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Yours for $11 million: A house that looks like a UFO — near Ramtha’s School of Enlightenment

Diamond heiress Rebecca Oppenheimer is selling her Tenino home near Ramtha’s School of Enlightenment for $11 million. There are few right angles in this spaceship styled home. It contains a copper-lined reflection room, saltwater pool and clay walls.

September 21, 2018 10:17 AM

Been to Tacoma’s new Mexican steakhouse, the first in the area? Here’s what to order

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Been to Tacoma’s new Mexican steakhouse, the first in the area? Here’s what to order

September 20, 2018 12:00 PM

Author explores untold stories of Tacoma’s ‘Pappy’ Boyington in Flying Tigers book

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Author explores untold stories of Tacoma’s ‘Pappy’ Boyington in Flying Tigers book

September 20, 2018 01:07 PM

Private meeting at Tacoma megachurch expected to deliver final verdict on fired pastor

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Private meeting at Tacoma megachurch expected to deliver final verdict on fired pastor

September 19, 2018 04:35 PM

Bobby Wagner watched Seahawks’ loss at home, yelling at his TV with Kam Chancellor, Cliff Avril

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Bobby Wagner watched Seahawks’ loss at home, yelling at his TV with Kam Chancellor, Cliff Avril

September 20, 2018 02:57 PM

Since he was Kid Sensation he’s wanted to rap Steppenwolf. Now he’s about to take a magic carpet ride

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Since he was Kid Sensation he’s wanted to rap Steppenwolf. Now he’s about to take a magic carpet ride

September 20, 2018 11:52 AM

It has cost millions and moved just 46 people into housing. Still, judging Tacoma’s tent city is tricky.

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It has cost millions and moved just 46 people into housing. Still, judging Tacoma’s tent city is tricky.

September 19, 2018 05:07 PM

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African porcupine eluded capture on Spanaway streets for over a year

September 21, 2018 02:43 PM

3-car crash on Puyallup River Bridge causing backups on I-5

September 21, 2018 11:52 AM

More than 1,700 drivers stopped in crackdown on carpool violators in Puget Sound area

September 21, 2018 09:30 AM

Tacoma woman found shot dead on JBLM, FBI says

September 20, 2018 06:14 PM

Thurston County’s cat mutilations have stopped, but cat owners are still on edge: ‘It’s pretty eerie’

September 20, 2018 05:16 PM

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This shipwreck is blocking traffic on Interstate 5

September 21, 2018 04:09 PM

Porky the Streetwise Cape Porcupine

September 21, 2018 02:42 PM

Park(ing) Day brings whimsy to downtown Tacoma

September 21, 2018 04:57 PM

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More than 1,700 drivers stopped in crackdown on carpool violators in Puget Sound area

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More than 1,700 drivers stopped in crackdown on carpool violators in Puget Sound area

September 21, 2018 09:30 AM

Yours for $11 million: A house that looks like a UFO — near Ramtha’s School of Enlightenment

September 21, 2018 10:17 AM

Tacoma woman found shot dead on JBLM, FBI says

September 20, 2018 06:14 PM

JBLM soldier playing with handgun shoots girlfriend, police say

September 20, 2018 03:48 PM

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Sports

Something’s up with Earl Thomas. Pete Carroll vague on All-Pro’s availability for Dallas game

September 21, 2018 03:20 PM

Puyallup’s Jacob Holcomb, the second in a trio of QB brothers, ‘always finds ways to win’

September 21, 2018 06:52 AM

‘He has probably the best hands I’ve seen.’ UW scouts Arizona State wide receiver N’Keal Harry

September 20, 2018 05:21 PM

Who is Kristopher Negron? Maybe he’s the Mariners’ 2019 super-utility player

September 21, 2018 07:12 AM

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Sound Credit Union acquiring Bank of Washington in historic deal

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Sound Credit Union acquiring Bank of Washington in historic deal

September 21, 2018 12:45 PM

Retailers offering perks to attract seasonal workers for the holidays

September 21, 2018 11:37 AM

Oil companies spending big to defeat initiative that would levy fee on carbon emissions

September 21, 2018 12:00 AM

1,000-mattresses-a-day factory in Puyallup offers a look inside

September 19, 2018 04:02 PM

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Five other couples who might get Ernie and Bert treatment

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Five other couples who might get Ernie and Bert treatment

September 21, 2018 03:17 PM

Old Tacoma City Hall plan might be right on time. Too bad the clocks are still broken.

September 20, 2018 04:00 PM

Raising pay for Tacoma teachers was overdue. Raising test scores is, too.

September 19, 2018 03:00 PM

Shining attitude makes the monsters back down

September 21, 2018 02:03 PM

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In Depth

Some of Washington’s biggest trees are dying and scientists don’t know why

Bigleaf maples, Washington’s largest and second most common hardwood tree, is experiencing a massive dieoff across the state, from Tacoma to the Hoh Rainforest. Scientists have been studying the decline since 2010 but don’t know why it’s happening.

Blogs & Columns

‘It has changed my life.’ New program aims to help people straddled with predatory car loans

September 21, 2018 04:46 PM

It has cost millions and moved just 46 people into housing. Still, judging Tacoma’s tent city is tricky.

September 19, 2018 05:07 PM

Long overdue pedestrian gates at deadly Old Town rail crossing will ‘save lives,’ attorney says

September 17, 2018 05:14 PM

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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 17, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 17, 2018

September 17, 2018 02:35 PM

Puyallup pulls away early in 37-7 win against Sumner

Puyallup pulls away early in 37-7 win against Sumner

September 14, 2018 10:59 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 10 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 10 2018

September 10, 2018 03:04 PM

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Since he was Kid Sensation he’s wanted to rap Steppenwolf. Now he’s about to take a magic carpet ride

On Friday, Xola Malik, otherwise known at Kid Sensation, will team up with Glen Bui and the rest of his Steppenwolf Revisited band at Tacoma’s Jazzbones for a night of each group’s originals plus a few collaborations between the two.

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Been to Tacoma’s new Mexican steakhouse, the first in the area? Here’s what to order

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Been to Tacoma’s new Mexican steakhouse, the first in the area? Here’s what to order

September 20, 2018 12:00 PM

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Grizzly bear cubs have been named and are ready to show off for the public

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Grizzly bear cubs have been named and are ready to show off for the public

September 19, 2018 10:50 AM

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