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In Wild West of petitions, it’s signer beware

“It’s going to give four-year term limits for the executives, right? For the Legislature, right?” said the signature gatherer who was wearing an Uncle Sam hat. Actually, that’s not right.Click to Continue »

 

Dempsey suspended three games for Open Cup incident

League discipline will begin with Saturday visit from San Jose Earthquakes.Click to Continue »

 

Pair of 2010 U.S. Amateur graduates passing US Open test at Chambers Bay

Young Americans Patrick Reed, Jordan Spieth — the Masters champion — share the 36-hole at 5-under 135 at the US Open…Click to Continue »

 

Early starts, crazy conditions knock Henrik Stenson, Dustin Johnson out of U.S. Open lead

Stenson doesn’t believe it’s any coincidence that both he and Johnson went from tied for first place at 5-under-par 65 after a morning round Thursday to out of the lead…Click to Continue »

 

Mickelson plots his path back to US Open contention

He sets his sights on mid-60s Saturday, and that means sinking putts.Click to Continue »

 

“Defending the Caveman” isn’t the subtlest theater ever written, but Tacoma folks still find it hilarious.

If ever there was proof of a successful comedy show, the screaming laughter filling Theatre on the Square at opening night of “Defending the Caveman” fit the bill. This 1990s…Click to Continue »

 

Era ended, era stalled: Walking with Tiger Woods, Rickie Fowler a study of frustration

The world’s former No. 1 finished an astounding plus-16, tied for 154th out of 156 as he left Chambers Bay’s course in a white Lexus sedan. One of the pre-U.S.Click to Continue »

 

Gig Harbor first in Pierce County to take water-limiting measures

The city attributes the increased pressure on wells to more residential watering, not to population growth.Click to Continue »

 

Nickelback cancels weekend shows at Washington state venues

Due to artist illness, Nickelback has cancelled its concert with Lifehouse tonight at Sleep Country Amphitheatre in Ridgefield, north of Vancouver, Wash., as well as its show Saturday at The…Click to Continue »

 

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