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U.S. Politics
Why stop at $1,400? These Democratic senators want Biden to back recurring stimulus checks
thenewstribune.com - Alex Roarty
A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to support recurring direct payments to lower-income Americans, arguing that regular, …
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Tacoma memorial honors those who died, often alone, from COVID-19
thenewstribune.com - Craig Sailor
Social distancing has meant social isolation for many families during the year-long COVID-19 pandemic, even when it comes time to memorialize someone …
1 day ago
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Monday in Washington state
thenewstribune.com - Craig Sailor
The Washington state Department of Health reported 475 new cases of COVID-19 Monday and 13 deaths from the disease since Friday. Pierce County …
1 day ago
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White Nationalism
Tacoma teacher investigated for alleged affiliation with Proud Boys to resign, records show
thenewstribune.com - Allison Needles
A Tacoma Public Schools teacher whose alleged ties to a white supremacy group spurred a district investigation will resign. District personnel records …
12 hours ago
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Washington State
New Pierce County COVID-19 cases dip below 100 on Monday
thenewstribune.com - Debbie Cockrell
Pierce County reported 85 new COVID-19 cases Monday, with two additional deaths. The latest deaths involved: ▪ A Tacoma man in his 50s. ▪ A Gig Harbor …
12 hours ago