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Published: 06/19/13 10:00:23

The "Name the Coaster" contest to name the Washington State Fair's new looping inversion coaster came to a close on Wednesday, June 19 when judges — after weighing the pros and cons of more than 1,650 suggested names — chose Rainier Rush.

Walker High School graduates throw their caps after they graduate on Saturday. Walker High had 51 graduates this year, 45 of whom walked at graduation. (JESSE MAJOR/SPECIAL TO THE HERALD)

Graduating class encouraged to walk with confidence

Published: 06/19/13 09:58:50

The Class of 2013 among Puyallup School District’s three comprehensive high schools and Walker High benefited from gorgeous weather throughout Saturday as all four classes walked at the fairground grandstands.

The Franciscan Medical Pavilion, located at the intersection of state Route 410 and Sky Island Drive East, opened on June 3. Construction started last August. (PHOTOS BY JESSE MAJOR/SPECIAL TO THE HERALD)

Franciscan medical pavilion opens in Bonney Lake

Published: 06/18/13 21:30:25

The Franciscan Medial Pavilion, which had been under construction since last August, opened in Bonney Lake on June 3.

Cascade Christian quarterback Jaelin Goldsmith, left, avoids the rush against the Connell Eagles during the Class 1A state championship game in 2011. Goldsmith, who will be in his third season as the starting quarterback this fall, hopes to lead his team to the state title this fall. (MIKE CENTIOLI/COURTESY PHOTO)

Striving for greatness

Published: 06/19/13 08:43:24

Finishing 7-3 would be a solid year for the majority of the high school football programs in Washington. That isn't the case at Cascade Christian, which had appeared in four straight Class 1A state title games at the Tacoma Dome until last year.

The Cascade Christian football team gathers before they take a water break last week during the second day of spring practice. The Cougars have their sights set on returning to the Class 1A state championship game. (SHAUN SCOTT/HERALD PHOTO)

Cascade Christian looking to rebound after subpar season

Published: 06/19/13 08:38:01

The Cascade Christian Cougars played in four consecutive Class 1A state championship football games from 2008-11. But they were eliminated in the district round last November after they lost to Kings 28-7.

Rabbit Farms familiar name for longtime South Hill residents

Published: 06/18/13 21:30:25

Throughout the years, a number of community names have been common on South Hill. Some examples include Firgrove, Puyallup Heights and Kupfer’s Corner.

Library encourages signups for summer reading program

Published: 06/18/13 21:30:25

One of my favorite memories of going to the library as a child was the summer reading program.

Washington State Fair announces name for new roller coaster, honors winners who coined it

Published: 06/19/13 10:02:29

Washington State Fair has named its newest ride and the two contest winners responsible for it are from East Pierce County.

Puyallup sets rule for offender homes

Published: 06/19/13 07:21:13

The Puyallup City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Tuesday night that bans two or more sex offenders or violent felons from living together in residential areas within the city limits.

Mount Rainier towers over the Foothills Trail in Orting in 2008. (Janet Jensen/The News Tribune) ()

Pieces falling into place for multi-use trail through Sumner

Published: 06/15/13 09:34:12

Residents in East Pierce County soon will be able to walk or ride bicycles for miles through Sumner as a long-awaited trail project nears completion.

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Second City Chamber Series’ summer concerts at Lakewold Gardens begins

Published: 06/14/13 03:10:33

There’s something unique about hearing music and seeing art surrounded by lush greenery. Musicians have been entertaining audiences and artists have painted outdoors since the ancient times. The appeal is still very much alive– especially in the Northwest, where our summer is so short and sweet.

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