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Despite unprecedented opposition, Betsy DeVos squeaks through to become secretary of education

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Despite unprecedented opposition, Betsy DeVos squeaks through to become secretary of education

It was the first time a vice president’s tie-breaking vote was needed to confirm a presidential Cabinet appointment.

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Could proposed schools fix help kill state’s 1 percent property tax cap? Counties hope so

Local officials say the 1 percent property tax cap is particularly problematic.

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Appeals court says it will rule soon on reinstating Trump immigration ban

A three-judge panel heard arguments Tuesday in San Francisco.

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Commission to discuss Grays Harbor, Willapa Bay salmon fisheries

Appointed citizen panel to hear public comment on past year’s management

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Commissioners are lukewarm to potential housing project

If the project moves forward, it would house more than 90 people.

Snow leads to school closures, wrecks, chance for more lingers to midweek

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Snow leads to school closures, wrecks, chance for more lingers to midweek

Warm, wet weather expected by Thursday, with some clearing possible for the weekend

Church pays off $1.2 million mortgage

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Church pays off $1.2 million mortgage

The $1.2 million loan financed the construction of the 12,000 square-foot building that was completed and occupied in…

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Coast Guard rescues three fishermen at mouth of Columbia River

Commercial vessel towed to safety by Station Cape Disappoint crews

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Democrats insist new details warrant SEC probe into Tom Price’s stock trades

At issue is the nominee’s purchase of stock in Innate Immunotherapeutics, an Australian company.

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Sport halibut catch quota increase should allow for a solid fishing season this spring and summer

Halibut fishing in Puget Sound, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the coast off Neah Bay, La…

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State audit: Port of Seattle illegally gave out $4.7 million in raises

The auditors concluded the payments violated two parts of the state constitution.

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U.S. ends enforcement of travel ban after Seattle judge’s ruling

Trump’s White House has said it will ask for an emergency stay of the judge’s order.

John and Mary Norkoski in a portrait done for 50th wedding anniversary, which was in November 1988. (Terri Harber|The Daily World)

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A centenarian couple in Cosmopolis

Husband and wife mark 100th birthdays and have been married 78 years