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Congratulations, President Biden. Now come to Pierce County, a familiar spot for you

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Congratulations, President Biden. Now come to Pierce County, a familiar spot for you

As the sign says, “You’ll like Tacoma,” Mr. President. In fact, you already have, writes the TNT’s opinion page editor.
Our mountain is Tahoma, not Rainier. Now’s the time for Washington to change name

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Our mountain is Tahoma, not Rainier. Now’s the time for Washington to change name

January 17, 2021, 12:00 PM
I came to Pierce County by way of the Philippines, a witness to how democracies fall

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I came to Pierce County by way of the Philippines, a witness to how democracies fall

January 15, 2021, 1:00 PM
Cast adrift: COVID aid still skimpy for Washington hospitality businesses like mine

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Cast adrift: COVID aid still skimpy for Washington hospitality businesses like mine

January 10, 2021, 12:00 PM
COVID-19 bidding war for Washington state nurses is bad healthcare policy

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COVID-19 bidding war for Washington state nurses is bad healthcare policy

January 9, 2021, 12:00 PM
Pierce County must invest in broadband sooner, not later. Innovation depends on it

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Pierce County must invest in broadband sooner, not later. Innovation depends on it

I’m part of the top 3-percent earners - so tax me higher, says Pierce County resident

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I’m part of the top 3-percent earners - so tax me higher, says Pierce County resident

December 20, 2020, 12:00 PM
Cutting Tacoma police budget just 1 percent is big mistake that gets zero headlines

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Cutting Tacoma police budget just 1 percent is big mistake that gets zero headlines

December 19, 2020, 12:00 PM

Trending Stories

Looking for COVID-19 vaccine in Pierce County? Health department offers more details

‘Tiger King’ star Jeff Lowe must surrender cats due to ‘shocking disregard,’ feds say

January 19, 2021, 1:20 PM

Pregnant Tacoma woman dies after beating by husband

Man shot and killed in Tacoma on Monday; second victim hospitalized

January 19, 2021, 10:02 AM

Pierce County starting to see plateau in new COVID-19 cases, health department says

I’m one of many independent workers in Tacoma. We like freedom but need benefits, too

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I’m one of many independent workers in Tacoma. We like freedom but need benefits, too

December 13, 2020, 2:00 PM
Don’t throw Tacoma-Pierce public health workers into further chaos during pandemic

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Don’t throw Tacoma-Pierce public health workers into further chaos during pandemic

December 12, 2020, 2:00 PM
Semi-independent Tacoma-Pierce Health Department is part of long American tradition

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Semi-independent Tacoma-Pierce Health Department is part of long American tradition

December 10, 2020, 2:00 PM
Statehood for Puerto Rico is long overdue

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Statehood for Puerto Rico is long overdue

Tacoma-area health clinic ‘dinosaurs’ were worth fighting for. It’s too bad we lost

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Tacoma-area health clinic ‘dinosaurs’ were worth fighting for. It’s too bad we lost

November 28, 2020, 2:00 PM
Trump’s damage to US elections could be long-term, UW Tacoma professor fears

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Trump’s damage to US elections could be long-term, UW Tacoma professor fears

November 27, 2020, 12:00 PM
I spent five decades in classrooms, Tacoma teacher says. These colleagues stand out

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I spent five decades in classrooms, Tacoma teacher says. These colleagues stand out

November 26, 2020, 12:00 PM
There were hard Thanksgivings pre-pandemic. Uncle Wally’s Cold Duck always helped

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There were hard Thanksgivings pre-pandemic. Uncle Wally’s Cold Duck always helped

November 22, 2020, 3:00 PM
Intersection of COVID-19, social unrest should be eye-opening for Tacoma

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Intersection of COVID-19, social unrest should be eye-opening for Tacoma

November 21, 2020, 12:00 PM
For Pierce County families stressed about COVID-19 school shutdowns, there is hope

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For Pierce County families stressed about COVID-19 school shutdowns, there is hope

November 15, 2020, 12:00 PM
Laid-off Tacoma hotel workers need City Hall on their side, says Catholic priest

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Laid-off Tacoma hotel workers need City Hall on their side, says Catholic priest

November 14, 2020, 12:00 PM
What a penguin chick taught a Pierce County teacher about climate and hope

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What a penguin chick taught a Pierce County teacher about climate and hope

November 8, 2020, 12:00 PM
Tacoma ready for COVID-19 economic rebound, and ready for Amazon

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Tacoma ready for COVID-19 economic rebound, and ready for Amazon

Strike up the band and join the chorus: Keep Music Live in Tacoma

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Strike up the band and join the chorus: Keep Music Live in Tacoma

October 31, 2020, 12:00 PM
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