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Northwest Trek to let cars drive through wildlife park for first time ever

By Allison Needles

Between science and curiosity, dead whale draws a crowd

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Between science and curiosity, dead whale draws a crowd

Look for more photos online at https://www.chinookobserver.com/

Millions of U.S. workers at risk of exposure to COVID-19 every week, UW study concludes

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Millions of U.S. workers at risk of exposure to COVID-19 every week, UW study concludes

New research shows the need for protecting against infection in every workplace

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Coronavirus News Roundup

Study finds that enzymes in cannabis could treat COVID-19

40 years after its famed eruption, Mount St. Helens looms as a marvel and a threat

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40 years after its famed eruption, Mount St. Helens looms as a marvel and a threat

TOUTLE — On the morning of May 18, 1980, an earthquake shook Mount St. Helens and the mountain’s…

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‘Clear, uniform, national’ coronavirus guidelines needed for U.S. air travel, Sen. Cantwell says

By Katherine Khashimova Long

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Thurston County COVID-19 cases rise to 127

By Rolf Boone

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Scientis: Massive landslide-caused tsunami could hit Prince William Sound

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A landslide in Prince William Sound could trigger a large tsunami in an area sometimes…

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Fishing boat returns with tons of tuna, but there’s no restaurant market — so they’re selling to the public

By Sandi Doughton

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Washington officials push back after U.S. Attorney cites ‘vulnerabilities’ in state unemployment system exploited by fraud ring

By Jim Brunner

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State Rep. Shea billed $4,700 for olive oil poured on Capitol steps in response to satanist demonstration

OLYMPIA — Spokane Valley Rep. Matt Shea is being billed $4,700 for the cleanup of olive oil he…

Coronavirus News Roundup

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Coronavirus News Roundup

2020 Thurston County Fair canceled in response to COVID-19

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‘Stop driving like you’re in a NASCAR race’ trooper tweets as coronavirus speeds rise

By David Rasbach