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Centralia light display reopens after $30,000 vandalism attack

City of Centralia parks crews are credited that "they brought Christmas back from the brink." CENTRALIA, Wash. — Centralia police are seeking the public's help in identifying vandals who caused an...

Legislators learn Washington crime rates decline, but pandemic impact lingers

The number of crimes is still higher than pre-pandemic levels. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Crime experts presented the latest statistics to Washington state legislators, revealing that while crime rates continue to decrease,...

Trailblazing judge ready to retire from state’s Supreme Court

Justice Mary Yu was the first woman of color and first openly lesbian justice on Washington's highest bench. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington State Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu said she is...

Crab fishing crew rescue four off Washington coast

WESTPORT, Wash. — The U.S. Coast Guard says a crabbing boat crew helped save four people on a fishing vessel in the Pacific Ocean Monday morning.  According to the...

City of Lacey removes nearly 300 trees

The trees cause major sidewalk damage and the city says it is "learning" from mistakes. LACEY, Wash. — The City of Lacey is cutting down nearly 300 trees after their roots...

One year after lightning strike, Hoquiam church looks to community for help

A Tornado Warning on same day inspired a children's book. HOQUIAM, Wash. — A lightning strike during last year's bomb cyclone destroyed the steeple of Saron Lutheran-First Presbyterian Church in Hoquiam...

Rural food bank struggles to meet surging demand

TENINO, Wash. — A small-town food bank in Tenino is facing a growing demand organizers say has surpassed pandemic-era challenges. Jody Stoltz, executive director of the Tenino Community Services...

‘Play-based’ learning mandatory for Tumwater kindergartners

The school district said change has resulted in fewer behavioral problems. THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. — The Tumwater School District has implemented mandatory play-based learning across all kindergarten classrooms, requiring one hour...

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