Opinion
Pierce County Library shutting down bookmobile program
A press release calls the action "a new way to bring (library media) directly to children," but no…
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Excessive heat warning for Thursday and Friday | Pierce County News
Residents in Pierce County can seek relief from the heat by visiting local malls, restaurants, theaters, libraries, and…
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Council votes to shut down Buckley Jail by December
The city's dispatch center, also authorized for closure, will have until September 1, 2013 to suspend its services.
Life
Renaissance Faire entering final weekend
There’s one more chance for residents to visit the distant past as the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire enters…
Life
Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire | SLIDESHOW
There's plenty of medieval fun for people of all ages going on at the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire,…
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Franklin House’s Olympic closing ceremony | SLIDESHOW
Franklin House assisted living community celebrated the London Olympics with its own tribute games, held last week. Those…
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Heat will close Sumner Library tomorrow and Friday
Sumner Pierce County Library will be open 9 a.m. – noon, on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug.…
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Stage 1 county burn ban declared for Thursday
Prompted by forecasts for continued dry weather, the ban was declared in conjunction with the Pierce County Fire…
Opinion
An Olympic event that would deserve a green medal | Living with Gleigh
I have been intensely watching the Olympics for the last couple weeks. But I have to admit, I…
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ELECTION RECAP: Incumbents standing their ground in primaries
Last week's primary election narrowed the field in long list of races, both legislative and statewide. Given Washington's…
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Wall Street rating agencies affirm strength of county public works bonds
Standard and Poor's (S&P) and Moody's both updated their ratings this month for bonds that will fund equipment…
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County to add left turn lanes to Sumner-Tapps Highway East
Pierce County will revise the travel lanes of Sumner-Tapps Highway E Aug. 14 to provide left-turn lanes at…
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Beautify Bonney Lake will solicit project ideas at Bonney Lake Days
This year's Beautify Bonney Lake is slated for 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 15. The Board of Directors…