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Wash. proposal bans minors from indoor tan beds
Associated Press - A state Senate panel has approved a measure that would prohibit the use of indoor tanning beds by anyone under 18. Read more...
Wash. proposal bans minors from indoor tan beds
Associated Press - A state Senate panel has approved a measure that would prohibit the use of indoor tanning beds by anyone under 18. Read more...
Saturday, February 4, 2012 -- 1:51 am
Olympia council ID's downtown, public safety as major priorities
The Olympian - The city’s budget, downtown, public safety and improving community outreach were some of the top issues the Olympia City Council identified Friday during the first day of its annual retreat.</p> Read more...
Olympia council ID's downtown, public safety as major priorities
The Olympian - The city’s budget, downtown, public safety and improving community outreach were some of the top issues the Olympia City Council identified Friday during the first day of its annual retreat.</p> Read more...
Saturday, February 4, 2012 -- 1:48 am
Illuminated Ball to go on despite theft of speakers and instruments
The Olympian - Organizers of Saturday night's Illuminated Ball say the fundraiser will go on despite the theft of thousands of dollars’ worth of musical instruments, speakers and tools used for set design.</p> Read more...
Illuminated Ball to go on despite theft of speakers and instruments
The Olympian - Organizers of Saturday night's Illuminated Ball say the fundraiser will go on despite the theft of thousands of dollars’ worth of musical instruments, speakers and tools used for set design.</p> Read more...
Saturday, February 4, 2012 -- 1:43 am
Park Service seeks descendants of Washington's homesteaders for celebraiton
The Olympian - The National Park Service is looking for descendants of homesteaders to help them celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Homestead Act of 1862. Read more...
Park Service seeks descendants of Washington's homesteaders for celebraiton
The Olympian - The National Park Service is looking for descendants of homesteaders to help them celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Homestead Act of 1862. Read more...
Saturday, February 4, 2012 -- 1:37 am
Army drops its case against 5th soldier accused in Afghan killings
The Olympian - The Army on Friday dropped its case against the fifth and final soldier it accused of murdering Afghan civilians during a 2010 deployment with a Joint Base Lewis-McChord Stryker brigade.</p> Read more...
Army drops its case against 5th soldier accused in Afghan killings
The Olympian - The Army on Friday dropped its case against the fifth and final soldier it accused of murdering Afghan civilians during a 2010 deployment with a Joint Base Lewis-McChord Stryker brigade.</p> Read more...
Saturday, February 4, 2012 -- 1:37 am
Stage 1 burn ban to continue at least through weekend in Thurston County
The Olympian - A Stage 1 burn ban for Thurston County began at 5 p.m. Friday and will continue through the weekend at least, according to the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency. Read more...
Stage 1 burn ban to continue at least through weekend in Thurston County
The Olympian - A Stage 1 burn ban for Thurston County began at 5 p.m. Friday and will continue through the weekend at least, according to the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency. Read more...
Saturday, February 4, 2012 -- 1:36 am
Retired detective Dave Haller has legacy of vigilance, action
The Olympian - Former Thurston County Sheriff’s Detective Dave Haller’s 41-year career in law enforcement is as colorful as the blue land-speed racer he drives at speeds of more than 200 mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.</p> Read more...
Retired detective Dave Haller has legacy of vigilance, action
The Olympian - Former Thurston County Sheriff’s Detective Dave Haller’s 41-year career in law enforcement is as colorful as the blue land-speed racer he drives at speeds of more than 200 mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.</p> Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 11:05 pm
Under the Dome: Legislative highlights for Feb. 4
The Olympian - For additional coverage of the Legislature, go to <a href="http://www.theolympian.com/">www.theolympian.com/</a> underthedome. Read more...
Under the Dome: Legislative highlights for Feb. 4
The Olympian - For additional coverage of the Legislature, go to <a href="http://www.theolympian.com/">www.theolympian.com/</a> underthedome. Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 3:56 pm
Dem dispute derails education bills in Legislature
Associated Press - Two bills to reshape Washingtons education system stalled in committee Friday, missing a key deadline amid a dispute among Democratic lawmakers. Read more...
Dem dispute derails education bills in Legislature
Associated Press - Two bills to reshape Washingtons education system stalled in committee Friday, missing a key deadline amid a dispute among Democratic lawmakers. Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 2:37 pm
Dem dispute stalls education bills in Legislature
Associated Press - Two bills to reshape Washingtons education system stalled in committee Friday, missing a key deadline amid a dispute among Democratic lawmakers. Read more...
Dem dispute stalls education bills in Legislature
Associated Press - Two bills to reshape Washingtons education system stalled in committee Friday, missing a key deadline amid a dispute among Democratic lawmakers. Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 12:30 pm
WA lawmakers seek broad review of tax breaks
Associated Press - A bipartisan pair of state lawmakers advocated Friday for a wide-ranging review of nearly $2 billion in annual tax breaks for Washingtons businesses, nonprofits and local governments. Read more...
