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Pierce County rural areas to see improved internet through $12M project

Pierce County has announced a public-private partnership that will use more than $7 million in federal funds to boost internet access in the region’s most rural areas.

Election Preview 2024: Pierce County Executive

With the 2024 General Election coming this Nov. 5, Ryan Mello and Kelly Chambers will be on the ballot for Pierce County Executive.

Boeing pulls healthcare coverage for striking machinists as WA taxpayers step up

Boeing machinists who’ve been on strike nearly three weeks are getting some help from state taxpayers in the form of healthcare and dental coverage, which lapsed for them on Sept. 30, due to the walkout.


Library board to discuss budget

At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, Oct. 9, 3:30 p.m., regular meeting, the board will discuss the draft balanced operating budget and planned work for 2025.

Funding awarded for clean energy projects

Two Pierce County departments were awarded grant funding from the Washington State Department of Commerce Clean Energy Program.

Northwest Trek celebrates fall with events

It’s time for fall fun for the whole family at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park! From exploring the forest at night to watching animals enjoy fall offerings like pumpkins, there is something for everyone to enjoy.


Eatonville crowns Homecoming queen and king

Eatonville High School crowned Homecoming royalty on Sept. 27.

Recipe: Bowling for food

Bowls are a popular and trendy category of food. The concept is simple: An individual serving bowl is arranged with various composed ingredients, such as cooked grains, vegetables, salads and proteins, that are connected by flavors and spices from regional cuisines.

Eatonville boys tennis defeats Clover Park, 4-1; two matches this week

The Eatonville High School boys tennis team secured a decisive 4-1 victory over Clover Park in a home match on Thursday.


Eatonville swim team captures back-to-back wins

The Eatonville High School girls’ swim team delivered impressive performances, securing victories against both Clover Park and Steilacoom.

Eatonville cross country team picks up victories

The Eatonville High School cross country teams opened their 2A South Puget Sound League season in commanding fashion, sweeping both the boys and girls team titles on Thursday, Sept. 26.

Courson’s 7-goal week fuels Eatonville’s dominance

The Eatonville Cruisers girls soccer team had a commanding week, earning two shutout victories, including a dominant 6-0 win at home against Washington on Tuesday.


Eatonville stays unbeaten, dominates in Homecoming game

Despite a last-minute schedule change due to the ongoing referee shortage, which moved the Homecoming game to an earlier 4:30 p.m. kickoff, the Eatonville Cruisers showed no signs of disruption.

Recipe: Miso magic

A miso-infused glaze is a handy condiment that lends rich and satisfying flavor to fish, vegetables and tofu.

Fife edges out Cruisers by narrow margin

Eatonville High School’s swim team opened its season with a narrow 83-80 loss to Fife at the Fife Aquatic Center on Sept. 17.


Eatonville falls 1-0 to Fife in 2A SPSL league opener

The Eatonville Cruisers began their 2A SPSL League campaign with a narrow 1-0 defeat against Fife on Thursday, with an early defensive error proving costly.

Electrifying Washington’s ferry fleet could cost $4.4 billion or more

Like with the Washington state highway system, Washington State Ferries also faces what it describes as “long-term unfunded needs,” the vast majority related to state efforts to electrify the ferry system that could cost taxpayers $4.4 billion or more in the years to come.

Savvy Senior: How to assess what you need in a walker

Can you give me some tips on choosing an appropriate walker for my elderly father? He has some balance issues along with arthritis in his hips and could use a little more help than a cane provides.


WSDOT faces $900M funding gap by 2027-2029 biennium

The Washington State Department of Transportation’s accounts face a combined $900 million funding shortfall by the 2027-2029 biennium, according to a state Senate committee.

WSDOT: State highway system in ‘early stages of failure’

The Washington state highway system is in “early stages of failure” due to a lack of maintenance and preservation for not only the highway infrastructure itself, but also regarding the equipment and facilities that need to be replaced or upgraded, according to a recent presentation by the Washington State Department of Transportation.