Spare me the hypocrisy

KOMO-TV Seattle - Mon Nov 23

I consider myself an animal lover, but this little episodic rabbit kerfluffle leaves me wondering what makes some people so whacky when it comes to all creatures big and small.

Teen bike rider hurt in crash with pickup

The Olympian - Sun Nov 22

A Yelm teen was injured Thursday evening when he was struck by a pickup while riding his bicycle, according to the Washington State Patrol.

Recipe for restaurants: Smile, be consistent

Tacoma News Tribune - Sun Nov 22

It's not the easiest way to earn a living. A report compiled earlier this month by the Washington Restaurant Association shows that 76 percent of state restaurant owners saw a decline in September sales compared to sales in September 2008.

Buckley woman rescued from early-morning house fire

Sumner / Lake Tapps Reporter - Sat Nov 21

Two firefighters are credited with saving the life of a Buckley-area woman during a Nov.

HSUS offers reward in case of abandoned horses

Seattle Times - Sat Nov 21

The case of five emaciated horses found abandoned in a Pierce County forest has prompted the Humane Society of the United States to offer a $2,500 reward for information leading to arrests and convictions.

Anyone would have helped desperate woman on bridge? Sadly, no

Tacoma News Tribune - Sat Nov 21

I t has been a falling-down week, with miracles. In Seattle, a man washing windows eight stories up fell when his rig failed Thursday.

break-ins south hill puyallup high alert

KING-TV Seattle - Fri Nov 20

I work in the South Hill area, recently we have had our vehicles being broken into.

Take Kids to Celebrate Christmas with Santa and Central Pierce County Fire & Rescue

Associated Content - Fri Nov 20

The holiday season is gearing up. All over, lots of organizations have free Christmas events for kids of all ages.

Tacoma visitor bureau hands out tourism awards

The News Tribune - Fri Nov 20

Amid a surf-n-turf lunch of chicken and salmon at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, the Tacoma Regional Convention and Visitor Bureau celebrated its 20th year Thursday by naming the annual Tourism Celebrity Award winners.

County budget reflects slow economy

The Peninsula Gateway - Thu Nov 19

The Pierce County Council passed a $269.3 million budget last week for 2010, shaping the spending and direction of the county for the next year.