Poll shows text-messaging has doubled over the past 18 months, even though...
This comes to us courtesy of our friends in public relations. PEMCO Insurance did a poll in June of this year that found that text-messaging is on the rise. It’s like Prohibition: There’s nothing like...
View ArticleApparently, former Rep. Bill Fromhold is the ONLY man for the job
This post comes to us courtesy of Jason Mercier at the Washington Policy Center, who is ever-vigilant when it comes to state contracts, especially those for which there is no competition. Former state...
View ArticleCorrection: Friday meeting about McNeil prison is for community; meet with...
I made a mistake in the story that appeared in today’s News Tribune, in both the print and on-line editions. There will be a meeting of community leaders this Friday at 4 p.m. in the International...
View ArticleCost of Sound Transit tunnel under Capitol Hill: $153 million
As Sound Transit notes in its news release, that bid was almost $21 million lower than its engineers estimated. Bids for Capitol Hill light rail tunneling come in below estimate Apparent low bid is...
View ArticleMega Millions jackpot is $325 million; 4th largest in North America
This just in: The lottery’s main spokeswoman, Jacque Coe, is available for interviews. Anyone wanna talk to her? MEDIA ADVISORY Mega Millions is at $325 Million; One of the Largest Jackpots in North...
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JT ‘Got Milk’ Wilcox is running for Tom Campbell’s House seat
J.T. Wilcox, who used to be chief financial officer for Wilcox Farms, made it official today by announcing that he is running to replace state Rep. Tom Campbell, R-Roy, in the 2nd Legislative District....
View ArticleMega Millions jackpot is now $333 million for tonight’s drawing
MEGA MILLIONS SOARS TO $333 MILLION! Jackpot now the fourth largest in North American history OLYMPIA – Sales are so brisk that the Mega Millions jackpot has been raised from $325 million to $333...
View ArticleRep. Tom Campbell will run for state House seat, not Congress
I should check my answering machine more often. I guess I was too busy making dilly beans over the weekend. State Rep. Tom Campbell, R-Roy, left a message to say he is withdrawing from his previously...
View ArticleWasham recall supporters turn in signatures
BY SEAN ROBINSON Staff writer Backers of a campaign to recall Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer Dale Washam shot their final bolt Tuesday. Now it’s all about the math. Puyallup resident Robin Farris and...
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Rep. Marcie Maxwell leaving state House for education adviser job with Inslee...
State Rep. Marcie Maxwell put out a statement Tuesday saying she is resigning her seat in the Legislature to take a senior education-adviser role in Gov. Jay Inslee‘s executive policy office later in...
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