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Washington Thoroughbreds in the news

Five-year-old Ivanho, a gelded son of Broken Vow-Mybrowneyedgal, upped his lifetime earnings to $183,870 after he ran third,…

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Three-time Grade 1 stakes winner Smiling Tiger retired | Washington Thoroughbred Owners Association

It was announced on July 4 that WTBOA Sales poster horse Smiling Tiger has been retired from racing…

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Washington State Parks launches Centennial passport GeoChallenge

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and ParksByNature Network® today announce the launch of the Washington State…

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Attorney General Ferguson maintains pressure on Google to increase privacy

Attorney General Bob Ferguson, joined by 22 other state attorneys general, announced progress in their effort to work…

Business

Military news a mixed bag for Washington’s economy | Don Brunell

Washington has major bases and military suppliers such as Boeing.

Life

Chambers Bay 5K Challenge fits all ages and abilities | Pierce County

Last year, 200 runners came out to tackle the Chambers Bay 5K Challenge. On July 20, this energizing…

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No initiative to the people will be on ballot this fall | Secretary of State

For the first year since 1989, an initiative to the people won’t be placed before Washington voters.

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Four international flights diverted from San Fransisco to Sea-Tac

Four international flights currently diverted that were headed to San Francisco airport.

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Two reported injuries from motorcycle crash on state Route 410 | East Pierce Fire and Rescue

East Pierce Firefighters are responding to Mt Rainier National Park, at the White River Ranger Station off of…

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Fireworks sales and use ends | State Fire Marshal

State Fire Marshal Charles M. Duffy announced today that the sales period for consumer fireworks concludes July 5,…

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Firefighters battle early morning brush fire caused by illegal fireworks | East Pierce Fire and Rescue

East Pierce Firefighters are now clear the scene of a brush fire with exposure to a house, 12600…

Life

Old Men Pitching Horseshoes | Poem by X.J. Kennedy

One of the most distinctive sounds in small-town America is the chiming of horseshoe pitching. A friend always…

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Tacoma medical firm to pay $14.5 million to settle overbilling

Sound Inpatient Physicians Inc. will pay $14.5 million to settle allegations that it overbilled Medicare and other federal…