News
Orting man sentenced to six months jail time for torturing golden retriever
On Sept. 17, 55-year-old Ricky Knowles was sentenced to six months in jail for beating a neighbor’s dog…
News
A beautiful day to Beautify Bonney Lake | SLIDESHOW
This year's event was the biggest ever, with 22 planned sites around the city and others that were…
News
Free homeowners workshops focus on stormwater systems | Pierce County News
The free workshops, offered by Pierce County Public Works and Utilities, will cover the types of stormwater systems…
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Citizenship Day observed at Mount Tahoma High this Saturday | Pierce County News
The public is invited to attend the 11 a.m. citizenship ceremony at the Mount Tahoma High School Auditorium,…
Sports
Spartans defeat Washington Patriots Sept. 17 | Boys Tennis
Sumner High's boys tennis team defeated Washington High yesterday, 4-1.
News
Washington State University president’s honor roll | Summer Semester 2012
To be eligible for the honor roll, undergraduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of nine graded…
Opinion
Villains of 2008 meltdown remain unpunished | Rich Elfers’ Politics in Focus
Did you ever stop to ask yourself, “Who were the winners and losers of the 2008 economic meltdown?”…
Life
Emotional eating: the misunderstood epidemic | Timi Gustafson R.D.
There is no general agreement among the experts on the exact causes of the growing obesity crisis in…
Letters to the Editor
Parks question can’t wait any longer | Letter to the Editor
After the past great summer of events and activities, it is now time to plan for the future…
News
July thunderstorm leads to new North Tapps gymnasium
Work was underway to replace the school's aging roof on July 20 when a thunderstorm suddenly rolled through…
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Bonney Lake considering fee to pay for Eastown sewers
The city is researching a new funding method that would involve adding additional fees to developers in Eastown…
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Pierce County seeks comments on proposed sewer regulation changes
All customers of the Pierce County Sewer Utility are invited to provide feedback on proposed updates to county…
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Statewide burn ban in effect | Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Current wildfires have closed few outdoor recreation areas throughout the state. As folks take advantage of late season…