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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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Kelly Watson of Kensington Gardens alleged that the neighbors had un-permitted work done on their property. The neighbors deny that.
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The ordinance establishes a $25 million contingency fund to offset potential losses in federal funding.
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Photos from Chalk the Harbor on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2025.
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