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State’s Boating Program encourages hunters to boat safely
With the recent opening of waterfowl and upland game hunting seasons, Washington State Parks’ Boating Program wants people…
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Addresses on Key Peninsula, Fox Island and Anderson Island expected to change in 2018
Addresses on Key Peninsula, Fox Island and Anderson Island are expected to change in early 2018 in order…
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Small Business Saturday is November 25th
Governor proclaims November 25 Small Business Saturday The state’s leading small-business association thanked Gov. Jay Inslee for his…
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Plan ahead: turkey tastes better without a traffic jam
Whether crossing the state or just running to the store for a last-minute ingredient, be sure to allow…
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Winterfest at UPS: a celebration of winter in music and poetry— and more holiday concerts!
Celebrate Winter? Brrrrrrrr. The cold. Clouds. Dark evenings. Taking refuge by the fireplace. A cup of hot cider.…
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Washington still leads as number one bike friendly state
Pedal power is still strong in Washington as the League of American Bicyclists once again ranks the state…
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City of Destiny Awards nominations accepted now through Jan. 26, 2018
Nominations for the City of Tacoma’s 2018 City of Destiny Awards, which spotlights exceptional volunteers who have worked…
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Tacoma Community History Project
During the Spring Quarter of 2017, Professor Michael Honey taught “Doing Community History,” a class he has been…
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First flu-related death in Pierce County 2017-2018
Protect yourself and your family with a flu shot Anyone six months and older should get the vaccine.…
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Applicants sought: the City of Tacoma wants you!
Applicants sought for the Landmarks Preservation Commission The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants to fill the…
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Hurricane impacts come into view as 41 states see September construction unemployment rate improvement
The not seasonally adjusted (NSA) national construction unemployment rate was 4.7 percent in September, down 0.5 percent from…
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Public invited to participate in long-term planning for Wallace Falls State Park
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is beginning a public process that will lead to a long-term…
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New rules for mandatory paid sick leave spell out requirements for employers in 2018
Mandatory paid sick leave in Washington starts in January 2018. The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has…