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New law ensures no student will be ‘lunch shamed.’ Now, meal debts are mounting

Washington state law prohibits “lunch shaming” students for not being able to pay for meals. School district meal debts are skyrocketing because of it.

November 18, 2018 11:51 AM

Can’t something be done to ease traffic congestion at Meridian and River Road in Puyallup?

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Can’t something be done to ease traffic congestion at Meridian and River Road in Puyallup?

November 18, 2018 12:00 AM

‘Everyone feels like it was definitely worth it.’ Ribbon cutting celebrates a reborn Lincoln District

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‘Everyone feels like it was definitely worth it.’ Ribbon cutting celebrates a reborn Lincoln District

November 17, 2018 01:02 PM

Coroner IDs Lacey shooting victims

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Coroner IDs Lacey shooting victims

November 18, 2018 01:12 PM

Mother and 2 boys make dramatic escape from Puyallup apartment fire

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Mother and 2 boys make dramatic escape from Puyallup apartment fire

November 18, 2018 11:06 AM

Amazon’s something-for-everybody largesse hints at the company’s future growth strategy

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Amazon’s something-for-everybody largesse hints at the company’s future growth strategy

November 17, 2018 12:00 AM

Do you know who lobbed a Molotov cocktail into a 73-year-old woman’s home?

Crime

Do you know who lobbed a Molotov cocktail into a 73-year-old woman’s home?

November 16, 2018 04:03 PM

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Sex offender registrations in Pierce County

November 18, 2018 12:00 AM

Man dies at Tacoma hospital after apparent stabbing

November 18, 2018 10:14 AM

Searchers in California wildfire step up efforts; 77 dead

November 18, 2018 07:48 PM

Here’s what Evergreen is doing to turn its reputation and enrollment woes around

November 17, 2018 05:00 AM

Jennie-O recalls more than 90,000 pounds of turkey products over salmonella fears

November 16, 2018 12:00 AM

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No lunch money? Students are offered a hot meal anyway

November 18, 2018 11:05 AM

Double-fatal shooting investigated in Lacey

November 17, 2018 04:59 PM

Can traffic be helped along North Meridian turning onto River Road?

November 17, 2018 01:11 PM

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Sex offender registrations in Pierce County

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Sex offender registrations in Pierce County

November 18, 2018 12:00 AM

Can’t something be done to ease traffic congestion at Meridian and River Road in Puyallup?

November 18, 2018 12:00 AM

‘Everyone feels like it was definitely worth it.’ Ribbon cutting celebrates a reborn Lincoln District

November 17, 2018 01:02 PM

Bonney Lake man paid millions to recycle electronics guilty of diverting them to Hong Kong

November 16, 2018 12:55 PM

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Sophomore Nahziah Carter doesn’t lack confidence. He’s been key for Huskies off the bench

Sports

Sophomore Nahziah Carter doesn’t lack confidence. He’s been key for Huskies off the bench

November 18, 2018 11:17 AM

Washington-Santa Clara breakdown and preview

November 18, 2018 11:17 AM

For Huskies, there were plenty of senior moments in beating Oregon State

November 17, 2018 05:34 PM

UW benefits from bye week as injured players, including Trey Adams, return against Oregon State

November 17, 2018 07:32 PM

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Amazon’s something-for-everybody largesse hints at the company’s future growth strategy

Business

Amazon’s something-for-everybody largesse hints at the company’s future growth strategy

November 17, 2018 12:00 AM

U.S. military granted new officer-promotion authority. How will it use it?

November 17, 2018 10:00 AM

Walmart, Target rolling out area store remodels

November 16, 2018 01:22 PM

Here’s the restaurant that’s opening in the former Brix 25 space in Gig Harbor

November 15, 2018 11:30 AM

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Pierce County legal claims must be exposed to more light

Opinion

Pierce County legal claims must be exposed to more light

November 17, 2018 05:00 PM

Five foolish takeaways from the 2018 elections

November 16, 2018 04:08 PM

Dumping violent offenders in Lakewood must end

November 17, 2018 02:50 PM

Veterans are our friends and neighbors. Don’t let them drown in medical debt

November 15, 2018 03:50 PM

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‘I thought my soul had died.’ Lakewood man haunted by his service helps other veterans

All Scott Whisler wanted to be was a Marine. But his dream, as it turned out, wasn’t what Whisler hoped it would be. Today, after a diagnosis with PTSD, Whisler is helping fellow veterans deal with the same struggles he has faced.

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Amazon’s something-for-everybody largesse hints at the company’s future growth strategy

November 17, 2018 12:00 AM

U.S. military granted new officer-promotion authority. How will it use it?

November 17, 2018 10:00 AM

‘Everyone feels like it was definitely worth it.’ Ribbon cutting celebrates a reborn Lincoln District

November 17, 2018 01:02 PM

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The Huskies get a senior day win over Oregon State 42-23

The Huskies get a senior day win over Oregon State 42-23

November 17, 2018 07:25 PM

Gig Harbor advances to State Championship game with 2-1 overtime win against Kamiakin

Gig Harbor advances to State Championship game with 2-1 overtime win against Kamiakin

November 17, 2018 12:47 AM

Puyallup defeats Mount Si 47-34 to advance to state semifinals

Puyallup defeats Mount Si 47-34 to advance to state semifinals

November 17, 2018 12:02 AM

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Latest ‘Fantastic Beasts’ has a lot going on ... too much really

Special effects and myriad plot twists overwhelm the latest movie in the J.K. Rowling’s world of wizards, “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.”

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It’s the season for live holiday shows at local theaters. Here’s a rundown.

arts-culture

It’s the season for live holiday shows at local theaters. Here’s a rundown.

November 15, 2018 10:00 AM

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Fun stuff to do in the South Sound

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Fun stuff to do in the South Sound

November 16, 2018 06:40 AM

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