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Our Views: Expect pot shop legal troubles in 2014
It all seemed so straight forward when voters approved Initiative 502 to legalize the recreational use of marijuana – shops would open, the state would get taxes and the will of voters would be...
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Local Restaurant Spotlight: New Year, new you: Five easy tips to get more fiber
For many, the New Year provides a reason to examine the changes we would like to make for a healthier life. This January will be no different for the many Americans who will think about improving their...
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Free classes offered for aspiring U.S. Citizens
People will find help with becoming a U.S. citizen during free classes at Pierce County Libraries. Participants will prepare for the citizenship exam, and learn about American history, democracy,...
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Guest Editorial: It’s time to rethink Obamacare
Amidst all the confusion, broken promises, false starts, delays, changes and mounting costs, 2014 is the year the president and Congress must rethink the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare.Millions of...
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Guest Editorial: Don’t tell me to eat a burger
In a recent interview with Barbara Walters, film star Jennifer Lawrence denounced the way we are taught that to make fun of someone is funny. Lawrence took particular issue with calling people “fat,”...
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Tacoma to host 2014 Go West Tourism Summit
Pierce County will look to expand its tour and travel department on Feb. 24-27 when the city hosts the 2014 Go West Summit.The Go West Summit is an international tourism convention where tour operators...
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Lewis leads TCC men past Centralia
Tacoma Community College looked to be pulling away from Centralia several times in the second half, only to see the Trailblazers charge right back. It wasn’t until Terrell Lewis banked in a jumper, and...
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The Things We Like
GLOBAL VIEWSRainier League of Arts is presenting "Global Views" juried art show at the Center Gallery at Catholic Community Services (1323 S. Yakima Ave.) through Feb. 28. About 20 artists from the...
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ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights broadcasts from the EQC
ESPN will set up shop at the Emerald Queen Casino on Jan. 10 for Battle at the Boat 94 featuring Halquist Productions’ Zahir Raheem (34-3-0, 21 KOs) in a junior welterweight contest versus Bayan Jargal...
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Tacoma celebrates the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On Jan. 20, all across the country people will be celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – a time to look back on what we’ve learned from history and how we’re keeping King’s dream alive as we enter...
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Local Restaurant Spotlight: Uncle Thurm’s ponders BBQ challenge
Thurmond Brokenbrough, the man behind the smoker at Uncle Thurm's Finger Lickin' Ribs and Chicken, is calling out Tacoma’s slab jockeys to go rib-to-rib against his home-style recipe.“I’m the best in...
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Lakewood police arrest wanted child rapist
Lakewood police arrested Tacoma convicted child rapist Allen Apo on Monday thanks to anonymous tips from Washington’s Most Wanted viewers who spotted him. Det. Ed Troyer with Crime Stoppers of...
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