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Puyallup Tribe seeks to restore Mount Rainier's original name through linguistic research

TACOMA, Wash. — The Puyallup Tribe is working to learn more about the many native names of the mountain now known as Mount Rainier. It is doing this with the hope of eventually restoring the original name of the mountain, or at least as close as they can to it.

Tacoma, WA · 2025-03-14
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No more waiting – Schools must notify parents immediately under reworked House bill

Editor’s Note: This article compares the original bill introduced by Democrats to the legislative changes made during debate. However, it should be noted that House Bill 1296 rewrites the original legislation passed as a result of the Parents’ Bill of Rights–Initiative 2081. Under the initiative, which became...

Washington · 2025-03-13
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"What is this thing doing right here?" – Washington hikers come across a giant octopus casually swimming just off the trail

These hikers got the surprise of their life

Bellingham, WA · 2025-03-14

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Franklin County Sheriff's Office solves 1971 cold case

FRANKLIN CO., Wash. -- The Franklin County Sheriff's Office announced the cracking of a 1971 cold case thanks to advanced DNA technology.

Franklin County, WA · 2025-03-14

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UPDATE: WA state gas tax. Pay per mile proposal

UPDATE: WA state gas tax. Pay per mile proposal. A few months ago, we had a story about the possibility of Washington State phasing out their gasoline tax and switching to a tax per mile system. Here is the latest information on that proposal. According to axios.com,. ‘A plan to...

Washington · 2025-03-14

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Benton City Man Plays & Wins Washington’s Mega Millions Jackpot

A friend of mine told me her friend won the lotto. Not just any lotto...he won Washington's Mega Millions Jackpot. I knew I HAD to get the story. "If you don't play it, you can't win it."~Tad C. Larry C. or as we know him, Tad C., won the $1...

Benton City, WA · 2025-03-14

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Substitute teacher banned from Richland School District for inappropriate behavior

RICHLAND, Wash. -- The Richland School District launched an investigation after claims were made against a substitute teacher in a classroom.

Richland, WA · 2025-03-14

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Kennewick paramedic attacked; suspect faces multiple charges in incident

KENNEWICK, Wash. – A man accused of assaulting a paramedic with the Kennewick Fire Department (KFD) faces numerous charges. Officers were called to a disturbance report at Trios Southridge Hospital where they said the 46-year-old suspect was being restrained by hospital staff and fire department personnel prior to the alleged attack on the paramedic.

Kennewick, WA · 2025-03-14

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SnowBrains Forecast: 4+ Feet Possible for the PNW This Weekend

A steady stream of storms will continue to hammer the Pacific Northwest over the coming week, delivering multiple rounds of moderate to heavy snowfall across the region’s mountains. Overall, Oregon’s Cascades look to see the brunt of each surge, but Washington’s Cascades and even coastal British Columbia will also grab notable accumulations. Below-normal temperatures will help keep snow levels in check, and while a midweek lull may briefly ease conditions, another system looms by Wednesday or Thursday. The extended range signals that this active pattern could persist for at least another week, favoring fresh powder across the Northwest mountains.

Oregon · 2025-03-14

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Emails reveal outrage over 'out-of-context' remarks by Washington state senator on parental rights

As the Washington State House passed House Bill 1296, which critics say undermine parental rights within the K-12 system, emails sent last month to Sen. Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, conveyed outrage over remarks he made regarding parental rights, with Pedersen insisting those remarks were taken out of context. During a Feb....

Washington · 2025-03-13

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Washington Supreme Court decision against Lowe’s could significantly impact self-service retail

The Washington Supreme Court has ruled that a lawsuit against Lowe’s Home Centers can proceed after a woman was injured by falling merchandise in one of its stores, finding that the company may be liable under a “reasonable foreseeability” exception to traditional premises liability laws.

Washington · 2025-03-13

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Washington Sen. Murray slams Trump admin for taking ‘wrecking ball’ to NOAA

Amid the Trump administration’s efforts to slash the federal workforce, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) is speaking out against mass firings at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Washington · 2025-03-13

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New Fascinating Footage from WA State DOT’s Animal Camera

Watch a Whole Year of Amazing Animal Moments from WA State DOT in 60 Seconds. I was one of those nay-sayers who didn't believe wildlife bridges worked and that they were a waste of taxpayers' money, but I was wrong. New Fascinating Footage from WA State DOT's Animal Camera -...

Washington · 2025-03-14

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Commentary: Democrats might be having some second thoughts about Washington's new governor

When Washington's new Democratic governor, Bob Ferguson, gave his inaugural speech two months ago, I drove down to the Statehouse in Olympia to check it out. In a time of maximal partisanship, an unexpected scene played out in the House chambers. As Ferguson waxed bipartisan or talked of slashing the...

Washington · 2025-03-12

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Pasco Tow Truck Operator Charged With Firearm Offense

RICHLAND - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington announced today that Socorro Jesus Lopez-Spindola, 59, has been charged by criminal complaint with one count of Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Lopez-Spindola was arraigned on March 13, 2025, before the U.S. District Court in Richland, Washington.

Pasco, WA · 2025-03-14