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2 collisions leave 1 dead, others injured, traffic backed up

A two-car crash on Interstate 5 left one person dead near Tumwater and then several others were injured in a second crash near the first site.Click to Continue »

 

County budgets $35,000 for Lindquist investigation

A former deputy attorney general will provide legal advice to Pierce County leaders during the investigation of Prosecutor Mark Lindquist and his office.Click to Continue »

 

Tacoma $15 wage boosters: Right approach could remove issue from the ballot

Supporters of a $15 minimum wage in Tacoma say the effort will continue to the fall ballot as planned, but add they are willing to consider removing it if approached…Click to Continue »

 

Matt Driscoll: 2015 has provided sessions to remember in Olympia

Surely there have been at least a few sessions that top the absurdity we’ve seen this year. But probably not many.Click to Continue »

 

Matt Stonie tops Joey Chestnut in hot dog eating contest

Matt Stonie shocked the competitive eating world on Saturday by upsetting Joey "Jaws" Chestnut at the Fourth of July hot dog eating contest at Nathan's Famous in Coney Island, breaking…Click to Continue »

 

Washington’s experiment with retail weed gets set for 1-year birthday

More than 160 state-licensed stores collectively are selling more than $1.5 million a day worth of marijuana as Washington’s experiment with legal pot sales turns a year old Wednesday.Click to Continue »

 

Former pro golfer offers fresh approach as leader at Mary Bridge hospital

For the first time in its history, the South Sound’s children’s hospital has a president at its helm.Click to Continue »

 

Decatur’s Isaiah Diggs named The News Tribune’s 2014-15 Male Senior Athlete of the Year

It was an act of desperation. Since zero college coaches had reached out to Isaiah Diggs, he reached out to them, sending emails to more than 100 schools. He told…Click to Continue »

 

Mears goal sends Sounders over D.C., 1-0

United plays a man down, while Seattle’s goalkeeper leaves with injury.Click to Continue »

 

Hike of the Week for July 4

HIKE DESCRIPTION: The series of short, flat trails at Belfair’s Mary E. Theler Wetlands is an ideal place for an easy and scenic family stroll, especially for those who enjoy…Click to Continue »

 

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