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Spanaway Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Wife, Daughter
Dean Holmes plead guilty to killing his wife and daughter today in Pierce County court. Avoiding a jury trial might spare the Spanaway man from a death penalty conviction.

Dean Holmes plead guilty to killing his wife and daughter today in Pierce County court. Avoiding a jury trial might spare the Spanaway man from a death penalty conviction.

The two snowboarders stuck on Mt. Rainier during a snowstorm on Sunday have been found in good health.
How to use Puyallup Patch's free events calendar.
The following crime and arrest information from Nov. 4-11, 2012 has been supplied by the Puyallup Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Sumner's Financial Director Beth Ann Wroe has tendered her resignation and will vacate her position at the end of the month.
Here are the local rules for removal of signs supporting your favorite candidates and causes.
Veterans Day is Sunday, Nov. 11; here is a list of what’s open and what's closed.
Veterans Day is Sunday, Nov. 11; here is a list of what’s open and what's closed.
Here are some Veterans Day events happening near Puyallup.
Come shop at this special fundraising bazaar tomorrow, benefiting 8-month-old Casen Buswell, who has an extremely rare vascular condition.
This week, the Pierce County Council approved a new, countywide property tax to pay for flood prevention projects, mostly in the Puyallup Valley. Do you think it’s fair for all county residents to pay for it?
The future of the community garden and issues surrounding it have deep roots in Sumner.
Election night results are in. See who is leading for Pierce County Council representatives.
First election night result numbers show Proposition 1, supporting Pierce Transit, too close to call in Pierce County.
Weldon Marc Gilbert, the wealthy Lake Tapps pilot facing multiple counts of child molestation, pleaded guilty at the beginning of his jury trial to avoid a sentence of life imprisonment.
Students at Sumner High reported to officials that another student was making bomb threats so that school would be cancelled today. That student has been questioned by the Sumner Police Department and school is continuing as scheduled.
Pierce County Annex in Tacoma is buzzing Tuesday afternoon as voters drop off ballots in the drive-thru drop-off center. Learn more about how the county is voting.
What issues do you think affect Pierce County the most?
Pierce County has a number of voter drop boxes, open until 8 p.m. tonight and tomorrow, Election Day.
Pierce County has a number of voter drop boxes, open until 8 p.m. tonight and tomorrow, Election Day.