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Tuesday Jan 24 | The News Tribune

Flood concerns waning; winds, power outages continue

Although a flood watch remains in effect until late Thursday, Pierce County emergency management staff members said Tuesday there had been no signs of flooding or reports of major landslides.

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Tuesday Jan 24 | The News Tribune

Lack of service compels Sumner to opt out of Pierce Transit

Sumner is the latest city to take steps to drop out of Pierce Transit, joining its East Pierce neighbors Bonney Lake, Buckley and Orting.

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Mon Jan 23, 2012

The News Tribune

Flood warning in effect in Pierce County through Thursday

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for five counties, including Pierce County, with several inches of rain this week potentially causing rivers to overflow.

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Fri Jan 20, 2012

The News Tribune

Return to normal forecast for Washington - rain

The National Weather Service says warming temperatures Friday should melt snow and ice in Western Washington lowlands as the forecast returns to normal - rain - into next week.

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The News Tribune

Emergency Operations Center abuzz with energy

Kathy McVay sat in front of a computer, quietly working on a weather alert for people who live or work in Pierce County.

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