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Glitch dries up liquor supplies

Published July 2nd, 2009 - 12:05AM

State workers are scrambling to fix a distribution problem that has crimped the flow of alcohol to customers across the state, as liquor stores and restaurants are gearing up for one of the busiest weekends of the year.

Spokane increases lead over Tacoma as state’s second city

Published July 1st, 2009 - 12:05AM

Spokane has added a little cushion to its lead over Tacoma as the second most populous city in Washington, according to the latest state population estimates. The Lilac City increased its edge over the City of Destiny from 1,700 souls to 2,100.

Low coffers lead Pierce Transit to reduce routes

Published June 30th, 2009 - 12:05AM

Doris Jairala has been a Pierce Transit rider for five years, relying on the Route 53 bus almost every day to get to housekeeping jobs.

Pierce County voters’ pamphlet, abridged

Published June 29th, 2009 - 12:05AM

Local politicians will have to win your vote with fewer words as the Pierce County Auditor’s Office trims the length of candidate statements in the local voters’ pamphlet to save money.

Municipal court opens in Lakewood

Published June 28th, 2009 - 12:05AM

Lakewood’s misdemeanor inmates are now traveling 11 miles south from their Tacoma prison cells to appear before a judge.

Lawsuit aims to keep education for teen inmates

Published June 26th, 2009 - 12:05AM

Prompted by a law firm that aids the poor, the Tacoma School District has begun offering an education to teenage inmates at the Pierce County jail.

City of Tacoma paid police officers to play basketball

Published June 23rd, 2009 - 9:28PM

The City of Tacoma paid the wages of about a dozen police officers while they participated in a charity basketball game against Tacoma firefighters in late May, city officials said Tuesday.

Shortfall grows in Tacoma coffers

Published June 23rd, 2009 - 12:05AM

In early May, Tacoma’s general fund was $7.1 million lower than what was budgeted. By this month that shortfall had grown to $11.1 million, threatening, at least on paper, to eclipse nearly $12 million in cuts the city is already planning.

Pierce County audit scrutinizes deputy workload

Published June 22nd, 2009 - 12:05AM

The workload of deputies at the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is coming under scrutiny as the county pinches pennies to balance its budget.

Senators seek fix for health care

Published June 22nd, 2009 - 12:05AM

WASHINGTON – As the health care debate cranked up on Capitol Hill last week, Sen. Patty Murray talked about 10-year-old Marcelas Owens, whose mother lost her job, lost her health insurance, became sick and died.

State turns to drink for money

Published June 22nd, 2009 - 12:05AM

It’s as predictable as a hangover: In hard economic times, governments reach for the hard stuff, jacking up liquor taxes and loosening “blue laws” to siphon money from the nation’s most ubiquitous vice.

Expense reports: Orcutt tops House list, Delvin is No. 1 in Senate

Published June 21st, 2009 - 8:34AM

When it came to getting reimbursed for optional legislator expenses last year, Republican Sen. Jerome Delvin of Richland was No. 1, spending $59,080 in taxpayer money.

Paying claims: Cost of doing business for Tacoma

Published June 21st, 2009 - 12:05AM

Lawsuits and claims for damages are part of the cost of doing business for any city government.

New casino or old, gambling dilemma remains in Lakewood

Published June 21st, 2009 - 12:05AM

A new minicasino has opened in Lakewood – or, by some accounts, an old minicasino has re-opened – even as the city considers what to do with its questionable ban on new cardrooms and looks at how other cities have tried to block them from opening.

Governor to set state ‘hiring cap’

Published June 19th, 2009 - 12:05AM

Gov. Chris Gregoire plans to order another round of state government spending cuts after Thursday’s revenue forecast showed the state will almost run out of money by mid-2011 unless reductions are made.

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