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Rally against gay marriage takes Capitol steps between hearings
The News Tribune Political Buzz
Jan 23Protesters against gay marriage rallied on the Capitol steps today, in between overflowing public hearings on a proposal to allow same-sex marriage in Washington. “We think it’s a wrong decision on the part of our Legislature to change the definition o... »
Crews take to Pierce County roads to clear fallen trees
The News Tribune Government
Jan 21In Frederickson, at Pierce County’s emergency operations center for roads, Kendal Willits looks up at an electronic map of the county’s 28 zones and on the map moves little symbols indicating his crews at work. »
Pierce Council will need new leader
The News Tribune
Dec 07County leadership: Bush to step down | Pierce County Council Chairman Roger Bush of Frederickson said Tuesday he won’t seek a fourth consecutive year as the council’s leader. »
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Margaret Anderson memorial: Public mourns
The Adventure Guys
Jan 10UPDATED AT 11:25 A.M. People are starting to gather at Rainier View Christian Church, one of the venues the public has been asked to use to watch the memorial. Already on hand is an honor guard in full dress uniform with representatives from the Port o... »
Margaret Anderson memorial: Follow our coverage here
The Adventure Guys
Jan 10We just want to let readers know that we will have reporters and photographers at numerous locations as today’s memorial for slain ranger Margaret Anderson unfolds. Outdoors writer Craig Hill will be at Olson Auditorium, while I will be at Rainier View... »
Margaret Anderson memorial: Interior secretary, National Park Service director among speakers
The Adventure Guys
Jan 09UPDATED AT 12:19 P.M.: Adds details on speakers The public service to honor the life of Mount Rainier National Park ranger Margaret Anderson will begin at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Olson Auditorium at Pacific Lutheran University. Among the people scheduled to ... »
Local Boys & Girls Club sites set for closure
Be Daily Blog
Nov 03Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound is closing three South Pierce County Branch sites – Frederickson, Nelson and Spanaway elementary schools. The organization also will be curtailing programs at its Sand Hill Elementary site, which is part of the N... »
Recognizing companies that give back
From Our Corner
Nov 02During these unstable economic times, it’s noteworthy when companies make it a point to give back to their community. That’s the point behind the Corporations for Communities program that Secretary Reed began in 2009 as a way to honor those Washington ... »