Drew Mikkelsen

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$155 million park bond up for vote in Tacoma area

The measure includes 100 projects and would not result in a tax increase. TACOMA, Wash. — Tacoma-area voters headed to the polls Tuesday to decide on a parks bond measure that...

Election officials urge use of drop boxes amid USPS ballot postmark issues

Election officials, U.S. Postal Service urge mailing ballots at least one week before Election Day. OLYMPIA, Wash. — It’s not too late to vote in next week’s special election — just...

Potential record whale deaths along Washington coast ‘alarming’ for biologists

Thirteen dead whales have washed up on beaches since March. OCEAN SHORES, Wash. — Biologists are sounding the alarm over the number of gray whales washing up dead along the Washington...

‘I help people’: Belfair tow driver hikes into woods to rescue Uber Eats driver stranded by GPS

The driver was delivering Uber Eats and unfamiliar with the area when he followed GPS into the woods. BELFAIR, Wash. — Sam Cadle wanted to drive tow trucks so he could...

Governor’s veto of retail theft funding alarms business owners

Gov. Bob Ferguson vetoed $500,000 intended to extend a pilot program helping local authorities combat organized retail theft. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington business owners are sounding the alarm after Gov. Bob...

Centralia senior latest victim in crypto kiosk scam

Legislation to put new rules on ATM-like kiosks has failed in the past two sessions. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Centralia police said a woman recently lost more than $1,400 to a scammer...

‘Gift of Life’ awards honor organ donors at Washington State Capitol

Over 300 Washington residents are credited with helping 1,000 patients with their organ donations after death. OLYMPIA, Wash. — The state of Washington honored 365 families with "Gift of Life"...

State says study of mops designed to protect janitors, reduce costs

State ergonomists are observing two dozen janitors to measure how often and how hard their muscles work while mopping. OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington Department of Labor & Industries is conducting...

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