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Thurston County moves to loosen rules on accessory dwelling units in rural areas

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Thurston County moves to loosen rules on accessory dwelling units in rural areas

A public hearing on the ADU code amendment will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5.

August 03, 2020 5:45 AM

Downtown residents raise concerns over Olympia Police Department’s use of tear gas

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Downtown residents raise concerns over Olympia Police Department’s use of tear gas

August 02, 2020 5:45 AM

Washington State Patrol looking for hit-and-run suspect after incident near Elma

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Washington State Patrol looking for hit-and-run suspect after incident near Elma

Espresso stand proposed in northeast Lacey, massage business moving

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Espresso stand proposed in northeast Lacey, massage business moving

July 31, 2020 5:45 AM

From $600 a week to $200: How Republicans want to cut coronavirus unemployment benefits

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From $600 a week to $200: How Republicans want to cut coronavirus unemployment benefits

August 03, 2020 5:00 AM

State Parks say you might have to go elsewhere as people flock to the great outdoors

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State Parks say you might have to go elsewhere as people flock to the great outdoors

July 31, 2020 5:00 AM

Need to get your kids out of the house? Tumwater is giving out free art kits

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Need to get your kids out of the house? Tumwater is giving out free art kits

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Coronavirus updates: State reaches 58,173 cases, 1,596 deaths

‘Every day was nonstop calls’: How a blue state Republican became the face of mail voting

Deaths for Aug. 3

August 03, 2020 5:45 AM

Thurston County ends week with 99 COVID-19 cases (but there’s some good news, too)

August 02, 2020 3:42 PM

Man who died in Rainier fire has been identified, and his death is being investigated

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Mariners manager Scott Servais recaps 3-2 loss to A’s

August 02, 2020 6:16 PM

How does coronavirus infect people and spread? Some answers

August 02, 2020 1:57 PM

Mariners manager Scott Servais recaps 3-2 extra-innings loss to A’s

August 01, 2020 11:59 PM

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Man who died in Rainier fire has been identified, and his death is being investigated

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Man who died in Rainier fire has been identified, and his death is being investigated

Downtown residents raise concerns over Olympia Police Department’s use of tear gas

August 02, 2020 5:45 AM

Thurston County reports 25 new COVID-19 cases, pushing overall total to 674

Three-vehicle hit-and-run crash in Lacey Friday night

August 01, 2020 2:34 PM

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‘Every day was nonstop calls’: How a blue state Republican became the face of mail voting

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‘Every day was nonstop calls’: How a blue state Republican became the face of mail voting

Online schools see spike in interest as WA districts hustle to set up virtual platforms

4 candidates vie for Thurston County Superior Court seat

August 01, 2020 12:27 PM

Inslee addresses unemployment backlog, vulnerable workers and contact tracing data

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Yusei Kikuchi deals in first start in Seattle this season, but Mariners drop loss to A’s in extras

Sports

Yusei Kikuchi deals in first start in Seattle this season, but Mariners drop loss to A’s in extras

As COVID-19 cases impact MLB, Mariners focused on remaining diligent with protocols

Zach DeLoach’s summer so far: Drafted by Mariners, proposed, now training with club’s top prospects

August 03, 2020 5:00 AM

Graveman battles, but bullpen gives up lead again as Mariners come up short against A’s

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More layoffs possible as Boeing will reduce production at SC plant

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More layoffs possible as Boeing will reduce production at SC plant

Trump takes disciplinary action against TVA leadership

August 03, 2020 10:08 AM

SpaceX capsule and NASA crew make 1st splashdown in 45 years

North Carolina county to help people with utility bills

August 03, 2020 10:08 AM

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Downtown residents raise concerns over Olympia Police Department’s use of tear gas

Olympia Police used tear gas and other munitions July 24 to control and disperse protesters they say got violent, damaging property and assaulting police. But neighbors question if the use of gas was necessary.

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This pandemic is a long way from over, but we continue to adapt

August 02, 2020 5:45 AM

Your primary ballot choices could have more impact than you think

August 02, 2020 5:45 AM

Letters to the editor for Aug. 2

August 02, 2020 5:45 AM

Mariners can’t come up with late magic, fall to Athletics 3-2 in extra innings

Mariners can’t come up with late magic, fall to Athletics 3-2 in extra innings

August 01, 2020 10:04 PM

Mariners win home opener against Oakland 5-3

Mariners win home opener against Oakland 5-3

July 31, 2020 9:47 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 27, 2020

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 27, 2020

July 30, 2020 6:51 PM

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In the era of coronavirus, try a little something new to keep hope alive

I think now of my family’s struggles to provide my brother Mike, who had Bright’s disease, something of a normal life as our society grapples with the decidedly not normal life in the coronavirus era.

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State Parks say you might have to go elsewhere as people flock to the great outdoors

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State Parks say you might have to go elsewhere as people flock to the great outdoors

July 31, 2020 5:00 AM

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Ways to water your garden like a pro during Western Washington’s annual summer drought

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Ways to water your garden like a pro during Western Washington’s annual summer drought

August 01, 2020 5:45 AM

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