Steilacoom News

Amid today's orgy of adulation over Michael Jackson, we should pause and remember real heroes--men and women who paid the ultimate price for this nation, but whose lives go uncelebrated.

The more than 600 people who gathered Monday to celebrate the war-shortened life of Lt.

The war in Afghanistan is taking a toll on soldiers from Washington. An Aberdeen family was told their son was killed on the Fourth of July.

Governor Chris Gregoire directed today that flags at all Washington state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff Wednesday, July 1, in memory of U.S. Army 1st Lt.

The body of Lt. Brian Bradshaw of Steilacoom, who died June 18 in Kheyl, Afghanistan, will come home today to Fort Lewis.

Doris Jairala has been a Pierce Transit rider for five years, relying on the Route 53 bus almost every day to get to housekeeping jobs.

A 24-year-old Steilacoom resident has died in Afghanistan, according to the Department of Defense.

Four historic ferries that served Port Townsend and Keystone as well as other ferry routes in the Puget Sound region for decades will soon be scrapped.

The real impact of the budget cuts handed down to school districts around our state still remains to be seen, but parents and teachers alike are watching closely to see whata s ahead.

For those who are complaining that the law is NOT being followed, here is a line from the article: "Under Washington state law, sex offenders can be confined indefinitely if it's determined they're a danger to the public." This should ease your fears that the law is not being followed.

Two Republicans with military backgrounds plan to take on seven-term U.S. Rep. Adam Smith next year in the 9th Congressional District race.

Washington Virtual Academies High School's graduation was tiny by most high school standards, but nonetheless historic.

YAKIMA, Wash. -- Yakima School Board President Vickie Ybarra spoke Thursday night at the Yakima Valley Community College commencement ceremony.

Pierce County might borrow $46 million over two years to improve some of the county's most congested roads.

French scientists assert that there is an important connection between the nerves and muscles of the face and eyes, and allowing the beard to grow strengthens the eye.

I was once lost for two days between Louisville and Nashville. It's only about 170 miles, but I kept making wrong turns and we never did get to Dollywood.

She stands 6 feet, school bell and book in hand, while keeping a watchful eye on her students.

Within the context of Tacoma roots-rock outfit Junkyard Jane, Leanne Trevalyan is the yin to songwriting partner Billy Stoops' yang.

Pierce County Councilman Dick Muri has announced he's running for the 9th District congressional seat held by Rep.

A Lakewood police officer was hurt Wednesday when his motorcycle struck a car near Fort Steilacoom Park.