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Gather Church sues Lewis County over mobile needle exchange ban

CENTRALIA, Wash. — Gather Church in Centralia has filed a lawsuit against Lewis County, challenging an ordinance that prohibits mobile needle exchanges and limits the distribution of drug paraphernalia. Church leaders...

JBLM soldier killed in helicopter crash ‘had a heart of service’

THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. — Before earning medals and awards for his service in the U.S. Army, Sgt. Donavon Scott made an impact in high school. “He was just always...

Sheriff says rules on body scanner contributing to increase in drugs getting in jail

The Department of Health established rules on radiation exposure in January. THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. — The Department of Health established radiation exposure limits in January, limiting the allowable dosage to 0.25...

Work group revisits JBLM option to ease SEA Airport congestion

A state work group is exploring air travel at JBLM to ease SEA airport congestion, despite military opposition. UNION GAP, Wash. — A state work group is again weighing whether to...

No water at Paradise until further notice

Mount Rainier's Paradise area faces water shutdown after a storm disrupted the water treatment system. ASHFORD, Wash. — If you’re heading to Paradise at Mount Rainier, bring extra water and be...

Former corrections officer pleads not guilty to inmate’s ‘traumatic’ rape claims

The former officer pleaded not guilty to a custodial sexual misconduct charge Monday SHELTON, Wash. — A former corrections officer at the state prison in Shelton pleaded not guilty Monday to...

Washington state threatens legal action over potential Hanford cleanup delays

The Department of Energy is under court order to treat waste in October. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson warned Thursday the state is prepared to take legal action...

Board denies clemency for murder-for-hire convict in Washington

Jurors found Dino Constance guilty of solicitation to commit murder in 2008. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Clemency and Pardons Board members unanimously voted Thursday to deny a clemency request from Dino...

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