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Comcast Opens New Xfinity Store In Lakewood

Comcast opened a new Xfinity store in Lakewood to meet the growing needs of its local customers, who…

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Tax Time Guide: Make IRS.gov the first stop for tax help

WASHINGTON — With phone volumes continuing at historic levels, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers IRS.gov, should be…

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State Parks hosts public meeting in Eatonville to discuss design alternatives for Nisqually State Park

OLYMPIA – Washington State Parks invites the public to an in-person open house to learn more about plans…

Back in the days of this telephone, when a phone was just a phone, Washington state had two area codes. (Photo by Morf Morford)

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Area Codes 101 – Life before 253 and 425

Life was simple before 1997 when Washington had only two area codes

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2022 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Opens

SAN FRANCISCO – The 2022 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest began accepting entries on Jan. 17, 2022, with this…

Even cats sometimes need reminders that there is life beyond the screen. (Photo by Morf Morford)

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Don’t look!

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This is what growth looks like in Tacoma. (Photo by Morf Morford)

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How we’ve grown

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February 28, 2022, Is The Deadline To Submit Applications For Cascade Warbirds Aviation Scholarships

Cascade Warbirds, an organization that promotes the restoration, preservation, operation and public display of historically significant military aircraft,…

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Seattle Cultural Institutions Join Together to Thank School Employees for Their Service

Museums, science and arts organizations recognize employees of area schools during winter break…

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Northwest Ports Adopt Plans to Phase Out Maritime Emissions

SEATTLE + TACOMA —The ports of Seattle, Tacoma, and the combined container operations of The Northwest Seaport Alliance…

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Bringing joy for a quarter of a century: The Washington State History Museum hosts the 25th annual Model Train Festival

TACOMA, Wash – For 25 years, the Washington State History Museum has brought families, friends, and train enthusiasts…

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Marshalling COVID Response and Tackling Jury Diversity, Pierce County Court Administrator Named Court Manager of the Year

Pierce County Superior Court Administrator Chris Gaddis has been named 2021 Court Manager of the Year by the…

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GILLIG, Pierce Transit partner on fleet electrification

Pierce Transit is adding six GILLIG electric buses to its fleet, providing clean, quiet public transportation to Pierce…