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‘Carvey turns 60’: Dana Carvey coming to Tacoma Dome on Wednesday

On “Saturday Night Live” in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Dana Carvey created some of the most memorable characters for “Saturday Night Live,” including Garth from “Wayne’s World” with…Click to Continue »

 

Pop-Up Art Putt brings minigolf to Tacoma Art Museum

Think there isn’t much in common between golf and art? Think again. Next week, the Tacoma art community — spearheaded by Tacoma Art Museum and the city’s Arts Commission, and…Click to Continue »

 

In Tacoma, ex-Mariners outfielder Franklin Gutierrez happy to be back around baseball

The one-time Gold Glove winner is somewhat limited by a painful arthritic condition, but has been one of the most productive hitters in the Pacific Coast League this season.Click to Continue »

 

Lots of Northwest red wines go for $15 or less

As temperatures begin to rise and we spend more time living outdoors in the Great Northwest, now is the time to begin stocking up on inexpensive red wines.Click to Continue »

 

New standards to be set for high school computer science training

A new law in Washington state aims to expand computer science education in high schools, something supporters say will help prepare Washington’s graduates to fill high-paying computer science jobs.Click to Continue »

 

Teen accused of school threat says deputy was heavy-handed during arrest at Parkland school

Student was arrested, then freed. But school officials still told him he could not participate in graduation ceremonies.Click to Continue »

 

Red-hot Rainiers beat Sacramento, 6-3, take series

Tacoma has won nine of its last 12 games and three straight series.Click to Continue »

 

Marianne Binetti: Finally, it’s time to plant corn, beans, tomatoes

By the middle of June you can finally plant all your warm-season crops into the garden. Corn and bean seeds, cucumbers, squash and tomatoes will not have to battle cool…Click to Continue »

 

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