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Scotch Broom Census Set for May

OLYMPIA– The Washington Invasive Species Council, state agencies and researchers are calling for a census in May to…

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SeaDoc Society awards Salish Sea Science Prize to Crab Team for Early Detection and Prevention of Invasive European Green Crab

The European green crab is a damaging invasive species that has wreaked havoc on ecosystems around the world,…

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Museum Awarded Major Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities

SEATTLE— The National Endowment for the Humanities has recently awarded The Museum of Flight a $236,000 grant to…

Image: Rainier Flight Service Flight Instructor and Museum of Flight Aeronautical Science Pathway graduate Christian Canlas (left) with currently-enrolled ASP student Stephen Green on one of Green’s first instructional flights. The photo was taken just before wearing face masks became the norm. Photo Stephen Green; Courtesy Museum of Flight

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Recent Museum aviation program alum is now a current Museum student’s flight instructor

SEATTLE—The Museum of Flight’s Aeronautical Science Pathway (ASP) program for high school students wanting to pursue careers in…

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Flexibility for graduating seniors approved by State Board

City, County announce additional relief funding

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City, County announce additional relief funding

Pierce County Council allocates an additional $3 million in small business funding and $500,000 in food bank support

Cranes at dusk, Photo by Morf Morford

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The Cycle of Civilization

By Morf Morford

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The right place for the right care: Urgent care vs. emergency room

In the past year, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 93.6% of children had contact with…

Washington Supreme Court to Conduct First Fully Remote Oral Arguments April 23

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Washington Supreme Court to Conduct First Fully Remote Oral Arguments April 23

The Washington State Supreme Court will conduct its first fully remote oral arguments in a case being heard…

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Be a hero, feed a hero with 3 meals for $25 from local restaurants to front line heroes

Tacoma, Washington- Hero Meals was created to feed the front line heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic and support…

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Washington REALTORS® Donates $100K to WA Food Fund

The Washington REALTORS® announced on April 13th that they will be contributing $100,000 to the Washington Food Fund…

Pierce Transit providing special service rides for essential workers

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Pierce Transit providing special service rides for essential workers

Pierce Transit, like other transit agencies across the region and nation, has significantly reduced its bus service as…

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Freestone Capital Management Opens 2020 Future Leaders Scholarship Application Period

SEATTLE — Freestone Capital Management, a West Coast wealth management firm, is now accepting applications for its third-annual…