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After an ‘almost unheard of’ Irish dance score, WA teen competes on world stage
The Gig Harbor teen is competing at the 2025 World Irish Dance Championships in Dublin this week, April 13-20, after finishing with close to a perfect score in the qualifying regional competition in ...
Man killed in ‘suspicious’ Gig Harbor fire IDed. 2nd victim’s name not released
Oliverio Huitron-Rosalez, 64, died on April 8 near the 15600 block of 14th Avenue Northwest, the office wrote in a news ...
House Republicans slam WA Democrats for ‘censoring’ debate on parental rights law
House lawmakers Monday were debating Senate Bill 5181, which went on to pass 56-39. Democrats say the proposal would clarify ...
Dollars spent in Pierce County have less purchasing power, jobs report shows
A WorkForce Central report found that inflation is driving up the cost of living faster than in other areas, with housing ...
Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison on Luka Doncic trade, ‘No regrets’
The Dallas Mavericks are scheduled to play the Kings in Sacramento on Wednesday in the NBA’s Play-In Tournament, but at this ...
New camera to watch for speeders through Pierce County I-5 work zone
A new camera will enforce the speed limit in work zones near Joint Base Lewis-McChord starting April 16, as state officials ...
Opinion
Washington hospitals in trouble, and new taxes won’t help | Opinion
We are profoundly concerned about the harm that these cuts will cause to our patients, communities and the skilled workforce we call on when we need care.” | Opinion ...
Podcaster sent show guest nude photo of woman without her consent, MN cops say
Aaron Imholte, who hosts the “Steel Toe Morning Show” on YouTube, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of nonconsensual ...
Man stole benefits from missing girlfriend’s son, feds say. NJ mom still missing
A judge sentenced a New Jersey man to federal prison after he pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $20,000 in benefits meant for ...
175-year-old theory about riverside ruins in Austria turns out to be true
On a riverside in eastern Austria sat a mysterious set of ruins. Some believed it to be an abandoned, run-down castle. Others ...
Two Mega Millions players win millions. Where in US were lucky tickets sold?
Two Mega Millions players in New York just missed the $96 million jackpot but won $2 million and $4 million, lottery ...
Parents, staff upset with principal shake-up in this Pierce County district
The Purdy Elementary School PTA was reached by The News Tribune on the phone but declined to comment. The Minter Creek Elementary PTA plans to take the petition to the upcoming school board meeting on ...