Steve Maynard
Tacoma News Tribune
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Mars Hill Church says it’s disbanding
The future of churches in Tacoma and Olympia is uncertain. → Read More
Tougher rules on adult magazines, DVDs win backing of County Council committee
It could be several months before the full County Council considers changing the law. → Read More
Three finalists selected for executive director of Pierce County Library System
Current deputy director Georgia Lomax is one of the three. → Read More
As first pot store in unincorporated Pierce County prepares to open, county officials prepare to close it
Lawyer for Green Collar, LLC, plans to “strike first” by filing lawsuit against Pierce County this week. → Read More
Pierce County Jail expected to rack up $2.6 million deficit by year end, sheriff says
Overtime pay to run an overflow unit is a major cause of the jail’s shortfall. Some county leaders want to see that overtime slashed. → Read More
Pierce County Council approves displaying “In God We Trust” after volatile debate
The County Council added a second slogan, “E Pluribus Unum,” to be posted in the Council Chambers, but that step failed to satisfy opponents. → Read More
Pierce County Council set to make controversial decision on posting “In God We Trust”
Proposed plaque passes 3-0 in preliminary vote; council members express surprise that it’s generated negative reaction. → Read More
Pierce County councilman wants “In God We Trust” displayed in council chambers
Opponents don’t like idea of hanging a plaque with the national motto, saying it’s not inclusive of all beliefs. → Read More
Pierce Transit CEO announces she’ll retire at end of 2014
Lynne Griffith says transit agency is “on the mend” and ready for a new leader. → Read More
Tacoma School District might buy downtown building and garage for School of the Arts
The $7.6 million purchase would result in more space for SOTA but not necessarily more students, School Board president says. → Read More
Young people pack supplies at storehouse in Fife destined for unaccompanied child immigrants
World Vision youth volunteers fill 200 backpacks with supplies and personal notes for Central American children. → Read More
Pierce Transit adding new electronic system for security, crime issues
The transit agency will spend up to $45,000 on the system to help collect data on crimes and track where public safety officers are working. → Read More
11 couples say ‘I do’ — for free — at Tacoma church
Eleven couples get married as Tacoma church offers free weddings. → Read More
Firefighters battling large brush fire near Tacoma Mall
Crews from the Tacoma Fire Department were battling a large brush fire north of the Tacoma Mall Saturday. Several engine and ladder trucks were on the scene near 42nd Street South and Fife Street, said Capt. Darren Brassard. The fire is near an apartment complex but no lives are threatened by the fire, Brassard said. The fire department said it was working to protect exposed buildings. → Read More
Toxic algae cautions issued for Spanaway Lake and three other lakes in Pierce County
The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department issued toxic algae cautions Thursday for Spanaway Lake and three other lakes. → Read More
U.S. Open tickets going quickly; final round already sold out
All final round tickets and weekly ticket packages have sold out for the U.S. Open next June at Chambers Bay Golf Course in University Place, the USGA said Thursday. → Read More
Pierce Transit to end use of paper transfer tickets
Pierce Transit’s board has voted unanimously to eliminate paper transfer tickets in favor of all-day bus passes. → Read More
Pierce County Council votes to ban overnight parking of commercial semis and trailers
Pierce County Council prohibits overnight parking of commercial big rigs in neighborhoods. → Read More
Deal to use Sounder trains for U.S. Open said to be “really close”
An agreement to deliver thousands of spectators to the doorstep of next year’s championship at Chambers Bay Golf Course in University Place is close to being final, officials say. → Read More
County will reconstruct another boat ramp in Gig Harbor area
The work on the Randall Drive Northwest boat launch is being done during the lowest tide of the year. → Read More