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The committee considers issues relating to community development, veterans, parks and recreation, tourism, and government relationships between the state and Indian tribes.
Flags should remain at half-staff until sunset/close of business on Tuesday, Dec. 18.
Mark Dorn of Edgewood and Joshua Sanborn of Orting were among the 37 troopers who completed more than 1,000 hours of training.
James O’Connor was one of 37 troopers who completed more than 1,000 hours of training.
Sleep Country is collecting gifts through Sunday, Dec. 16.
From Dec. 13-16, 2-5 p.m. at participating Starbucks stores in Bonney Lake and Sumner, buy one holiday beverage and get a second one equal or lesser value to share.
From Dec. 13-16, 2-5 p.m. at participating Starbucks stores in Puyallup, buy one holiday beverage and get a second one equal or lesser value to share.
From Dec. 13-16, 2-5 p.m. at participating Starbucks stores in Lakewood, buy one holiday beverage and get a second one equal or lesser value to share.
From Dec. 13-16, 2-5 p.m. at participating Starbucks stores in University Place, buy one holiday beverage and get a second one equal or lesser value to share.
From Dec. 13-16, 2-5 p.m. at participating Starbucks stores in Gig Harbor, buy one holiday beverage and get a second one equal or lesser value to share.
About 16 percent of tobacco retailers illegally sold to minors in 2012, according to the Washington State Department of Health.
The Pierce County Library System said its Board of Trustees has decided to cut books and materials budget and eliminate bookmobile service to deal with the $3 million budget shortfall.
Local couple, Francis and Margaret Mercado, lost nearly 200 pounds since they decided to make food choice and lifestyle changes.
Troy Kelley, former Democratic legislator from Tacoma, was elected to serve as the Washington State Auditor in the November elections.
Winter break begins Monday, Dec. 24, 2012, and school resumes on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013.
The Tacoma Pierce County DUI and Traffic Safety Task Force is teaming up with local towing companies and Aloha Cab Company to help get holiday revelers home safe and keep the would-be impaired drivers off the road.
The Food and Drug Administration wants parents to know that some common products in your medicine cabinet could make your child sick if small amounts are swallowed.
Don't forget to stop in at your favorite merchant's display through Dec. 24 to vote for the People's Choice award.
The most reliable meteor shower of the year, the Geminids, is on its way – with no moon to obscure the show over Bonney Lake and Sumner.