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More people moving to Washington: Population tops 7 million

More people moved to Washington in the past year, helping to push the state's population passed 7 million.Click to Continue »

 

Tacoma extends deadline for city business tax and fee amnesty program

The City of Tacoma has extended the application deadline for its Business Tax Amnesty Program.Click to Continue »

 

Officer saves kitten thrown into downtown Olympia traffic

A white kitten is safe after being thrown into traffic on Tuesday evening, according to the Olympia Police Department.Click to Continue »

 

Former Tacoma, Steilacoom police chief Richard Amundsen dies

Richard Amundsen, who served as chief of the Tacoma and Steilacoom police departments in 1980s and 1990s, has died.Click to Continue »

 

Airport buzzing with new tenants

The Olympia Regional Airport joins the growing ranks of bee havens.Click to Continue »

 

Republicans propose 1-month budget as emergency option

Senate Republicans have released a plan that would enable the state to keep running an extra month in case lawmakers are unable to pass a new two-year budget by the…Click to Continue »

 

Bee advocates in South Sound abuzz with plans to save pollinators

Beekeepers kick off campaign to raise pollinator health awareness, dedicate new garden at Panorama retirement community in Lacey.Click to Continue »

 

Lawmakers scramble to reach deal ahead of shutdown

In order to avoid a third special session — and a potential partial government shutdown next week — lawmakers are still trying to reach agreement and pass a two-year state…Click to Continue »

 

Fife man pleads not guilty to trying to set girlfriend on fire

A Fife man suspected of trying to light his girlfriend on fire was ordered jailed Wednesday in lieu of $75,000 bail.Click to Continue »

 

Mom, 3 kids safely escape Spanaway house fire

A fire gutted a Spanaway house Thursday morning but a mother and her three children safely escaped, according to Central Pierce Fire & Rescue.Click to Continue »

 

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