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As ICE activity increases across the country, it’s important for Washingtonians of all statuses to know their rights.
What legal protections do immigrants have in WA? Your guide to rights, resources
As ICE activity increases across the country, it’s important for Washingtonians of all statuses to know their rights.
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January 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM
As ICE activity increases across the country, it’s important for Washingtonians of all statuses to know their rights.
The multi-day country music festival draws thousands of fans every year.
One of Washington state’s most popular music festivals announces hiatus in 2026
The multi-day country music festival draws thousands of fans every year.
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January 26, 2026 at 8:50 PM
The multi-day country music festival draws thousands of fans every year.
Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday.
Vote now for The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week (Jan. 19 to 24)
Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday.
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January 26, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday.
Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday.
Vote now for The News Tribune’s Boys Athlete of the Week (Jan. 19 to 24)
Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday.
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January 26, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday.
Law defines DUI as driving “under the influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor, cannabis, or any drug,” or a combination of drugs and/or alcohol.
Rules of the Road: How does an officer know when someone is too high to drive?
Law defines DUI as driving “under the influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor, cannabis, or any drug,” or a combination of drugs and/or alcohol.
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January 26, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Law defines DUI as driving “under the influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor, cannabis, or any drug,” or a combination of drugs and/or alcohol.
State Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, filed a bill to create the system to protect lawmakers from political violence.
WA officials have faced direct threats. New emergency alerts would warn them
State Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, filed a bill to create the system to protect lawmakers from political violence.
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January 26, 2026 at 7:20 PM
State Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, filed a bill to create the system to protect lawmakers from political violence.
The odds of winning the Hit 5 cashpot are one in 851,000.
Hit 5 lottery ticket wins jackpot in Western Washington. Here’s where it was sold
The odds of winning the Hit 5 cashpot are one in 851,000.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:40 PM
The odds of winning the Hit 5 cashpot are one in 851,000.
The two Democratic officials held a news conference Monday morning in the Governor’s Conference Room in the state Capitol building.
WA Gov. Bob Ferguson, AG Nick Brown blast recent ‘un-American’ ICE actions
The two Democratic officials held a news conference Monday morning in the Governor’s Conference Room in the state Capitol building.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:10 PM
The two Democratic officials held a news conference Monday morning in the Governor’s Conference Room in the state Capitol building.
A happy eco-friendly story from 2000 is now a toxic nuisance.
Richland's road to tire hell paved with the best intentions. What went wrong?
A happy eco-friendly story from 2000 is now a toxic nuisance.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:40 PM
A happy eco-friendly story from 2000 is now a toxic nuisance.
Law defines DUI as driving “under the influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor, cannabis, or any drug,” or a combination of drugs and/or alcohol.
Rules of the Road: How does an officer know when someone is too high to drive?
Law defines DUI as driving “under the influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor, cannabis, or any drug,” or a combination of drugs and/or alcohol.
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January 26, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Law defines DUI as driving “under the influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor, cannabis, or any drug,” or a combination of drugs and/or alcohol.
State Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, filed a bill to create the system to protect lawmakers from political violence.
WA officials have faced direct threats. New emergency alerts would warn them
State Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, filed a bill to create the system to protect lawmakers from political violence.
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January 26, 2026 at 1:10 PM
State Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, filed a bill to create the system to protect lawmakers from political violence.
If you're looking for fun plush toys to give the kiddos or collect yourself, grab any of these Jellycat Plushies from Amazon.
These Viral Plush Toys Make Great Valentine's Day Gifts
If you're looking for fun plush toys to give the kiddos or collect yourself, grab any of these Jellycat Plushies from Amazon.
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January 26, 2026 at 11:30 AM
If you're looking for fun plush toys to give the kiddos or collect yourself, grab any of these Jellycat Plushies from Amazon.
“It starts other places, and it’s going to end up here if it doesn’t stop sooner than that.”
ICE protest draws 120 in Richland amid Tri‑Cities anger over Minneapolis death
“It starts other places, and it’s going to end up here if it doesn’t stop sooner than that.”
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January 26, 2026 at 9:20 AM
“It starts other places, and it’s going to end up here if it doesn’t stop sooner than that.”
He was shot by a Lacey officer who was part of SWAT.
Lacey man at center of Thurston SWAT incident suffered multiple gunshot wounds
He was shot by a Lacey officer who was part of SWAT.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:20 AM
He was shot by a Lacey officer who was part of SWAT.
Historic flooding impacted much of the Evergreen State in early December.
Is Washington state still in a drought after massive floods? What experts say
Historic flooding impacted much of the Evergreen State in early December.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Historic flooding impacted much of the Evergreen State in early December.
“I really hate to say this, but I object to your appointment because I think you don’t have the temperament for it,” one official said.
Controversy erupts over seat on Thurston County housing council. What happened?
“I really hate to say this, but I object to your appointment because I think you don’t have the temperament for it,” one official said.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:00 AM
“I really hate to say this, but I object to your appointment because I think you don’t have the temperament for it,” one official said.
Adjust your commute accordingly.
Olympia freeway ramp will close during the day this week, WSDOT says
Adjust your commute accordingly.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Adjust your commute accordingly.
“It starts other places, and it’s going to end up here if it doesn’t stop sooner than that.”
ICE protest draws 120 in Richland amid Tri‑Cities anger over Minneapolis death
“It starts other places, and it’s going to end up here if it doesn’t stop sooner than that.”
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January 26, 2026 at 3:10 AM
“It starts other places, and it’s going to end up here if it doesn’t stop sooner than that.”
“While we’re grateful to hear our driver is ok, what happened last night is inexcusable.”
WA snowplow flips after being plowed into by drunk driving suspect
“While we’re grateful to hear our driver is ok, what happened last night is inexcusable.”
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January 26, 2026 at 2:00 AM
“While we’re grateful to hear our driver is ok, what happened last night is inexcusable.”
The crash was reported Saturday night.
Driver arrested after critically injuring passenger, Thurston Sheriff says
The crash was reported Saturday night.
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January 26, 2026 at 1:20 AM
The crash was reported Saturday night.
More than 100 people lined Edison Street on Monday evening.
Neighbors rally against WA sex offender home opening in Kennewick
More than 100 people lined Edison Street on Monday evening.
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January 26, 2026 at 1:00 AM
More than 100 people lined Edison Street on Monday evening.
“Thousands of families experienced devastating loss,” the first-term Democrat said in a Jan. 21 news release.
WA governor asks for $21.3 million from FEMA after December flooding
“Thousands of families experienced devastating loss,” the first-term Democrat said in a Jan. 21 news release.
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January 26, 2026 at 12:00 AM
“Thousands of families experienced devastating loss,” the first-term Democrat said in a Jan. 21 news release.
He was shot by a Lacey officer who was part of SWAT.
Lacey man at center of Thurston SWAT incident suffered multiple gunshot wounds
He was shot by a Lacey officer who was part of SWAT.
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January 25, 2026 at 11:10 PM
He was shot by a Lacey officer who was part of SWAT.
They used a hammer to smash the driver’s window, according to police.
Lacey robbers smash car window and take driver’s wallet at gunpoint, police say
They used a hammer to smash the driver’s window, according to police.
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January 25, 2026 at 11:00 PM
They used a hammer to smash the driver’s window, according to police.
Police responded to a death investigation on Jan. 12.
Man arrested for kicking dead body in Olympia during investigation, police say
Police responded to a death investigation on Jan. 12.
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January 25, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Police responded to a death investigation on Jan. 12.