State board investigating seven cases involving Sheriff Keith Swank
Mar 09, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickSwank called the cases before the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission a ‘complete witch hunt.’
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Peninsula County? New group is the latest to consider seceding from Pierce County
Mar 09, 2026 | By: Vince DiceA Gig Harbor man wants to study whether the peninsulas and surrounding islands should break off from Pierce County.
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Legislature approves bill promoting behavioral health training in construction trades
Mar 05, 2026 | By: Conor WilsonHouse Bill 2492, passed with bipartisan support on Feb. 28, requires that all state-registered apprenticeship programs in the building and construction trades offer at least two hours of behavioral health and wellness training.
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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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