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Recent drownings are tragic reminders about the importance of water safety – free use of life jackets available

Editor’s Note: The Mountain News received this press release about summer safety from the Washington State Department of Health today, and two  facts jumped out that make this compelling information. 

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The resurgent investigation of DB Cooper – An interview with chief witness Tina Mucklow

After thirty years in hiding, Tina Mucklow, the primary witness to the DB Cooper skyjacking, had a face-to-face interview with me, which is the first time she has spoken in person with a working journalist since 1982.

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Man repays favor to Washington State Patrol after 35 years

  Editor’s Note:  This press release has just come to the Mountain News from Guy Gill, the public information officer for the Washington State Patrol.  Trooper Gill thought we would like to hear some “good news” from his department, and … Continue reading

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The DB Cooper case heats up: Looking for Tina – preparing for contact

  Tina Mucklow is the primary witness to the DB Cooper skyjacking, but for the past thirty years she has been hidden from public view. 

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Column by Paula Morris – Paving Paradise

By Paula Morris What if I told you that they were going to pave Paradise and put up a parking lot?  No, not the Paradise in the Joni Mitchell song and not the Paradise of the Bible, but the Paradise … Continue reading

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Profile: Jan LeBaron – proprietress of the Healthy Harvest

Editor’s Note:  I have just been informed this evening, Monday, September 19, 2011, that Jan LeBaron passed away this morning due to complications encountered during surgery. My sincere condolences to her family and to all those that were inspired by … Continue reading

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Pierce Conservation District to fill board position – volunteer needed

Editor’s Note:  The following press release from Pierce County may be of great interest to many Mountain News readers.  The Pierce Conservation District needs a new volunteer board member.

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The Hunt for DB Cooper: Looking for Tina – seeking a partnership with her sister, Jane Dormuth

by Bruce A. Smith  Flight attendant Tina Muckow is the primary witness to the DB Cooper skyjacking, the only unsolved skyjacking in the history of the United States.  Not only did Cooper escape with his ransom of $200,000, he has … Continue reading

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3rd Annual Eatonville Garden Tour glistens in summer sun

  Under gorgeous summer skies, the 3rd Annual Eatonville Garden Tour displayed some of the finest flower, vegetable and landscaping gardens in the Pacific Northwest, with visitors coming from as far away as Tacoma, Lake Tapps and Olympia.

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Remembering Jimi

by Bruce A. Smith  I just received a press release from the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office today announcing the conviction of Olujimi Awbah Blakeney in the shooting death of Lisa Melancon, the well-liked Tacoma city employee who was killed on her … Continue reading

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