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City considers updating sign code to include all signs, not just commercial ones

Aug 25, 2025 | By:

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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Pierce County seeks public’s experiences with sea level rise amid increase in flooding

Aug 21, 2025 | By:

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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Krishnadasan won primary election by 1,158 votes

Aug 20, 2025 | By:

Caldier led the primary election in early returns, but late-arriving ballots boosted Krishnadasan. Both candidates advance to the general.

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Smaller, more civil crowd greets Randall at latest town hall

Aug 19, 2025 | By:

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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Two years in, call volume at 988 crisis line up 52%

Aug 19, 2025 | By:

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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Opponents allege Kensington Gardens owner sent threatening letter

Aug 18, 2025 | By:

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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Supplemental budget cushions county from federal cuts

Aug 18, 2025 | By:

The ordinance establishes a $25 million contingency fund to offset potential losses in federal funding. 

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Randall schedules four town halls, including in Tacoma on Aug. 19

Aug 13, 2025 | By:

The freshman congresswoman’s office isn’t saying where the town hall will be, citing “security guidance.” You have to RSVP to learn.

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Senate candidates reflect on local highway issues

Aug 13, 2025 | By:

Sen. Deb Krishnadasan and Rep. Michelle Caldier spoke about Wollochet Drive crashes, Purdy congestion and funding priorities.

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Gig Harbor sees overall decrease in crime in 2024, increase in some serious crimes, calls for service

Aug 12, 2025 | By:

Police responded to more drug offenses in 2024, thanks to re-criminalization. Theft declined, but remains the city’s most common crime.

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