Drew Mikkelsen

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Amanda Park library could be moved 150 miles to save costs

If it makes financial sense, the Timberland Regional Library branch in Amanda Park could be moved 153 to Randle. AMANDA PARK, Wash. — Amanda Park’s loss could be Randle’s gain. ...

How Pat Robertson led to a change in Washington state law

The conservative won the 1988 caucus, triggering a move to the primary system. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Conservative tele-evangelist Pat Robertson helped change the way the State of Washington selects a presidential...

81 years after death, WWII veteran buried in Lewis County

DNA research identified Cecil Barncord, who was killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. MOSSYROCK, Wash. — Cecil Barncord’s family never thought they’d have a chance to...

New plane will allow Washington crews to spot, start fighting fires more quickly

The Teledyne Flir camera enables the crew in the plane to send back live images and video of the fire to agency headquarters and incident commanders. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state...

Brush fires increase substantially compared to this time last year in Pierce County

West Pierce Fire & Rescue Battalion Chief Lance Nelson said if conditions remain this dry, he'll be worried. PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — The unseasonably warm and dry spring has made for...

Centralia police utilizing new tools to prevent pursuits before they begin

The department is now using spike strips and traffic cameras to catch car thieves and prevent chases. CENTRALIA, Wash. — Centralia Police Chief Stacy Denham said his department has had to...

Family of WSU hazing victim working on national database to track incidents

Learn how the family of Sam Martinez is working to take their anti-hazing message nationwide at 6:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. SEATTLE — Sam Martinez’s family helped get laws passed to...

Meat, dairy, agriculture products from Washington to get a branding boost under new law

An audit found Washington is one of just seven states without a statewide agricultural branding program. THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. — Products grown, raised, and sold in the state of Washington will...

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