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Crafters Fill Whole Bags With Donated Fabric, Yarn And Buttons For A Few Dollars At These 9 Washington Shops

Somebody’s half-finished knitting project, partial skeins and all, could be sitting on a Washington shelf right now with your name on it. Secondhand craft stores around the state collect donated fabric, yarn, buttons, and beads. Then they pass them along to makers at prices that feel almost too friendly.

Olympia, WA · 2d
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KIRO 7 Seattle

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Pierce County legislative race tightens as Jacobsen holds narrow lead

Pierce County election results tighten as Republican Cindy Jacobsen holds a slim lead over Democrat Jenn Marie Strickling.

Pierce County, WA · 1d

Dailyfly News

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Washington Wildfire Season Ends After Nearly 1 Million Acres Burned

OLYMPIA, WA — The wildfire season in Washington state is officially over. In 2026, “more than 1,500 fires ignited and nearly 1 million acres burned across the state,” Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove said Tuesday. “We saw

Washington · 2d

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Puerto Rican Mofongo And Pernil Come In Portions Big Enough To Share At These 4 Washington Kitchens

Mofongo starts with green plantains that get fried, then mashed with garlic and crispy pork cracklings. That’s it. That’s the whole magic trick, and somehow it turns into one of the most filling dishes on any plate. Then there’s pernil. It’s pork shoulder soaked in garlic, oregano, and...

Lakewood, WA · 1d
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First bird flu death hits WA, dairy outbreak spreads

A Washington state resident has died after contracting avian influenza from infected dairy cows, marking the state's first bird flu death this year. Health officials confirmed three total farm infections in Yakima County, though farmworker representatives suspect cases are undercounted due to immigration enforcement concerns. Additional bird flu detections have...

Yakima County, WA · 1d

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You Could Spend All Day Inside Washington’s Biggest Used Bookstore With 500,000 Books

Somewhere in Tacoma, Washington, there’s a red brick building with one word on the side, and that word is “BOOKS,” and honestly, that’s all it needs to say. Tacoma Book Center is the largest independent used bookstore in Washington State, and it’s holding over 500,000 books inside, waiting for you to show up.

Tacoma, WA · 5d

The Chronicle

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Residents of Stillwaters Estates in Centralia collect 1,273 pairs of socks for kids

Residents of Stillwaters Estates in Centralia collected 1,273 pairs of socks in the third year of a drive to help local kids stay warm and cozy during the winter months. In a news release,

Centralia, WA · 1d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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Tacoma cake boutique resumes decorating classes after rebuilding from fire

Tacoma's Celebrity Cake Studio reopens its doors after a devastating 2024 arson attack destroyed the long-standing bakery.

Tacoma, WA · 17h

southsoundmag.com

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Lakewold Gardens to Light the Night at Winter Glow Festival

Lakewold Gardens is hosting its Winter Glow light festival this holiday season. Running the weekends of Dec. 11-13 and 18-20, the display invites visitors to stroll through the darkened gardens and check out light displays that accentuate its natural beauty. Visitors can also stop by the grounds' Wagner House, which will be decorated for the holidays.

Lakewood, WA · 19h

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Tacoma City Council continues work on budget, allocates some funding for community service officers

The Tacoma City Council is working to pass a balanced budget for 2027-28. The city was facing a $40 million budget deficit. Tacoma's city manager shared a budget proposal with the council last month, including program cuts and plans to increase revenue. As it stands, the city plans to eliminate...

Tacoma, WA · 18h

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Out & About: Dwight Yoakam, a Christmas Market, and a Holiday Concert

Country legend Dwight Yoakam is playing at Tacoma's Emerald Queen Casino at 8 p.m. on Nov. 14. Get ticket details here. The regionally popular Seattle Christmas Market is returning on Nov. 20 to Seattle Center — where it will remain through Dec. 26 — with handcrafted gifts from 80 artisans, holiday sips and treats, entertainment, and more. Here's what all you should know.

Tacoma, WA · 1d