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Orting veterans cemetery gets $250,000 for renovation in state budget

A veterans cemetery that holds graves for soldiers who served as far back as the Civil War will get a $250,000 renovation thanks to a provision in the latest state…Click to Continue »

 

Large-scale retail could be coming to Frederickson

The Pierce County Council paved the way for development of big-box stores in the community of Frederickson in a split vote Tuesday night.Click to Continue »

 

Q&A: Evergreen historian Stephanie Coontz talks about the Supreme Court’s gay marriage ruling

“I think as historians, what we had to contribute was to point out these were changes: Marriage has not always been just the same institution through history. Just as we…Click to Continue »

 

Traffic Q&A: Best to learn the etiquette of roundabouts

The first rule of roundabouts is to use caution.Click to Continue »

 

Review: Apple has best smartwatch, but rivals have strengths

As much as I wish the Apple Watch could do more, I find it the best smartwatch available, given its polished design and wide range of apps.Click to Continue »

 

Light 3.3 earthquake in northwest Washington

The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network says a light magnitude 3.3 quake was recorded early Sunday in northwest Washington near the Canadian border.Click to Continue »

 

'Terminator,' 'Magic Mike' fizzle at July 4th box office

"Magic Mike XXL" and "Terminator Genisys" both fizzled over the July 4th weekend, leaving the popular holdovers "Jurassic World" and "Inside Out" to top the holiday box office.Click to Continue »

 

1 person missing after boat crash in Tacoma’s Commencement Bay

One person was missing and at least one person was seriously injured after two boats collided late Saturday night in Tacoma, authorities said.Click to Continue »

 

Mariners come up empty in 2-0 loss to Oakland

Mariners muster little against Athletics rookie Kendall Graveman, waste solid outing by Felix Hernandez.Click to Continue »

 

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