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Superintendent unveils legislative package

Ensuring that basic education is fully funded and that Washington continues to receive a waiver from some federal…

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Governor addresses typhoon Haiyan

The following statement was issued by Gov. Jay Inslee Nov. 13.

Sports

Salmon sportfishing group nominations accepted now

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking nominations through Dec. 6 for membership on its…

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Chinook and Cayuse pass temporarily closed

Heavy snow and increased avalanche danger has prompted the temporary closure of both Chinook and Cayuse passes.

Obituaries

Linda Mae McGraw

Linda Mae McGraw, 63, died Nov. 17, 2013, in Auburn, Wash. She was born Nov. 19, 1949, in…

Obituaries

Nadine Carroll (Moergeli)

Former Enumclaw resident Nadine (Moergeli) Carroll died Nov. 17, 2013. She was born Aug. 1, 1926, the oldest…

Life

Crystal Mountain opens for skiing and snowboarding

More than 600 skiers and snowboarders hit the slopes today with two feet of snow in Green Valley.

Life

A Violin at Dusk by Lizette Woodworth Reese | Poets.org

Lizette Woodworth Reese's poetry often evokes images of her rural childhood.

News

Crystal to GreenWater Pass | Weather report Nov. 16

Temperature: 29 °F Elevation Feet:2600 Elevation Meters:792

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Extortion scam related to payday loans | Consumer Alert

It has been reported to the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) that a consumer was recently…

News

Insurance commissioner decides not to reinstate canceled insurance policies

President Obama’s announcement this week that previously canceled individual health-insurance policies for 2014 could be reinstated – at…

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Public meeting set for Bonneville Pool sturgeon season

Staff from the Washington and Oregon departments of fish and wildlife will discuss options for managing the 2014…

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Pierce County Council invites public comment

The Pierce County Council is poised to approve a 2014 budget that improves the responsiveness of local government,…