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Like the opening salvo of the First Gulf War. That’s how Long Beach Police chief Flint Wright describes the annual Independence Day scene that plays out on the beach in front of this Pacific …
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By Gregory Scruggs / The Seattle Times
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7/1/25
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A new analysis published last week by the Pew Research Center shows differences between adults in Washington and Idaho and their views on prayer in public school.
Washington remains one of the …
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By Cassy Benefield / favs.news via States Newsroom
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7/1/25
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While fireworks stands throughout Lewis County are now open — including annual operations by local Lions Clubs as fundraisers — many communities throughout the county are also planning on …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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7/1/25
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A 21-year-old man with autism may have been spotted on a doorbell camera months after he vanished from his Washington home, his family said.
The front door security camera footage was captured …
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Helena Wegner / The Bellingham Herald (TNS)
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7/1/25
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A missing paddleboarder was found dead after falling off her board, Washington deputies said.
On June 28, the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Dive Rescue and Recovery Team was called by …
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Paloma Chavez / The News Tribune (TNS)
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7/1/25
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They came back to honor Lenny Wilkens. And to let the NBA know.
We’ve waited long enough.
“First of all,” Nate McMillan said Saturday as he began speaking into bright …
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Gregg Bell / The Olympian (TNS)
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7/1/25
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Ahead of the July 4 holiday, it is important to understand how to properly set off and dispose of fireworks to enjoy a safe celebration.
And for those looking to celebrate July 4 with fireworks …
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Ann Duan / The Olympian (TNS)
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7/1/25
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After 35 years, the Pediatric Interim Care Center in Kent – the only specialized medical facility in western Washington caring for drug-exposed babies – stopped accepting new intakes on …
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Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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7/1/25
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The U.S. Army is looking to shutter more than two dozen military museums, including Washington’s “gem” at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Pierce County.
Lewis Army Museum is …
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Jerry Cornfield / Washington State Standard
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7/1/25
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Parts of the North Cascades and Mount Baker are facing an outbreak of the western spruce budworm, aerial surveys reveal.
The outbreak is still early and, compared with past events, modest in …
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Amanda Zhou / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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7/1/25
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Public records advocates in Washington are lamenting a recent state Supreme Court decision that keeps the public in the dark about union contracts, even after negotiations are over.
In a …
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Wendy Culverwell / The Bellingham Herald (TNS)
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7/1/25
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A Toppenish farm faces legal action brought by the state attorney general’s office following allegations managers hired guest workers rather than local farmworkers while also discriminating …
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Claire Bernard / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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7/1/25
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7/1/25
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Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal labeled ICE a "terrorist force" ahead of a Monday night town hall.
The top Democrat on the House of Representatives immigration subcommittee, Jayapal …
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Amanda Sullender / The Spokesman-Reviewn (TNS)
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6/30/25
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Randy Arozarena was the star of the main set.
Cal Raleigh provided the encore.
The middle of the lineup brought the thump on Monday night, as the Mariners opened a seven-game homestand with …
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The Seattle Times (TNS)
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6/30/25
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The 30-year-old accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022 appears poised to accept a plea deal that allows him to avoid both a trial and potentially a firing squad.
Multiple …
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Nick Gibson / The Spokesman-Review (TNS)
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6/30/25
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In another change to its executive ranks, Boeing has hired a new chief financial officer to lead strategy, business planning and global real estate, the company said Monday.
Jesus …
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Lauren Rosenblatt / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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6/30/25
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The Hub City Track and Field Club recognized the top local track and field athletes, announcing its annual Lewis County All-Area Track and Field team.
Athletes were chosen by a committee that …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/30/25
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Fee hikes for hunting and fishing licenses, workplace protections for immigrants and increased requirements for gun dealers are among the Washington state laws going into effect July 1.
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Jake Goldstein-Street / Washington State Standard
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6/30/25
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The Pac-12 officially has its eighth football-playing member.
The conference announced on Monday morning that Texas State will join the newly reformed league starting in the 2026-27 athletics …
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Shaun Goodwin / The Bellingham Herald (TNS)
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6/30/25
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