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It’s a Woman’s World

Instead of turning the spotlight on these dynamic individuals for being female leaders, we chose to elevate them as leaders who happen to be female.

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Tumwater-Based Alaffia Wins National Corporate Excellence Award

Tumwater-headquartered beauty care company Alaffia recently won the U.S. Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence in Women’s Economic Empowerment.

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Tacoma Teachers to Vote on Tentative Agreement

The Tacoma School District says a tentative agreement was reached with the Tacoma Education Association Thursday night. School is scheduled to start Monday, September 17.

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Electronic Passes Now Available for Mount Rainier National Park

Lines to get into Mount Rainier National Park may be a little shorter this year thanks to a new service that allows park visitors to pay in advance online.

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Sumner Releases Updated Town Center Plan

The City of Sumner's new Town Center Plan Update proposes increased housing density, more commercial mixed-use zones, and other changes, while still preserving the city's "small-town charm."

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Karen Fraser: Winning Them Over

Karen Fraser, a soft-spoken yet persuasive feminist, would become the first female mayor of Lacey, a progressive county commissioner, and for 28 years an influential state legislator.

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Experience Olympia & Beyond Receives Industry Accreditation

Experience Olympia & Beyond received the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program seal at this summer’s Destinations International conference.

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One of Two Pierce County Ferries to be Dry Docked Until November

The required dry docking inspection of the M/V Christine Anderson, one of Pierce County’s two ferries, will begin Sept. 17 and is expected to be complete by Nov. 2. The county’s other ferry, the M/V Steilacoom II, will handle the full schedule.

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Tacoma Students May Have to Attend Saturday School to Make up for Teacher Strike

Saturday school isn't out of the question for Tacoma students who may have to make up the days they've missed due to the ongoing teacher strike.

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PLU Chosen to Host Senate Debate

Pacific Lutheran University has been selected to host a public debate between U.S. Senate candidates Maria Cantwell (D) and Susan Hutchison (R) at 7 p.m. on Oct. 6.