New rec center meeting PenMet’s financial expectations
Mar 05, 2026 | By: Suzanne RoigMore than 30,000 people used the new rec center during its first five months of operation, PenMet said this week.
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City considers joining organization to support its military families
Mar 04, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickThe city council heard a presentation from South Sound Military and Communities Partnerships, an organization that builds relationships between Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma and local jurisdictions.
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Pierce County Council approves public safety sales tax after hours of discussion
Mar 04, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickThe 0.1% sales tax levy will go into effect on July 1, with proceeds going toward the sheriff’s office, jail and other public safety purposes.
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Gary Parker to seek seat in state Senate
Mar 03, 2026 | By: Conor WilsonGary Parker, a restaurant owner and philanthropist from Gig Harbor, is seeking the seat currently held by Democratic Sen. Deb Krishnadasan.
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2025 saw more evictions than ever in Washington state
Feb 26, 2026 | By: Conor WilsonIn Pierce County, 3,655 eviction actions were filed last year, 87 more than in 2024. But the rate of growth has slowed.
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Valdez not running for another term in the state House
Feb 24, 2026 | By: Conor WilsonMichelle (Caldier) Valdez announced that she will not seek a seventh term representing the 26th Legislative District in Olympia.
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Parks Commission recommends city consider installing wind phone
Feb 24, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickA wind phone is a disconnected telephone in a natural setting that grieving people can use to privately express their feelings or speak with loved ones who have died.
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Kitsap County, jail medical provider to pay family of deceased inmate $2.75 million
Feb 20, 2026 | By: Conor WilsonKitsap County and contractor NaphCare agreed to pay the family $2.75 million to settle the lawsuit that accused them of negligence contributing to the death of a 34-year-old man at the jail.
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County council recommends approving public safety sales tax proposal
Feb 19, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickThe council voted 4-3 to recommend approving the 0.1% sales tax, proceeds from which would help hire sheriff deputies. It will formally take up the proposal next month.
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Q&A provides details on cost, possible roundabout and more in Fox Island Bridge replacement
Feb 19, 2026 | By: Ted KenneyA Pierce County engineer clarifies that a roundabout isn’t the only option for the intersection of Warren Drive and Fox Island Bridge Road, but also explains why it could be a good one.
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