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Pierce County Council Passes Ordinance Cracking Down On Puppy Mills
The bill will require pet shops to offer more information on where their dogs come from.

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The bill will require pet shops to offer more information on where their dogs come from.

Evergreen State stargazers have some great excuses to stay up late watching the sky this month.
Teachers saved Justin Thomas' life when he suffered a cardiac arrest in class. Now, he wants to make sure other students have that lifeline.
Washington State Patrol data shows almost a thousand drivers sped away instead of pulling over in the first half of 2022.
The money comes from the federal American Rescue Plan Act and will improve access to clean drinking water, and affordable housing.
In the wake of the Uvalde shooting, Washington lawmakers are promising to do more to combat gun violence.
Construction begins in early June and lasts through August, but officials say the payoff will be worth it.
WalletHub recently ranked the best and worst cities to raise a family. Here's how Washington's cities stacked up.
The Eastlake Avenue Starbucks voted 12-0 in favor of unionization, making it the 100th store to join Starbucks Workers United.
“This summer is still expected to be warmer and drier than normal, setting the stage for active fire danger,” Commissioner Franz said.
Celebrate the unofficial start of summer with weekend dine-in & to-go specials, freebies, military discounts & National Hamburger Day deals.
The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department is reminding everyone that help is available for those who are struggling.
A King County man is one of several Americans who have recently been diagnosed with the disease, which normally remains confined to Africa.
The woman was killed in the crossfire as one man shot at another outside a Spanaway gas station. No suspect has been identified.
The Washington State Department of Transportation says the closure will likely lead to long backups.
The list of candidates and ballot measures on this year's primary ballots is now final, and several major offices are up for election.
COVID-19 case counts are on the rise once again, and the state's top health experts are asking everyone to act accordingly.
Crews will be resurfacing about a mile of Point Fosdick Drive Northwest next month, and drivers are being warned to expect delays.
So far, 14 people have fallen ill in the outbreak, including one Washington resident.
As part of the county redistricting, all Pierce County voters should be receiving new voter registration cards in the mail soon.