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RW Davis, founder and leader of the New Testament Christian Church, dies

By Bruce A. Smith The Mountain News received a report this week that RW Davis, the controversial leader of the New Testament Christian Church, died this week. The NTCC is headquartered in Graham, Washington, and locally the congregation is known … Continue reading

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Daniel Morse memorialized Graham

by Bruce A. Smith   Daniel “Danny” Morse was honored by his family, friends, and community members in a memorial service held on 204th St near where he was killed by a drunk driver in 2009.  Danny, 14, was struck on … Continue reading

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Traffic Advisory for Graham, Feb 24-27

 By Bruce A. Smith  The Graham area will be affected by WS-DOT work on traffic signals next week, from Monday through Thursday along Meridian Avenue during the middle part of the day.

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FBI seeking fugitive in Washington state

by Bruce A. Smith The Seatttle office of the FBI is asking Mountain News-WA readers for assistance in locating a fugitive named Kevin Anthony Briggs. Here are the press releases from Ayn Dietrich, the PIO in Seattle, and she offers … Continue reading

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Orting’s Chocolate Strollers brave cold winds for treats and fun

 By Bruce A. Smith  The Third Annual Chocolate Stroll in Orting last Saturday, Feb 9, was a success, as families, seniors, couples and kids scurried about town getting their chocolate candies. However, the biting wind necessitated many unscheduled stops for … Continue reading

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Third Annual Chocolate Stroll coming to Orting

by Bruce A. Smith The Third Annual Chocolate Stroll in Orting is preparing to launch next weekend, Saturday February 8.  For the uninitiated, the Chocolate Stroll is a city-wide event hosted by the businesses of Orting, who open their doors and … Continue reading

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Central Pierce Fire to honor staff at YMCA for aquatic rescue

 A dramatic rescue took place earlier this month at the Mel Korum YMCA in South Hill, and the Mountain News is delighted to post the details as presented in this press release from Assistant Chief Ed Hrivnak of the Central … Continue reading

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Readers weigh in on GMO labeling initiative

By Bruce A. Smith In next month’s election, Washington voters will decide on a state wide initiative that if food products contain Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) then the producers will be required to indicate that on the labels.

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Body Recovered on Pinnacle Peak Trail in Mount Rainier National Park

Kevin Backer, a public information officer for the Mount Rainier National Park, sent the Mountain News the following press release today concerning a missing hiker: Rangers and Mountain Rescue volunteers at Mount Rainier National Park recovered the body of George … Continue reading

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176th St road widening project nearing completion

by Bruce A. Smith After years of construction, the widening of 176th St to four lanes is nearing completion with the announcement this week that work will begin this July on the last major section in Spanaway.

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