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New state data on student discipline sheds light on racial disparities

Tacoma Public Schools is already aware of the problem, and has launched two initiatives aimed at eliminating disproportionate discipline for students of color.Click to Continue »

 

Pair found dead in Auburn home; homicide-suicide suspected

A man and a woman were found dead Sunday after an apparent homicide-suicide in Auburn.Click to Continue »

 

Charging papers: Pierce County man accused of trying to hire fellow inmate as hit man

James Carns’ plan to have a fellow Pierce County inmate kill his wife and several church members unraveled when the inmate told the wife, according to prosecutors.Click to Continue »

 

Teenager arrested in Parkland shooting

A teenager accidentally shot a woman Friday in Parkland, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department.Click to Continue »

 

Q&A: Centro Latino accepting professional and student artwork for August festival

Tacoma’s second annual Latin Arts festival will celebrate professional and student artwork in August — but first, Centro Latino needs submissions.Click to Continue »

 

Airlines agree Sea-Tac’s international arrivals facility needs upgrade, expansion

But how to pay for the $604 million facility stirs controversy among the airport’s airline customers.Click to Continue »

 

Ryan Moore on state of golf game: ‘Driving me crazy’

The Puyallup golfer finishes the Memorial Tournament with an even-par 72, but isn’t satisfied, especially after feeling recurring issues with his ball-striking, putting…Click to Continue »

 

Lacey-area family of four hits the road with Airstream and a dream

He’s a high school teacher, she’s a coupon-clipping Queen Bee. They’re taking a year off to explore the country.Click to Continue »

 

Despite struggles at Memorial, Woods says he’ll be ready for U.S. Open

Tiger Woods says he will take the next few days off, then work on putting the rest of the week. He will also allow his blister to heal before heading…Click to Continue »

 

Vapor product tax, raising smoking age still alive in Legislature

The state House may have agreed on a plan to tax vapor products and liquid nicotine, and part of the deal involves raising the smoking age for traditional cigarettes to…Click to Continue »

 

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