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If you see something odd in the water, or the woods, report it

There’s a new app for Washington state residents to instantly report wildlife that shouldn’t be here: northern snakehead, hydrilla, wild pigs like the legendary Hogzilla or plain old Godzilla. If... READ MORE

Broad support found for EPA regulations on carbon

Seven in 10 Americans see global warming as a serious problem facing the country according to a new ABC News/Washington Post poll. The polling shows broad support for Environmental Protection... READ MORE

WSDOT looking for public input on I-5 JBLM section

Are you one of the regular commuters who pass by Joint Base Lewis McCord on your daily commute? If so, the Washington State Department of Transportation is looking for your... READ MORE

American Dreams – a short documentary

One of the biggest stories of the 2014 legislative session was the passage of the DREAM Act. This quick documentary tells the story of how, year after year, college students... READ MORE

Open enrollment for GET ends Saturday

It’s never too early to start planning and saving for a child’s college education. Washington state has a program to help families save money for their child’s future – the... READ MORE

Is crime up or down in Washington state?

If you only watched the TV news and read newspapers, you’d think crime was out of control. The truth is, crime has been on the decline in Washington state for... READ MORE

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Good news: Local clinic closes its doors

Yes – you read that headline correctly. A free clinic in Tacoma closed down in January and it is good news. Talking Points Memo reports that the clinic shut its... READ MORE

Montesano/Aberdeen train derailments highlight hazardous transport discussion

On May 14, a third train derailment in 16 days occurred near Montesano, Washington. That’s not a misprint. Three derailments, in the same area, in just 16 days. Luckily, these... READ MORE

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Remembering those who gave all

The Memorial Day weekend is upon us. To many people, Memorial Day marks the long-awaited beginning of summer vacation season. But, of course, it’s much more than that. The holiday,... READ MORE

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Q13 FOX investigation finds double-dipping that Rep. Green tried to stop

For years, lawmakers have tried to tackle the issue of double-dipping – the practice of retiring and taking a public pension, then accepting another job in the same retirement system... READ MORE