WA lawmakers seek broad review of tax breaks
Associated Press - A bipartisan pair of state lawmakers advocated Friday for a wide-ranging review of nearly $2 billion in annual tax breaks for Washingtons businesses, nonprofits and local governments. Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 9:46 am
McKenna to support trafficking initiative in Indy
Associated Press - Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna is traveling on Super Bowl weekend to Indianapolis, where he will support efforts to combat human trafficking. Read more...
McKenna to support trafficking initiative in Indy
Associated Press - Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna is traveling on Super Bowl weekend to Indianapolis, where he will support efforts to combat human trafficking. Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 12:48 am
Indiana becomes first Rust-Belt 'Right to Work' state
Olympia Business Watch - On Wednesday, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels (R) signed legislation making Indiana the first "Right to Work" state in the industrial heartland of America. The legislation, which bars union contracts from requiring non-union members to pay fees for representation, makes Indiana... Read more...
Indiana becomes first Rust-Belt 'Right to Work' state
Olympia Business Watch - On Wednesday, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels (R) signed legislation making Indiana the first "Right to Work" state in the industrial heartland of America. The legislation, which bars union contracts from requiring non-union members to pay fees for representation, makes Indiana... Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 12:17 am
Single-wide trailer fire near Tumwater displaces three residents, two dogs
The Olympian - A fire in a 500-square-foot single-wide trailer near Tumwater displaced three adults and two dogs, according to West Thurston Fire.</p> Read more...
Single-wide trailer fire near Tumwater displaces three residents, two dogs
The Olympian - A fire in a 500-square-foot single-wide trailer near Tumwater displaced three adults and two dogs, according to West Thurston Fire.</p> Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 12:03 am
Benefit planned to help crash victim pay bills
The Olympian - After spending weeks unable to move from the waist down, 19-year-old Carmon Gillaspie managed to climb into a wheelchair. Read more...
Benefit planned to help crash victim pay bills
The Olympian - After spending weeks unable to move from the waist down, 19-year-old Carmon Gillaspie managed to climb into a wheelchair. Read more...
Thursday, February 2, 2012 -- 11:33 pm
Growing Hawks Prairie area is closer to having medical center
The Olympian - The Hawks Prairie community north of Interstate 5 is getting closer to having its first medical center, a nearly $8 million project on Marvin Road that is expected to open in phases beginning in late May.</p> Read more...
Growing Hawks Prairie area is closer to having medical center
The Olympian - The Hawks Prairie community north of Interstate 5 is getting closer to having its first medical center, a nearly $8 million project on Marvin Road that is expected to open in phases beginning in late May.</p> Read more...
Thursday, February 2, 2012 -- 11:05 pm
Legislative highlights for Feb. 3
The Olympian - For additional coverage of the Legislature, go to <a href="http://theolympian.com/">theolympian.com/</a> underthedome. Read more...
Legislative highlights for Feb. 3
The Olympian - For additional coverage of the Legislature, go to <a href="http://theolympian.com/">theolympian.com/</a> underthedome. Read more...
Thursday, February 2, 2012 -- 6:35 pm
Welcome to the first day of session, Hewitt says, on Day 25
Olympia Business Watch - Now that the state Senate has voted to legalize same-sex marriage, maybe lawmakers will turn their attention to balancing the budget. That's clearly the hope of Sen. Mike Hewitt, R-Walla Walla, who began his remarks Thursday at AWB's Lobby Lunch... Read more...
Welcome to the first day of session, Hewitt says, on Day 25
Olympia Business Watch - Now that the state Senate has voted to legalize same-sex marriage, maybe lawmakers will turn their attention to balancing the budget. That's clearly the hope of Sen. Mike Hewitt, R-Walla Walla, who began his remarks Thursday at AWB's Lobby Lunch... Read more...
Thursday, February 2, 2012 -- 4:20 pm
Wash. panel advances public records restrictions
Associated Press - Lawmakers are advancing a plan that could limit how governments respond to requests for public documents. Read more...
Wash. panel advances public records restrictions
Associated Press - Lawmakers are advancing a plan that could limit how governments respond to requests for public documents. Read more...
Thursday, February 2, 2012 -- 2:37 pm
Republicans propose stand-alone education budget
Associated Press - Washington state House Republicans on Thursday released a proposed education budget they say would preserve the 180-day school year while cutting efforts to combat bullying and enforce civil rights. Read more...
Republicans propose stand-alone education budget
Associated Press - Washington state House Republicans on Thursday released a proposed education budget they say would preserve the 180-day school year while cutting efforts to combat bullying and enforce civil rights. Read more...
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