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Red, White & Zoo treats zoo animals to a Fourth of July picnic

WHAT: Wolves, grizzlies, elephants, gorillas, orangutans, and more will nosh on a menu of star-shaped popsicles, watermelon, corn…

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Weigh station innovations saving truckers time

More than 1.1 million commercial vehicles bypassed weigh stations in 2011, reducing idle time for truckers and improving…

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Intense DUI crackdown begins | Pierce and King County

Law enforcement will be highly visible beginning this weekend as they launch a nearly two-week statewide campaign to…

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Stockbroker pleads guilty to wire fraud | U.S. District Court

A former Gravelly Lake, Washington stockbroker who now lives in Aspen, Colorado, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District…

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$50,000 Coca-Cola Handicap news and notes | Emerald Downs

Track Record: 1:33, Sky Jack (7), Aug. 24, 2003 Stakes Record: 1:34-1/5, Koala Beach, June 27, 2010

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Applicants sought for charter amendment committees | Pierce County Council

The Pierce County Council invites members of the public to apply for positions on the committees that will…

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Fireworks Incident Data for 2011 | State Fire Marshal

There were 476 fireworks-related injuries and fires reported to the State Fire Marshal’s Office in 2011 by fire…

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Road closure of section of 112th St E starts June 25 | Pierce County

Pierce County will close a section of 112th Street East on June 25 for six weeks as part…

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Pierce County Library System closed July 4

Pierce County Library System will be closed Wednesday, July 4, to observe Independence Day.

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Register for Chambers Bay 5K run/walk |

Register now for the first annual Chambers Bay Challenge 5K fun run/walk to be held on Saturday, July…

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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks nominees for new Puget Sound shrimp advisory committee

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking nominations for candidates to a new temporary citizen…

Quentin Boggan

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Shocked by drowning, a community turns grief to action

Peers of 16-year-old Quentin Boggan have organized a Sunday prayer service, and the Sumner School District has arranged…

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Don’t forget: Bark in Bonney Lake is tomorrow

Bark in Bonney Lake, the city-sponsored gathering of dogs and dog owners, will be held tomorrow, Saturday morning,…