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House collapses near Gig Harbor, killing 1

MINTER, Wash. — A house under construction in Pierce County collapsed on workers Friday afternoon, killing one person, according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Department (PCSD).  The house was located...

Peak bloom for UW cherry blossoms is approaching. Here’s what to know before visiting campus

Peak bloom is determined by when 70% of blossoms have emerged. This year, the trees are on schedule to reach this point by the end of March. SEATTLE — One of...

Olympia School District must restart process to close schools after a court ruling

OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Olympia School District must restart the process of closing two elementary schools after a court ruling Friday morning.  In December, the school board voted to open...

Memorial service for Washington State Patrol trooper killed on the job to be held March 12

A public memorial service for Trooper Christopher Gadd will be held on March 12 at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett. EVERETT, Wash. — A public memorial service for Washington...

MacPherson’s Fruit & Produce to reopen in Seattle after months-long closure

SEATTLE — MacPherson's Fruit & Produce, a beloved institution in Seattle's Beacon Hill neighborhood, will reopen on Saturday after closing several months ago.  The business shut down after 40 years,...

Thurston County deputies chase suspect down highways, walking trail near Olympia

The man gave deputies a fake name during a traffic stop and then fled. He was arrested on charges including DUI, attempting to elude police and more. THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. —...

Unionized REI workers to picket in front of company headquarters after lack of progress on contract negotiations

Multiple stores have voted to unionize but they have been waiting for months to negotiate contracts with the company, according to unions representing REI workers. ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Unionized REI workers...

SCSO searching for missing hiker; her car found at trailhead parking lot near Granite Falls

GRANITE FALLS, Wash. — The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing hiker who was last seen on March 2. According to the SCSO, Jane Tang's vehicle was...

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