John Kimmel prunes an apple tree Friday in his backyard at the Laurel Park Estates mobile home park on 66th Avenue Southwest in Tumwater. Kimmel said he likes the idea of zoning that preserves mobile home parks to serve those who need them.
Battle over affordable housing
TUMWATER – Two ordinances aimed at preserving affordable housing for mobile home park residents in Tumwater are headed for an extensive legal fight, with park owners claiming they’re unfairly burdened and residents saying they need protection.
U.S. Navy Machinist Mate 3 Aaron Nutt, a native of Hampton, Ill., gets the attention of his dolphin Nov. 8 while aboard a C-17 Globemaster III from the 535th Airlift Squadron, 15 the Airlift Wing.
McChord crews to transport dolphins
Tech. Sgt. Heather Normand of Tacoma has loaded a variety of cargo onto jets over the years: food, water, troops, toilet paper, generators, helicopters, Humvees and more.
Washington guard Isaiah Thomas, left, shoots during the first half of Friday’s game against San Jose State in Seattle.
Fine win, vintage 2006
It was a big night for the University of Washington freshman class of 2006.
Audrey Hornbuckle, coordinator of Tacoma’s crime-free programs, looks at the window where a burglar broke in to Seth Little’s home.
Prevent break-ins
Seth Little thought the valuables in his Northeast Tacoma house were safe from burglars – until two weeks ago.
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