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OK to be angry about Pierce County slipping to Phase 2. It’s part of grief process

Opinion

OK to be angry about Pierce County slipping to Phase 2. It’s part of grief process

As the 253 prepares to roll backwards, which of the five stages of grief are you in? asks the TNT Editorial Board.

A big gamble for Washington: Help non-tribal cardrooms survive or let them die?

Editorials

A big gamble for Washington: Help non-tribal cardrooms survive or let them die?

Washington needs real police reform, not ‘what if’ hysteria about high-speed chases

Editorials

Washington needs real police reform, not ‘what if’ hysteria about high-speed chases

April 9, 2021, 5:40 AM

Washington smokers now get vaccine priority. Our gut doesn’t approve; our head does

Editorials

Washington smokers now get vaccine priority. Our gut doesn’t approve; our head does

April 8, 2021, 5:40 AM

Yes, Tacoma’s historic churches can be rescued. Let’s celebrate this success story

Editorials

Yes, Tacoma’s historic churches can be rescued. Let’s celebrate this success story

‘Frustrating as hell’ - Democrats’ plan to shake up Washington public health can wait

Editorials

‘Frustrating as hell’ - Democrats’ plan to shake up Washington public health can wait

It’s time for Washington elected leaders to come out of bunker, meet in person again

Editorials

It’s time for Washington elected leaders to come out of bunker, meet in person again

Was Sheriff Troyer wrong to call 911? This lawmaker says yes, wants law against it

Editorials

Was Sheriff Troyer wrong to call 911? This lawmaker says yes, wants law against it

March 25, 2021, 5:40 AM

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Site of former Tacoma Sixth Avenue Kmart sells for millions. Here’s what’s planned

April 13, 2021, 11:17 AM

Pierce County gets ‘gut punch’ rollback to Phase 2, seeking options to help businesses

City of Tacoma to clear homeless encampment along East 72nd Street

April 12, 2021, 10:06 AM

A refresher on what you can and can’t do at a Pierce County restaurant or bar in Phase 2

Woman hurt after reckless driver sends big red ball rolling outside Tacoma Target store

From frayed to first-rate: A brief look at Urban Grace Church’s sanctuary renovation

Editorials

From frayed to first-rate: A brief look at Urban Grace Church’s sanctuary renovation

Washington state Death with Dignity law is due for update. But how much is too much?

Editorials

Washington state Death with Dignity law is due for update. But how much is too much?

March 23, 2021, 12:00 PM

Troyer’s 2 a.m. fiasco is Exhibit A why Pierce County must stop electing sheriffs

Editorials

Troyer’s 2 a.m. fiasco is Exhibit A why Pierce County must stop electing sheriffs

Tacoma needs full search for new school chief. Don’t rush to anoint heir apparent

Editorials

Tacoma needs full search for new school chief. Don’t rush to anoint heir apparent

COVID-19 shows too many Washington workers unsafe, under pressure to stay silent

Editorials

COVID-19 shows too many Washington workers unsafe, under pressure to stay silent

March 18, 2021, 6:00 AM

Cone of silence around new Gig Harbor fire chief must be lifted. Transparency matters

Editorials

Cone of silence around new Gig Harbor fire chief must be lifted. Transparency matters

March 16, 2021, 12:00 PM

Politicians playing favorites with Washington state wine industry leaves sour taste

Editorials

Politicians playing favorites with Washington state wine industry leaves sour taste

March 14, 2021, 10:00 AM

Curbing Inslee’s emergency power all but dead. We should learn from Texas, New York

Editorials

Curbing Inslee’s emergency power all but dead. We should learn from Texas, New York

You’ll soon pay Pierce County mental health tax. But leaders must fix mistake first

Opinion

You’ll soon pay Pierce County mental health tax. But leaders must fix mistake first

Tacoma must reckon with all police use of force, not just kind that killed Manny Ellis

Opinion

Tacoma must reckon with all police use of force, not just kind that killed Manny Ellis

March 6, 2021, 6:00 AM

Replacing Native American mascot is big test for this Pierce County school district

Editorials

Replacing Native American mascot is big test for this Pierce County school district

March 4, 2021, 2:30 PM

No selfies for you! Banning them inside parts of Washington state Capitol seems harsh

Editorials

No selfies for you! Banning them inside parts of Washington state Capitol seems harsh

Will hybrid learning hurt high schoolers? Some in this Pierce County district fear so

Editorials

Will hybrid learning hurt high schoolers? Some in this Pierce County district fear so

How to raise Washington taxes during COVID-19 pandemic: very cautiously or not at all

Editorials

How to raise Washington taxes during COVID-19 pandemic: very cautiously or not at all

February 27, 2021, 6:00 AM

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