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The proposed new code would cover political signs, as well as those promoting businesses. Signs still wouldn’t be permitted in roundabouts.
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A cell phone study at the University of Washington, which included Peninsula School District, offers a look at how teachers, students and parents feel about bans.
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Flooding has afflicted homes and businesses in the peninsula and across the county in recent years. Pierce officials want to learn more.
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The district does not endorse or affiliate with LifeWise, but parents who wish their children to attend such a program can take them there during school hours.
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Caldier led the primary election in early returns, but late-arriving ballots boosted Krishnadasan. Both candidates advance to the general.
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About 200 people attended the town hall at UW-Tacoma, asking questions on everything from military deployments to U.S. cities to communicating with Generation Z.
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988 both gets callers in crisis to those best able to help them and relieves pressure on first responders and 911 lines.
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I appreciate the opportunity to respond to recent articles regarding our proposal to divide 23 1/2 acres into a 5-lot plat. The Pierce County Planning Department, the Fire Marshal, and the Health Department have all recommended approval. It is now being reviewed by an independent third-party Hearing Examiner. Our goal is create a sustainable and
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Events this week include a presentation on rum-running in Puget Sound, movies and music in parks and more.
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Neighbors are fighting a proposal for new buildings at Kensington Gardens on Olson Road; meanwhile, the state issued a cease-and-desist letter for an alleged unlicensed adult family home there.
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