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‘I would completely go for it’: Ursula embraces Tumwater’s offer to trade future raises for a four-day workweek

Twenty-eight Tumwater city employees have signed up to work 32-hour weeks starting in January, giving up cost-of-living raises for at least two years and part of their increase in the third year. The voluntary program is expected to save about $164,000 in its first year while helping the city attract and retain employees, according to KIRO 7.

Tumwater, WA · 2d
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Tacoma News Tribune

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New Pierce County boutique with a beachy, vintage style opens soon

The Big Dark may be upon us, but it’s summer somewhere. At Kspek , Gig Harbor’s newest boutique in the downtown business district with a target opening date of Nov. 28, bold patterns, sun-faded fabrics and the slightly fuzzy, cottony texture of beach towels feature brightly in sweatshirts, jackets and bags. Led by Kathleen Vanderspek, a fashion designer who formerly worked for brands like Tommy Bahama and Buki , a Seattle-based brand specializing in travel luxury wear, the new studio at 7706 Pioneer Way will be Vanderspek’s first brick-and-mortar shop. She previously sold her products online and via Harbornest , another downtown boutique that will continue carrying her products. “I love the nostalgia of a vintage beach towel, and that’s really what drew me to working with them,” said Vanderspek in an interview Tuesday, adding that she grew up on Lake Michigan and spent a lot of time at the pool and going to the beach, taking her beach towel everywhere. Most of the towels she upcycles into sweatshirts and bags are from the ‘80s and ‘90s, she said, which she’s found to hold up over time and that feature playful geometric patterns, fun colors and landscape designs. After leaving

Gig Harbor, WA · 1d

thurstontalk.com

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Everyone’s Favorite Toy Brick Is Coming to Yelm

One part play, one part engineering, one part creativity, 100% fun. This is LEGO building if you are an AFOL (adult fan of LEGO). But all ages will love seeing what these incredible builders create at Backyard Bricks! Open to the public on January 1, 2027, at the Yelm Community Center, there is no admission and parking is free. Kick off the New Year with this family-friendly event!

Yelm, WA · 21h
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Tacoma Card Shop Burglars Used a 2006-07 Ram Heavy Duty, and Police Want the Truck

It isn’t the Pokémon cards that might break this case open. It’s the pickup the burglars used to get to them. Tacoma police and Crime Stoppers of Tacoma/Pierce County are asking the public to help identify the truck used in two commercial burglaries at Knutsen’s Sports Cards on 6th Avenue. The Crime Stoppers listing files it as a commercial burglary under Tacoma Police case 26-306-00255. The most recent break-in was early Monday, Nov. 2. Police say that in both burglaries, the thieves backed a pickup through the store’s rear metal doors, not through a wall, and drove off with trading cards. The owner puts the loss at roughly $50,000, mostly sealed Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering product.

Tacoma, WA · 2d
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Tacoma News Tribune

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Just four votes separate candidates in East Pierce County state House race

A person who represents East Pierce County in the Washington state Legislature has run for re-election — and her bid for another term is on thin ice. According to the Washington Secretary of State’s website , the race for the 25th Legislative District’s second state representative has a four-vote difference. As of 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Republican incumbent Cyndy Jacobsen has 28,359 votes (49.97%) to Democratic challenger Jenn Marie Strickling’s 28,355 (49.97%). The 25th Legislative District stretches across Puyallup, South Hill and the Summit-Waller area. Voters first elected Jacobsen to the seat in 2020, replacing Rep. Chris Gildon (R), who went on to become the district’s state senator. She has been re-elected twice, once in 2022 and once in 2024. Before running for her seat in Olympia, Jacobsen served one term on the Puyallup City Council. According to the voter’s guide , Strickling is from Orting and served on the Pierce County Charter Review Commission after being elected in 2025. Jacobsen ran alongside fellow representative Michael Keaton (R), whose bid for a second term looks unlikely. As of Wednesday afternoon, Keaton had received 27,951 votes to Democratic challenger David Berg’s 28,851 votes — a 900-vote difference. Kyle Haugh, elections manager

Pierce County, WA · 21h

The Chronicle

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Chehalis Outfitters to host Turkey Bowl, putt-putt challenge as part of chamber's Business After Hours event

Chehalis Outfitters will host the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce's annual Turkey Bowl as part of its November Business After Hours event from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. The event

Chehalis, WA · 1d

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

The Chronicle

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Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation hosts Commerce's Tribal Advisory Committee gathering

Elected leaders, staff, lobbyists and leadership from other organizations specifically for tribal governments and citizens came to the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation's Lucky Eagle

Chehalis, WA · 1d

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Bitcoin Heated Hot Tubs and 278 Washington Bitcoin Merchants : Now Accepting Bitcoin

Washington Bitcoin merchant list has 278 businesses, from coffee shops and salons to a hot tub maker that heats its tubs with bitcoin mining. The list spans 94 named cities, and Seattle leads the way with 46 listings. First up is a homegrown US manufacturing business from Washington that makes a super unique product.

Washington · 2d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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3 WA school districts prepare to sue state over funding

Three Washington school districts are preparing to sue the state over education funding.

Tacoma, WA · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

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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

thejoltnews.com

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Police Blotter for Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026

On 11/11/26 at 1:13 a.m. in the 100 block of College Street SE, police arrested James Edward Perrault, 70, on suspicion of using the phone to harass. On 11/11/26 at 4:05 p.m. in the 4100 block of Pacific Avenue SE, police arrested David Allen Benningfield, 54, on suspicion of theft.

Lacey, WA · 16h