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Anti-gay church cancels protest at Powell boys' funeral

Submitted by KOMO Staff
Friday, February 10th, 2012, 10:44am
Anti-gay church cancels protest at Powell boys' funeral

TACOMA, Wash.

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World's youngest person born at MultiCare's Tacoma General Hospital

Submitted by Halley Griffin, KOMO Communities Reporter
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012, 3:20pm
World's youngest person born at MultiCare's Tacoma General Hospital

MultiCare's Cole Cosgrove sent us this fun, tongue-in-cheek press release today, featuring the brand-new son of South Sound/425 Magazine editor Lisa Patterson and local author Jeff Burlingame.

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

World’s Youngest Person Born

TACOMA, Wash. -- The youngest person on Earth was born Sunday morning at MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital.

Immediately upon entering this world, Grayson Dale Burlingame held the prestigious title of “World’s Youngest Person” for approximately 4.2 seconds – until an even younger person was born somewhere else on this planet. On average, a baby is born every 4.2 seconds, according to world population statistics.

In 2011 at Tacoma General Hospital, 3,048 newborns claimed the title of “World’s Youngest Person,” at least for a few seconds. 

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Paul E. Miller named LeMay chief operating officer

Submitted by Halley Griffin, KOMO Communities Reporter
Friday, February 3rd, 2012, 7:41am
Paul E. Miller named LeMay chief operating officer

Former Tacoma City Councilman Paul E. Miller was named chief operating officer of LeMay - America's Car Museum this week.

Miller has been overseeing construction at the new museum, and is a longstanding member of the museum's board of directors.

The museum's trustees parted ways with chief operating officer Steve Geis back in November, telling the News Tribune it wasn't a "good fit."

“Paul is the perfect person to serve as COO, a position that is critical to our success,” said David Madeira, President and CEO of ACM, in an official statement this week. “He literally knows the landscape better than anyone, and knows the players without needing a scorecard. He understands the impact this museum will have - not only from his perspective as a board member, but also as a lifelong member of this community.”

The board also named Enumclaw resident LeAna Reising as the museum's sales manager.

The museum is on track for a June opening.

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Long lines expected at storm debris drop-off locations

Submitted by Kiersten Throndsen, KOMO Communities Reporter
Saturday, January 28th, 2012, 9:23am

Downed tree limbs, leaves, branches - the aftermath of last week's winter storm still lingers in yards and along curbs.

If you are looking for a place to put all that leftover storm debris, a number of drop-off sites will be open and happy to take it off your hands. But the city warns to pack your patience, it's expecting long lines at all five of the sites.

Below is all the site information from the city:

  • Center at Norpoint
    4818 Nassau Ave.
     
  • Ehli Auction
    9415 Pacific Ave.
     
  • Tacoma Landfill
    3510 S. Mullen St.
     
  • TAGRO
    2201 Portland Ave.
     
  • Vassault Park
    6100 N. 37th St.

Drop off hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Sunday, Jan. 29.

You can recycle large amounts of wood storm debris at no additional charge. A reminder: branches and limbs should not be larger than 6 inches in diameter and 6 feet long.

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Libraries offering 'snow-grace' for overdue books

Submitted by KOMO Staff
Sunday, January 22nd, 2012, 8:56am

Pierce County Libraries that normally operate on Sundays will be open today.

You can visit the following five Pierce County Libraries between 1-5:00p.m.:

Gig Harbor, Lakewood, Parkland/Spanaway, South Hill, Sumner and University Place

Internet and Wi-Fi service remains spotty as crews continue work to repair problems caused by last week's storm.
 
The Pierce County Library System says it will give folks a 'snow-grace' for any books or items that are due.

All libraries are expected to be back open early this week.

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Photos: Tree topples right between two cars

Submitted by Kiersten Throndsen, KOMO Communities Reporter
Saturday, January 21st, 2012, 3:24pm
Photos: Tree topples right between two cars

Take a look at this - Tacoma neighbor Pat Yager sent these pictures via email, a long with this note:

"I thought you might be interested in these photos of a 50' fir tree which smashed down into the 4' space between our two cars in our driveway.  Miraculously, there is not even ONE scratch on either car!"

Glad to hear it! Thanks Pat.

Have storm damage? Send your pictures to: communities@komonews.com.

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Update: 13 county libraries expected to open today

Submitted by Kiersten Throndsen, KOMO Communities Reporter
Saturday, January 21st, 2012, 8:16am

More than a dozen libraries throughout Pierce County plan to open today, Saturday, and get back to business.

Below is a list of the locations that will be operating with regular hours:

Bonney Lake, Eatonville, Fife, Gig Harbor, Graham, Key Center, Lakewood, Milton/Edgewood, Orting, Parkland/Spanaway, Steilacoom, Summit and University Place Pierce County Libraries.

Pierce County says several locations are without power and unless power is turned on, they will not open Saturday.

That list includes:

Buckley, DuPont, South Hill, Sumner and Tillicum Pierce County Libraries.

You can check for updates online.

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