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Pierce County is giving a $300,000 grant to Clover Park Technical College as part of a broader effort to connect people with learning and career opportunities in the trades.
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Freddy Monares/KNKXThe financial returns of World Cup fever have local officials hoping that they can attract similar events to boost tourism in the region. -
Lindsey Wasson/APMayor Katie Wilson said she wants a balanced budget that will also boost spending for human services, police, and food security.
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Michael Loccisano/Getty ImagesNearly a dozen gifted young singers have been announced as semifinalists in the 2026 Herbie Hancock Institute International Jazz Vocals Competition, to be held next month in Paris. -
Don Hunstein/ShorefireCozy up with six fascinating jazz reads, from sweeping histories to intimate autobiographies by legends like Miles Davis.
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Parker Miles Blohm/KNKXGrammy-nominated band The Rumble honors the history of New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian culture and brings soulful, high-energy sounds to the KNKX studios. -
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