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A Lakebay teen, a horse called Moose, and their last test together

Cadence Michel and her nontraditional horse with long stride will be competing together for final time.Click to Continue »

 

Pierce prosecutors appeal vindictiveness ruling in sex-abuse case

Pierce County prosecutors are appealing a long-running sex-abuse case they’ve already lost twice, most recently in a March 30 ruling by Superior Court Judge Ed Murphy that tagged them with…Click to Continue »

 

Bullet hits garbage truck in Tacoma

A bullet hit a garbage truck in Tacoma on Tuesday when a man fired off four shots into the air, police said.Click to Continue »

 

Outpouring of criticism, fears led state to reconsider Navy plans for Olympic forests

Navy wants to enhance training for Growler pilots; state concerned about jet noise…Click to Continue »

 

Navy enjoys Northwest building spree but faces lawsuits and other challenges

When a construction boom finishes five or so years from now, advocates say the Navy will have a secure footing in the Puget Sound region for decades, similar to what…Click to Continue »

 

Marijuana expo in Tacoma seeking judges to rate cannabis products

Come August, Tacoma and the armory will welcome the two-day NW Cannabis Classic, a three-city trade show, conference and competition featuring vendors, speakers and growers…Click to Continue »

 

Mayor unveils $325 million plan for Tacoma roads

Voters could consider two tax issues this fall to repair and reconstruct Tacoma’s increasingly ragged roads.Click to Continue »

 

Washington Legislature cuts state tuition by 15-20 percent

A decision this week to cut tuition for Washington state's public universities by 15 to 20 percent over the next two years is a rare move that national experts believe…Click to Continue »

 

Last piece of lawmakers’ agenda: Construction projects

A capital budget is likely to fund K-3 classrooms and mental-health beds.Click to Continue »

 

Construction worker hurt in Goldfish tavern fire

Fumes from an underground fuel tank ignited inside the Goldfish tavern on Tuesday, hurting a construction worker helping to remodel the business.Click to Continue »

 

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