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Bates Technical College culinary student Jeanette Harder carves a turnip slice into a flower during class. Credit: David Guest / TDI

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Quite a stir: Bates College program feeds students passions

Culinary arts degree program allows students to follow their dreams By David Guest Tacoma Daily Index editor The…

Dr. Michael Anderson, CHI Franciscan Health chief medical officer

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Personnel file: CHI Franciscan Health names Anderson chief medical officer

Tacoma-based CHI Franciscan Health  announced the appointment of Rear Admiral Michael H. Anderson, MD (retired), as chief medical…

County picks Chambers Bay resort developer

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County picks Chambers Bay resort developer

After a comprehensive review that included significant community input, Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy has selected Chambers Bay…

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Making the Link 2016: Elder care info and resource fair to be held Oct. 19

Most older adults and people with disabilities hope to remain safe, independent, and active, whether at home or…

Transit briefs: Lane, ramp closures scheduled for I-5

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HOV construction on I-5 in Tacoma requires night ramp, lane closures

  Overnight ramp and lane closures are scheduled as contractor crews build the HOV project in Tacoma. Signed…

The first of two avalanche bridges is open to westbound and eastbound traffic on I-90 east of Snoqualmie Pass. Credit: Washington State DOT

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Snoqualmie Pass construction wrapping up for the season

  One of the busiest construction seasons on Interstate 90 east of Snoqualmie Pass is wrapping up for…

Transit briefs: Lane, ramp closures scheduled for I-5

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Overnight I-5 lane closures scheduled in Lakewood for sign installation

Contractors will install signs on Interstate 5 in Lakewood during overnight hours on Oct. 19-20.  Wednesday, Oct. 19…

Sound Transit places $554 million rail car order

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Sound Transit seeks volunteers for oversight panel

Sound Transit is seeking volunteers from Pierce and Snohomish counties to help the agency succeed in meeting its…

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Pierce Transit hosting open houses to unveil updated bus routes

Pierce Transit is transitioning from a bus route system designed four decades ago to one that better meets…

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Calendar: EnviroHouse celebrates 10th anniversary, Oct. 22

EnviroHouse is Hosting an Open House on Oct. 22 The EnviroHouse is celebrating its 10th anniversary by inviting…

Agencies prepare residents for foul weather

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Agencies prepare residents for foul weather

The National Weather Service has issued a heavy storm warning for Western Washington starting the evening of Wednesday,…

EIS: Grays Harbor oil project has 'significant' risks

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EIS: Grays Harbor oil project has 'significant' risks

HOQUIAM – The City of Hoquiam and the Washington State Department of Ecology have completed the environmental impact…

People's Pool makes a splash

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People's Pool makes a splash

Everyone’s invited to enjoy the warm, sparkling water of the newly opened indoor swimming pool at the People’s…