.m. in the building adjacent…
Sports
Sarah Carter: the heart of a team, ahead of the pack
The Sumner High girls soccer captain leads the No. 1 ranked Spartans into a stellar season as she…
Opinion
The value of education isn’t measured in certainties | Guest Column
It is always a source of amusement for me when I hear kids talk about what they are…
Sports
Spartans break down Clover Park 42-12 | Sumner Football
The Sumner Spartans improved their season record to 3-1 – and jumped to 2-0 in South Puget Sound…
News
Washington moves forward to adopt new water quality standards for toxics
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) today begins formal rule-making activities to adopt new human health-based water quality…
Business
U.S. Senate could solve a taxation nightmare | Don C. Brunell
Have you ever traveled to another state for your job, perhaps to attend a business meeting or a…
News
Aviation Exploring Post established for interested teens | Pierce County
Teens and young adults interested in aviation are invited to attend a kick-off meeting for a new Aviation…
News
Five day closure of 72nd Street KPS boat launch planned
The boat launch on 72nd Street KPS near Long Branch will be closed Sept. 24-28 so Pierce County…
News
Pierce County Allocation Advisory Committee for Prevention Programs volunteers sought
The Pierce County Department of Community Connections is seeking new members to serve on the Allocation Advisory Committee…
Life
Food companies use latest technologies to market directly to children | Timi Gustafson, R.D.
Parents have long felt outgunned when battling the food industry for the hearts and minds of their children.…
Sports
Enumclaw trainer Frank Lucarelli wins second consecutive training crown | Emerald Downs
Enumclaw resident Frank Lucarelli claimed his second straight Emerald Downs training title and fifth overall by a 43-40…