Tacoma (Washington)

Air Force flying a different breed of warrior: dolphins

By Scott Fontaine | Tacoma News Tribune TACOMA, Wash. _ Tech. Sgt. Heather Normand of Tacoma has loaded a variety of cargo onto jets over the years: food, water, troops, toilet paper, generators, helicopters, Humvees and more....

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Man sentenced for Wash. bank robberies

A 43-year-old California man has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison after pleading guilty to several bank robberies in Washington state. Robert Vincent Mendez has also been indicted in four other bank robberies...

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Former Tacoma judge gets community service

A former Pierce County Superior Court judge convicted of felony harassment and patronizing a prostitute has escaped a jail term and been sentenced to 240 hours of community service and "John School." The Associated Press...

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George Strait adds Lee Ann Womack to 'Twang' tour

George Strait [ tickets ] has added Lee Ann Womack to the roster of performers for his upcoming headlining tour in support of his latest album, "Twang." The trek, which also features Reba McEntire, kicks off Jan. 26 in...

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Fleeing man killed on I-5 near Tacoma

A man fleeing from police was struck and killed on Interstate 5 near Tacoma. The Associated Press TACOMA, Wash. — A man fleeing from police was struck and killed on Interstate 5 near Tacoma. The Washington State Patrol says...

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Cascadia's Internet Division Announces Its Latest Acquisition

TACOMA, WA--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - ( PINKSHEETS : CDIV ) -- The Internet Division of Cascadia Investments, Inc. announced today that it has acquired a 50 percent interest in www.nameringers.com , a website featuring...

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Drivers save woman who tried to jump from Narrows Bridge

Summary State troopers say the passers by stopped when they saw her on the edge of the bridge and kept her from falling until firefighters arrived. Story Published: Nov 19, 2009 at 11:10 AM PST Story Updated: Nov 19, 2009 at...

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Man running from police fatally struck on I-5

Summary Investigators said the man had outstanding arrest warrants and bolted across the freeway early Thursday morning where he was hit by two cars. Story Published: Nov 19, 2009 at 8:09 AM PST Story Updated: Nov 19, 2009 at...

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Restaurant group named Tacoma's business of year

The Tacoma Executives Association has announced its 2009 Business of the Year as C.I. Shenanigan’s/Ram International in Tacoma. The award is voted on by the membership and recognizes a member for providing outstanding customer...

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EDITORIAL: Where are bypass benefits for Lakewood?

Nov 18, 2009 (The News Tribune - Lakewood officials are absolutely right to challenge the state's proposed Point Defiance bypass project that would send Amtrak passenger trains hurtling through the city at 79 mph. They would be...

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