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What cracked the West Seattle Bridge? Hidden design problem may have doomed it all along

City officials have listed several factors that could have contributed to the damage, but a hidden problem in…

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3 new cases of COVID-19 gives Thurston County 123

Thurston County finished the week of May 4 with 11 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus

Actor-comedian Jerry Stiller photographed in Hollywood in 1994.

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Lifelong actor and comedian Jerry Stiller dead at 92

The Brooklyn-born Stiller — father to comedian/actor/director Ben Stiller and actress/comedian Amy Stiller — died of natural causes,…

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Comcast offers freebies this week during ‘Watchathon’

By John Ewoldt

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Dear Journal: When you look for the helpers, you usually find a mom

It’s almost Mother’s Day and I’m looking forward to seeing my mom, my dad, my sister and her…

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GOP finds deficit-scold voice again, adding snag to talks on aid

Mitch McConnell and other Republicans now have begun raising alarms about the deficit and characterizing a new relief…

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Trump: Pennsylvanians ‘want their freedom now’

President Donald Trump pushed Monday morning for Pennsylvania to reopen its economy faster as rumors swirled that he…

Economic blow of COVID-19 hits already stressed farmers

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Economic blow of COVID-19 hits already stressed farmers

For the men and women struggling to operate farms and associated businesses across the country, concerns are rising…

Stanford University is considering teaching some classes outdoors in tents during the fall as it plans for a partial resumption of campus activity amid the coronavirus pandemic, the school’s provost said. (Dreamstime/TNS)

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Stanford’s treatment approach: Hit hard — and early

A new clinical trial at Stanford University is part of an emerging movement to find COVID-19 medicines that…

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Americans see worse finances, higher stock prices in Fed survey

By Matthew Boesler

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With Inslee running again, other Democrats staying put

By Jim Camden

COURTESY PHOTO                                 A Coast Guard rescue swimmer from Sector Columbia River assists a man in the water after his kayak capsized near Ocean Shores May 10. The man was rescued and treated for symptoms related to hypothermia.

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Coast Guard rescues kayaker near Ocean Shores

A Coast Guard aircrew rescued a kayaker who capsized near the Grays Harbor entrance Sunday afternoon near Ocean…

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Timberland Bancorp announces second fiscal quarter results