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Trump to send 1,500 more troops to Mideast as Iran tensions rise
President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of about 1,500 additional U.S. troops to the Middle East amid…
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Higher gas prices will not deter holiday travelers
AAA is predicting a record 37.6 million automobile travelers for the holiday weekend, a 3.5 percent increase from…
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Suspect in vehicular assault says she drank half a bottle of rum
The crash occurred about 9 p.m. at Lacey Boulevard Southeast and College Street Southeast.
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Toddler and man found dead in Maple Valley; sheriff’s office investigating
By Christine Clarridge
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State Supreme Court: ‘Faithless electors’ can be fined $1,000
Washington state had the power to fine three members of its 2016 Electoral College who cast a vote…
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Trump authorizes Barr to declassify documents in ‘spying’ probe
Trump gave Barr “full and complete authority” to declassify information related to his inquiry into investigations of the…
Life
Me or PUD: Who’s supposed to trim which trees?
Today, we’re talking about trees and power lines, and how the two don’t make a good pair.
Life
Family won’t stop reminding woman of her failed marriage
Dear Abby: I married when I was in my early 20s and stayed married for four years. It…
Life
Dear Dr. Universe: How do plants know when it’s spring?
Dear Dr. Universe: How do plants know when it’s spring? — Hannah, 3