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DuPont General Store hopes to open in July

Yes, it really is true. The days of borrowing an egg, onion, or a cup of flour from a neighbor because you don’t want to drive roughly 15 miles round trip in rush hour traffic to the grocery store, might be over. DuPont’s forty-six year dry spell of not … [Read More...]

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A sketch of the new addition at Saltar's Point Elementary in Steilacoom.

Construction begins on new classrooms at Saltar’s Point Elementary

Construction of two new classrooms and restroom facilities has started at Saltar's Point Elementary School this week. The school, located in Steilacoom, Washington, accommodates all fourth and fifth grade students in the Steilacoom Historical School District. School officials state that the design of the new addition will match the existing feel and color of the main building. Classrooms will

The Chihuly Bridge of Glass is a 500-foot-long pedestrian overpass which links the Museum of Glass to the Washington State History Museum and downtown Tacoma. Seen here is the Seaform Pavilion, a ceiling made of 2,364 objects from Chihuly's Seaform and Persian series. The Museum of Glass is one of three downtown museums participating in the Blue Star Museums program.

Tacoma Museum District honors Active Duty Military with Blue Star Museum Program

The Tacoma Museum District will again offer free admission to active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day (May 27) through Labor Day (September 2) as part of the Blue Star Museum Program. Visit Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, and Tacoma Art Museum to experience the rich culture in our area. Leadership support for the Blue Star Museums program is

Pierce County Ferry on a run to Anderson Island.

Low tides will affect Pierce County ferry service May 22-29

Pierce County ferry riders in large vehicles - such as an RV, commercial truck or a vehicle towing a trailer - should plan ahead to avoid low tides from May 22-29. Load restrictions will be in place on some sailings, and the rider may be asked to postpone their trip until a later sailing. Ticket agents and crew will be checking all large vehicles and all vehicles towing trailers that arrive

Public can comment on sign code amendment

Duke Reality, acting on behalf of Amazon,  is asking the City of DuPont to amend its sign code, which was adopted by DuPont City Council in January 2013. In an application submitted to the city on April 18, Duke Realty is asking to amend city code that deals with the current freestanding sign limit of 25 square feet (SF) and wall sign limit of 120 SF. The application reads in part, "while

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Document shredding Event for Steilacoom residents on May 18

Steilacoom residents can safely have their confidential documents shredded and help stock the local food bank on Saturday, May 18 at Steilacoom Public Works from 9 a.m. to Noon. Residents are limited to bringing two file boxes or three grocery bags of documents per resident. Please do not bring plastic bags, DVDs or other items that will jam the shredder. This is a free event for the Town of

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Sports

Men’s NCAA Division II Golf comes…

Western Washington University Vikings finished second to qualify for a trip to Hershey, Penn. Photo Courtesy Aric Becker Media.

Over 100 NCAA golfers descended upon the fairways of The Home Course in DuPont … [Read More...]

Register now for Puget Sound Amateur…

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The deadline to register for the 48th annual Puget Sound Amateur golf tournament … [Read More...]

Burkey and Smego hold on in final round…

Lisa Smego & Ginny Burkey who both play out of The Home Course in DuPont.

Ginny Burkey and Lisa Smego, who both play out of The Home Course in DuPont, … [Read More...]

Business

Steilacoom Chamber of Commerce Trade…

A Trade Show featuring businesses of the Steilacoom Chamber of  Commerce will … [Read More...]

City of DuPont seeks Independent…

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The City of DuPont announced on April 5 that it is seeking proposals from … [Read More...]

State Farm looks to expand…

The News Tribune reported on April 3 that Insurance giant State Farm is looking … [Read More...]

Schools

Tacoma teacher receives NFF ‘Coach…

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Charles Wright Academy’s Head Football Coach Mike Finch received the ‘Coach … [Read More...]

Candidate filing begins Monday, May 13…

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If you live in Pierce County and are considering running for an elected office … [Read More...]

Community invited to meet Saltar’s…

The Steilacoom Historical School District will hold a community forum on … [Read More...]