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15 hrs ago | Tacoma News Tribune

RUSTON: After 38 years on Town Council, she'll get her name on school gym

The Town of Ruston is honoring longtime Councilwoman Mary Joyce by naming the gym/auditorium space at the town's elementary school after her.

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Thu Jul 17, 2008

Tacoma News Tribune

TACOMA: Resolution paves way for city to provide services to Ruston

The Tacoma City Council approved a resolution Tuesday clearing the way for City Manager Eric Anderson to negotiate an agreement with the town of Ruston to provide its building and land-use planning services.

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Related Topix: Seattle Metro, Tacoma Metro, Tacoma, WA

Wed Jul 09, 2008

Tacoma News Tribune

Casino may leave Ruston after tax hike

The Ruston Town Council voted Monday to raise the town's gambling tax from a variable rate that's been running between 1 percent and 3 percent up to 12 percent.

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Related Topix: Games, Poker, Pierce County, WA

Wed Jul 02, 2008

Tacoma News Tribune

Restaurants boast prime views of ships

Looking for lunch and a view of the Tall Ships? Here are your best bets for catching Thursday's noontime parade of sail as the Tall Ships enter Commencement Bay and cruise Tacoma's Ruston Waterfront en route to ...

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Related Topix: Seattle Metro, Tacoma Metro, Tacoma, WA

Mon Jun 23, 2008

Tacoma News Tribune

Tacoma label backs talented pop singer

You could say Agnes Ingarra had a bad 2007. Her band broke up. Money woes forced her to move back to her parents' house where, for lack of space, she temporarily had to sleep in the closet.

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Related Topix: Seattle Metro, Tacoma Metro, Tacoma, WA

Sat Jun 21, 2008

Tacoma Daily Index

City, railroad deal could open downtown Prairie Line trail

A former railroad line that runs through the University of Washington Tacoma campus and down to Tacoma's waterfront could be converted into a trail for bikes and pedestrians traveling between South Tacoma and ...

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Related Topix: Railroads, Burlington Northern Santa Fe, Seattle Metro, Tacoma Metro, Tacoma, WA

Thu Jun 19, 2008

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Trailblazing pilot falls victim to alcohol, drugs

The woman entered the credit union and asked for directions. It was a warm, dry day, but she wore a raincoat.

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Sun Jun 08, 2008

Tacoma News Tribune

It's time to reassess Tacoma's urban waterfront

Published: June 5th, 2008 01:00 AM Taking a walk, then a drive, and then a walk along Tacoma's urban waterfront is a history lesson in recent American urban planning.

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Related Topix: Seattle Metro, Tacoma Metro, Tacoma, WA, Opinion

Fri Jun 06, 2008

Tacoma News Tribune

Ruston abruptly needs a mayor

Another Ruston elected official is fleeing the town's turbulent politics - this time, the mayor.

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Related Topix: Seattle Metro, Tacoma Metro, Tacoma, WA

Wed Jun 04, 2008

The Columbian

Ruston mayor quits in feud with council

Ruston Mayor Michael Transue has resigned, complaining of a hostile environment at town council meetings.

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Sat May 17, 2008

Tacoma News Tribune

Take a ride on this scenic route before it's gone

“Over the years, we've gained 30 minutes”

It is easily the best part of the trip: that segment of the Amtrak Cascades Seattle-to-Portland run that follows the Tacoma waterfront. via Tacoma News Tribune

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Related Topix: DuPont, WA, Tacoma Metro, Tacoma, WA, Seattle Metro, Lakewood, WA, Opinion

Thu May 15, 2008

Tacoma News Tribune

Get ready to run Rainier to Ruston

Runners, walkers and ultramarathon participants will take on the sixth annual Rainier to Ruston Rail-Trail Relay and Ultra on June 7, National Trails Day. via Tacoma News Tribune

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Related Topix: Seattle Metro, Tacoma Metro, Tacoma, WA

Tue May 13, 2008

Tacoma News Tribune

Mining company seeks billions from parent company to pay creditors

“The sale of SPCC was in the best interest of Asarco”

A U.S. mining company accused its Mexican parent company Monday of stripping it of its most valuable assets and forcing it into bankruptcy as it launched its $10.5 billion federal lawsuit against the company. via Tacoma News Tribune

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Related Topix: Seattle Metro, Tacoma Metro, Tacoma, WA

Sun May 11, 2008

Tacoma News Tribune

RUSTON: Body of unidentified woman discovered on railroad tracks

“We don't know if we have any more than that.”

Ruston police on Friday were investigating the death of a woman whose body was found Thursday night on railroad tracks in the town. via Tacoma News Tribune

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Related Topix: Pierce County, WA, Seattle Metro, Tacoma, WA

Fri May 09, 2008

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Woman's body found on train tracks at Tacoma

A woman's body was found on railroad tracks at Tacoma. A Burlington Northern Santa Fe spokesman, Gus Melonas , says authorities are investigating whether she was killed by a train or other trauma. via Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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Related Topix: Tacoma Metro, Tacoma, WA, Seattle Metro

Thu May 08, 2008

Tacoma News Tribune

Labor activists target Point Ruston development

“We had in-depth meetings with these folks”

A group of nine plaintiffs, most with ties to the activist group Jobs with Justice, filed a lawsuit this week against the City of Tacoma and Point Ruston LLC, claiming errors in the environmental review and ... via Tacoma News Tribune

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Related Topix: Pierce County, WA, Seattle Metro, Tacoma, WA

Mon May 05, 2008

Tacoma News Tribune

More friction in Ruston over proposal to increase town gambling tax

“This is about raising money for the town”

In Ruston, where politics is bloodsport, a new battle is brewing between the owner of the town's only mini-casino and a councilman who wants to raise the gambling tax from about 3 percent to the state maximum ... via Tacoma News Tribune

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Related Topix: Pierce County, WA, Tacoma, WA

Thu Mar 20, 2008

NWCN.com

Pierce County testing children for lead

“Very few children are actually tested in the state of Washington”

Starting Thursday, Pierce County Health Department officials will again be testing children for high levels of lead. via NWCN.com

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Related Topix: Tacoma, WA, Pierce County, WA

Sun Mar 16, 2008

Tacoma News Tribune

Iconic Goldfish Tavern may close

“And, with the land for sale, it's not likely we're going to find a buyer”

The Fish might go belly-up. The Goldfish Tavern, the iconic bar near the entrance to Point Defiance Park in Tacoma, could be closing by the end of this year. via Tacoma News Tribune

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Related Topix: Pierce County, WA, Home Listing, Home, Seattle Metro, Tacoma Metro, Tacoma, WA

Fri Mar 14, 2008

TheNewsTribune.com

Letters illuminate controversial firing of police chief by Ruston mayor

“It was clear to me from the tone and content of the Chief's remarks that he was attempting to intimidate me because I had submitted a Public Disclosure Act request”

Ruston Mayor Michael Transue fired Police Chief Jim Reinhold for a lengthy list of reasons, including Reinhold's handling of a high-profile case of alleged electricity theft and the chief's run-in with a Town ... via TheNewsTribune.com

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Related Topix: Pierce County, WA

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