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Innovative nutritional classes to be offered in Graham

Editor’s Note: The following announcement was received by the Mountain News today.  The presenters, Traci Woodcock and Theresa Devers shared their nutritional knowledge last night at the Graham Self-Reliant Community monthly meeting, and have another presentation planning for Graham on … Continue reading

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Proposed road closure in Frederickson ignites controversy

by Josh Magill Over the last few months, a proposal to close a portion of 180th Street East in Frederickson has quietly moved its way through the Pierce County processes.  However, as stated by county engineer Brian Stacey at the … Continue reading

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The Hunt for DB Cooper – An interview with a so-called Cooper copycat – skyjacker Robb Dolin Heady

by Bruce A. Smith  I spoke with Robb Dolin Heady this week, a man who hijacked an airliner in 1972 in the style of DB Cooper.   Robb has served his time in prison and has been released for several years.  … Continue reading

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Mount Rainier National Park releases economic report – $33 million generated in local economy

 Editor’s Note:  The following press release from Mount Rainier National Park was received today at the Mountain News.  It details how massive the economic impact is of the park and eco-tourism.

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Mount Rainier National Park sets spring and summer schedule

Editor’s Note: Even though Paradise has 14 feet of snow, Mount Rainier National Park announced its spring and summer schedule today, posted below in their press release:

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A voice of the new generation, Ashlynn Hopkins, on healing communities

by Ashlynn Hopkins  We know that over the years media goes through phases of placing public attention on different health issues and epidemics, such as cancer and cerebral palsy.  But this effort to assist those with serious disorders is uneven.

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Dept of Health seeks court order to stop unlicensed Eatonville medical practice

Editor’s Note:  An Eatonville health practitioner is dispensing treatments illegally, the Washington State Department of Health charged today in the press release posted below.  The agency says it has obtained a restraining order against Sung Min Im, who apparently was … Continue reading

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Beyond the Borders expands to help folks without transportation

~ Editor’s Note It’s with a sigh of relief I’ve learned today that one program that truly helps people is being maintained as governmental budgets continue to be slashed.  One big example is the “Beyond the Borders” shuttle service that … Continue reading

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The Hunt for DB Cooper – I join the Hunt

by Bruce A. Smith  Yes, I’m part of the resurgence, caught up in the swell like a giddy newbie.  That’s not to say I had never heard of DB Cooper and his skyjacking, for I had, but I was 22 … Continue reading

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The Hunt for DB Cooper – An in-depth look at the resurgence to solve America’s most mysterious skyjacking

by Bruce A. Smith The Resurgence – The Internet, DNA, and the Legacy of Larry Carr  The resurgent investigation of DB Cooper didn’t begin with just one dramatic act, but rather, was a slow convergence of technology and cultural events.  … Continue reading

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