EducationThis WA high school is among best in the nation, new ranking says. See which oneGreat schools expose students to “challenging coursework on the path to graduation,” U.S. News & World Report says.August 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM
There’s a big dead whale in the Port of Tacoma. Here’s what we knowUpdated August 24, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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Pierce County city ends animal control agreement to cut costs. Here’s the planAugust 24, 2026 at 1:53 PM
‘No silver bullet.’ Invasive beetle that killed 100 million trees found in WashingtonUpdated August 24, 2026 at 4:23 PM
EducationAI is fueling demand for finance talent, not replacing it Updated August 19, 2026 at 7:19 AM
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LocalOopsy. Tacoma Public Schools to reprint SAMI diplomas after finding typoAugust 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM
EducationReport: Experienced job seekers have an edge in today’s AI-driven job market Updated August 13, 2026 at 7:19 AM
LocalWA slashes financial aid promised to students attending private universitiesAugust 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM
EducationTacoma’s new maritime skills center is ready for business. Here’s a look insideUpdated August 10, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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EducationLook inside Maritime 253, Tacoma Public Schools’ new port skills centerUpdated August 6, 2026 at 6:29 AM
LocalPierce County school district resolves sex-abuse claims for $21M on eve of trialUpdated July 28, 2026 at 3:59 PM
LocalFeds investigate this Pierce County school district over Pride month displayUpdated July 28, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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EducationState funding for Pierce Co. schools has soared. Why are some still struggling?Updated July 13, 2026 at 9:16 AM
EducationWA’s teachers are some of the best-paid in the nation. Where is the money going?Updated July 13, 2026 at 9:16 AM
EducationKids = money in WA. That’s led to disparate outcomes in Pierce County schoolsJuly 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
LocalTacoma teacher’s discrimination case settled for $3K. She claims attorney defrauded herUpdated July 7, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Washington StateWhere are most educated cities in the US? 2 Washington metro areas made the listJuly 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Puyallup HeraldPuyallup School District proposes to use bond to help fund Ferrucci Junior High reconstructionJune 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM
LocalMore teacher layoffs, cuts coming to this Pierce County school districtUpdated June 9, 2026 at 9:11 AM
LocalWhy Tacoma Public Schools could sue over TikTok, Instagram and other social mediaJune 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM
