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A lot of traffic is about to be diverted through Hawks Prairie

Detour and lane reductions could begin April 1.

March 19, 2019 10:16 AM

Ever heard of a super worm moon? Here’s how you can see it on the West Coast this week

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Ever heard of a super worm moon? Here’s how you can see it on the West Coast this week

March 19, 2019 11:23 AM

Your favorite way to jump into Long Lake is going away, city says

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Your favorite way to jump into Long Lake is going away, city says

March 18, 2019 03:58 PM

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Ex Defense Secretary Jim Mattis returning to Hoover Institution

March 19, 2019 05:41 PM

Bump stock buy back burns through cash. Devices are illegal starting next week

March 19, 2019 05:36 PM

Thurston County deputy has emerged from coma, sheriff’s office says

March 19, 2019 03:45 PM

Feeling lucky? You might want to buy your next lottery ticket at one of these stores

March 19, 2019 02:45 PM

Washington Supreme Court hears case on carbon cap rule

March 19, 2019 01:28 PM

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Hottest day records happen twice as often as coldest day ones in U.S.

March 19, 2019 05:48 PM

Moose on the loose: see moose who broke into home

March 19, 2019 05:46 PM

Man caught stealing dog from front porch of home

March 19, 2019 05:43 PM

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Feeling lucky? You might want to buy your next lottery ticket at one of these stores

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Feeling lucky? You might want to buy your next lottery ticket at one of these stores

March 19, 2019 02:45 PM

Water lecture series travels to Yelm to address rural issues

March 16, 2019 12:58 PM

Pay attention to this. Distracted driving kills people every day.

March 16, 2019 11:47 AM

What’s Happening for March 19

March 19, 2019 02:56 AM

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Bump stock buy back burns through cash. Devices are illegal starting next week

Government

Bump stock buy back burns through cash. Devices are illegal starting next week

March 19, 2019 05:36 PM

Rep. Devin Nunes sues Twitter for $250M, claims ‘shadow ban’ of conservatives, report says

March 18, 2019 04:07 PM

Legislature passes halfway mark, key deadline

March 16, 2019 06:05 AM

No ban on high-capacity magazines this year, but lawmakers allocate cash for bump stocks

March 14, 2019 05:34 PM

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‘We won’t let that happen again.’ Amid offensive struggles, Huskies aim to prevent defensive breakdowns

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‘We won’t let that happen again.’ Amid offensive struggles, Huskies aim to prevent defensive breakdowns

March 19, 2019 03:08 PM

Seahawks accomplish more than it appears so far in free agency. Here’s what they may do next

March 19, 2019 07:23 AM

This year’s NCAA Tournament Cinderella? Some say it’s Utah State, Washington’s first round opponent

March 19, 2019 04:00 PM

Has free agency changed what the Seahawks will do in 2019 NFL draft? Here are what mock drafts say

March 19, 2019 12:54 PM

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Corners cut to help Boeing and FAA certify the suspect 737 MAX flight control system

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Corners cut to help Boeing and FAA certify the suspect 737 MAX flight control system

March 18, 2019 01:00 AM

Seattle approves upzoning, affordable-housing requirements

March 19, 2019 09:30 AM

Did you win a Best of South Sound award?

March 17, 2019 04:21 PM

Local farming company famous for berries to be split up to settle dispute between brothers

March 13, 2019 12:32 PM

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Harlequin still trying to redefine itself one year after #MeToo moment

Harlequin Productions, Olympia’s only professional theater company, is still trying to separate itself from its founders Scot and Linda Whitney. Later this month it will announce it’s 2020 season, “Transformation,” which could set the tone for years to come.

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Unsoeld led the charge for public access to campaign finance and lobbying records

March 15, 2019 01:57 PM

Don’t consolidate our cities. Celebrate their differences instead.

March 12, 2019 04:02 PM

Letters to the editor for March 17

March 15, 2019 01:14 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 4, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 4, 2019

March 07, 2019 12:22 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 11, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 11, 2019

March 13, 2019 03:24 PM

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Luke Perry

February 28, 2019 10:27 AM

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Moonrise Saturday night behind Hollister Peak as seen from Morro Bay. According to NASA the moon appeard about 14% bigger and 30% brighter than other full moons. The moon is as close as it will get this year to Earth just over 221,000 miles away.
David Middlecamp
5-5-2012

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Ever heard of a super worm moon? Here’s how you can see it on the West Coast this week

A super worm moon will occur during the spring equinox March 20, 2019. The supermoon can be see in the United States and is the last one of 2019. Here’s how, when to see the lunar event in the US, CA and WA.

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Early spring is the time to plant seeds in the garden. Here are some tips.

Marianne Binetti

Early spring is the time to plant seeds in the garden. Here are some tips.

March 15, 2019 09:54 AM

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Fun things to do in Thurston County this week

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Fun things to do in Thurston County this week

March 12, 2019 07:37 PM

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