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Tim Eyman investigated for theft after Office Depot incident, Lacey police say

Anti-tax activist allegedly stole a $70 chair.

February 15, 2019 03:45 PM

Thurston County students didn’t return to school until Friday. What took so long?

Education

Thurston County students didn’t return to school until Friday. What took so long?

February 15, 2019 08:11 AM

Another storm, another big question: Why was power out for so long?

Local

Another storm, another big question: Why was power out for so long?

February 16, 2019 07:00 AM

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The snow on the sidewalk must go if you live in Tacoma or Olympia. It’s the law

February 15, 2019 05:29 PM

Layoffs and cutbacks coming to state’s schools without levy reform, district leaders say

February 15, 2019 05:54 PM

Weeping over your snow-clobbered willow? Here’s how to lessen storm damage to trees

February 15, 2019 01:39 PM

One dead after travel trailer catches fire in Mason County

February 15, 2019 08:37 AM

Behavioral health bills would restrict placements of violent offenders

February 15, 2019 05:35 PM

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Tim Eyman under investigation in theft of chair from Lacey Office Depot

February 15, 2019 03:58 PM

More power to you: the lights are back on to most of Thurston County after snow storm

February 14, 2019 06:40 PM

Deep snow still causing troubles for some South Sound schools

February 15, 2019 01:21 PM

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Are you ‘hearting’ your heart? Here’s how to keep your heart healthy and strong

South Sound

Are you ‘hearting’ your heart? Here’s how to keep your heart healthy and strong

February 15, 2019 05:42 PM

Did you get a call from Olympia’s utilities dept.? It could be a scam, city warns

February 15, 2019 03:52 PM

Despite snow, Port of Olympia still mooved ‘em on out

February 14, 2019 07:00 AM

Dance gets a chance in the spotlight at this year’s Oly Old Time Festival

February 13, 2019 03:33 PM

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Comprehensive sex education could be required in Washington’s public schools

Government

Comprehensive sex education could be required in Washington’s public schools

February 14, 2019 04:22 PM

Bill would prohibit authorities from ticketing homeless people for sleeping on sidewalks

February 14, 2019 10:33 AM

Fight over whether lawmakers should disclose their records continues in Olympia

February 13, 2019 02:55 PM

Plastic bag restrictions advance in Legislature

February 13, 2019 04:04 PM

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This year’s Mat Classic is supersized. Is that good for the state wrestling tournament?

Sports

This year’s Mat Classic is supersized. Is that good for the state wrestling tournament?

February 15, 2019 05:48 PM

Sonics legend Jack Sikma a finalist for the Basketball Hall of Fame 2019 class

February 15, 2019 03:44 PM

Against Washington State, Huskies looking to rebound from first Pac-12 loss

February 15, 2019 01:30 PM

NFL, Colin Kaepernick, and Eric Reid agree to undisclosed settlement to avoid trial

February 15, 2019 12:05 PM

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Prepare for scarce parking and long lines at Sea-Tac Airport over the holiday weekend

Business

Prepare for scarce parking and long lines at Sea-Tac Airport over the holiday weekend

February 14, 2019 12:12 PM

Amazon dumps NYC headquarters and its promised 25,000 jobs

February 15, 2019 04:26 AM

Despite snow, Port of Olympia still mooved ‘em on out

February 14, 2019 07:00 AM

Ford makes three recalls involving 5 crashes and 1.5 million Ford or Lincoln vehicles

February 13, 2019 07:44 AM

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In Depth

In Depth

In the 12 months since Parkland, almost 1,200 young lives have been lost to gun violence

Find out statistics on the number of US gun related deaths of teens and children since Nikolas Cruz killed 17 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High in Parkland. On the school shooting anniversary, 1,200 kids have died.

Blogs & Columns

Editorial: Investigating Trump should be a bipartisan affair

February 12, 2019 02:55 PM

Planning for the long term may be more than human brains can handle

February 15, 2019 03:46 PM

Editorial: Investigating Trump should be a bipartisan affair

February 12, 2019 02:55 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 11, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 11, 2019

February 15, 2019 08:47 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 4 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 4 2019

February 05, 2019 09:34 AM

Huskies defeat UCLA 69-55

Huskies defeat UCLA 69-55

February 02, 2019 03:55 PM

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Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

‘The power of poetry comes when we engage other people’ says new Olympia poet laureate

Sady Sparks, 24 and a senior student at The Evergreen State College, began her two-year term as Olympia’s poet laureate Jan. 1, 2019, and she’ll offer a free poetry workshop Saturday at Browsers Bookshop.

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From freeway to fridge: Here’s how one Boise woman makes use of Idaho roadkill

Entertainment

From freeway to fridge: Here’s how one Boise woman makes use of Idaho roadkill

February 12, 2019 04:00 AM

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Broadway Olympia’s ‘Wedding Singer’ will feed your nostalgia for the 1980s

Entertainment

Broadway Olympia’s ‘Wedding Singer’ will feed your nostalgia for the 1980s

February 13, 2019 11:43 AM

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