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Celebrate Oktoberfest at Mill Haus Cider Company

The Mill Haus Cider Company is hosting its Oktoberfest celebration with a series of events, starting Oct. 9 through Oct. 13.

Eastern Washington growers, ranchers not satisfied with gray wolf predation rules

Members of the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission met over three days last week in Spokane to discuss a number of topics, but concerns over gray wolf predation dominated comments from the public.

Recipe: Add a smear to your winter squash

You might call this recipe a two-fer. It's not just about the roasted delicata squash. It's also about the smear of labneh that accompanies it.

Washington candidates for Secretary of State clash over disinformation, residency

It’s unclear how many people watched, but there was another contentious election debate Tuesday night in addition to the one between the U.S. vice presidential candidates.

Federal government, states grapple with regulating hemp products

While the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is on track to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, efforts at both the federal and state levels to regulate legal hemp products are ongoing.

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.

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.

Recipe: Miso magic

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

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.

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