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The 5 Hanford site contractors all earned scores of 90% or more for work in fiscal year 2025.
Feds award incentive pay of $89M to 5 contractors at WA radioactive waste site
The 5 Hanford site contractors all earned scores of 90% or more for work in fiscal year 2025.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The 5 Hanford site contractors all earned scores of 90% or more for work in fiscal year 2025.
Each board features an artful display of cheeses, meats, local produce and more.
New charcuterie board shop in downtown Tacoma offers grazing boards, boxes
Each board features an artful display of cheeses, meats, local produce and more.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Each board features an artful display of cheeses, meats, local produce and more.
The Jackson County vote in 2024 was the catalyst for the Chiefs’ move to Kansas. We break it down in our latest SportsBeat KC podcast.
Why are KC Chiefs moving to Kansas? Explaining historic choice to leave Arrowhead
The Jackson County vote in 2024 was the catalyst for the Chiefs’ move to Kansas. We break it down in our latest SportsBeat KC podcast.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The Jackson County vote in 2024 was the catalyst for the Chiefs’ move to Kansas. We break it down in our latest SportsBeat KC podcast.
Some local stores are also open on Christmas Day.
How late are Tacoma grocery stores open on Christmas Eve? See holiday hours
Some local stores are also open on Christmas Day.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Some local stores are also open on Christmas Day.
The state has settled a lawsuit over a killing at Western State Hospital in 2022.
WA to pay $2.3M after patient fatally strangled at psych facility in Pierce County
The state has settled a lawsuit over a killing at Western State Hospital in 2022.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The state has settled a lawsuit over a killing at Western State Hospital in 2022.
Prosecutors charged the woman with first-degree murder following the incident Monday.
Woman charged in Milton fatal stabbing ordered to undergo competency test
Prosecutors charged the woman with first-degree murder following the incident Monday.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Prosecutors charged the woman with first-degree murder following the incident Monday.
A 16-year-old boy was hurt in the shooting during the last week of school before summer break.
Tacoma teen sentenced for shooting outside Lincoln High School
A 16-year-old boy was hurt in the shooting during the last week of school before summer break.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
A 16-year-old boy was hurt in the shooting during the last week of school before summer break.
Melodee Buzzard’s mother, Ashlee Buzzard, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder Tuesday morning.
Missing California Central Coast girl found shot to death in rural Utah: ‘Ruthless act’
Melodee Buzzard’s mother, Ashlee Buzzard, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder Tuesday morning.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Melodee Buzzard’s mother, Ashlee Buzzard, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder Tuesday morning.
These were the best high school football players in Washington this fall.
High school football: The News Tribune’s 2025 all-state team
These were the best high school football players in Washington this fall.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
These were the best high school football players in Washington this fall.
Sam Darnold was named to Pro Bowl for the second consecutive year — his career includes mistakes under pressure, but losses can also serve as future lessons
It’s hard to trust Seahawks QB Sam Darnold, but easy to believe in him
Sam Darnold was named to Pro Bowl for the second consecutive year — his career includes mistakes under pressure, but losses can also serve as future lessons
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December 24, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Sam Darnold was named to Pro Bowl for the second consecutive year — his career includes mistakes under pressure, but losses can also serve as future lessons
Rather than nibbling around the edges of more socialized medicine, Congress should revisit the healthcare reform proposed in 2019. | Opinion
Obamacare isn’t working. Repeal the employer mandate instead | Opinion
Rather than nibbling around the edges of more socialized medicine, Congress should revisit the healthcare reform proposed in 2019. | Opinion
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December 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Rather than nibbling around the edges of more socialized medicine, Congress should revisit the healthcare reform proposed in 2019. | Opinion
Q. I think I’ve read in your column that Pycnogenol could help hair loss. Is there any truth to that?
People’s Pharmacy: Pine extract appears to help hair loss
Q. I think I’ve read in your column that Pycnogenol could help hair loss. Is there any truth to that?
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December 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Q. I think I’ve read in your column that Pycnogenol could help hair loss. Is there any truth to that?
Thursday could mark the future Hall of Famer’s final home game of his career.
Will Christmas mark Travis Kelce’s final game at Arrowhead? ‘Hope that’s not true’
Thursday could mark the future Hall of Famer’s final home game of his career.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Thursday could mark the future Hall of Famer’s final home game of his career.
If you're looking for a last-minute Christmas gift, this Sony Vlogging Camera is great for aspiring content creators, and it's 25% off.
Sony's ZV-1F Vlogging Camera Is 25% off Before Christmas
If you're looking for a last-minute Christmas gift, this Sony Vlogging Camera is great for aspiring content creators, and it's 25% off.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
If you're looking for a last-minute Christmas gift, this Sony Vlogging Camera is great for aspiring content creators, and it's 25% off.
NFL Week 17 kicks off Thursday, but latest Christmas Day tripleheader features only one certain playoff team and not much drama. Our picks
NFL Thursday/Christmas Day: Week 17 opens with 3 games, 1 playoff team. Our picks
NFL Week 17 kicks off Thursday, but latest Christmas Day tripleheader features only one certain playoff team and not much drama. Our picks
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December 24, 2025 at 11:20 AM
NFL Week 17 kicks off Thursday, but latest Christmas Day tripleheader features only one certain playoff team and not much drama. Our picks
The 5 Hanford site contractors all earned scores of 90% or more for work in fiscal year 2025.
Feds award incentive pay of $89M to 5 contractors at WA radioactive waste site
The 5 Hanford site contractors all earned scores of 90% or more for work in fiscal year 2025.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The 5 Hanford site contractors all earned scores of 90% or more for work in fiscal year 2025.
The Jackson County vote in 2024 was the catalyst for the Chiefs’ move to Kansas. We break it down in our latest SportsBeat KC podcast.
Why are KC Chiefs moving to Kansas? Explaining historic choice to leave Arrowhead
The Jackson County vote in 2024 was the catalyst for the Chiefs’ move to Kansas. We break it down in our latest SportsBeat KC podcast.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:10 AM
The Jackson County vote in 2024 was the catalyst for the Chiefs’ move to Kansas. We break it down in our latest SportsBeat KC podcast.
A Washington State Patrol trooper was killed Friday after she was struck twice.
Tacoma police impound vehicle that may have fatally struck WSP trooper
A Washington State Patrol trooper was killed Friday after she was struck twice.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:40 AM
A Washington State Patrol trooper was killed Friday after she was struck twice.
George F. Russell Jr. transformed Russell Investments into a financial powerhouse.
Pioneering investor and Tacoma legend remembered for ‘extraordinary impact’
George F. Russell Jr. transformed Russell Investments into a financial powerhouse.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:10 AM
George F. Russell Jr. transformed Russell Investments into a financial powerhouse.
Thursday could mark the future Hall of Famer’s final home game of his career.
Will Christmas mark Travis Kelce’s final game at Arrowhead? ‘Hope that’s not true’
Thursday could mark the future Hall of Famer’s final home game of his career.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Thursday could mark the future Hall of Famer’s final home game of his career.
NFL Week 17 kicks off Thursday, but latest Christmas Day tripleheader features only one certain playoff team and not much drama. Our picks
NFL Thursday/Christmas Day: Week 17 opens with 3 games, 1 playoff team. Our picks
NFL Week 17 kicks off Thursday, but latest Christmas Day tripleheader features only one certain playoff team and not much drama. Our picks
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December 24, 2025 at 4:50 AM
NFL Week 17 kicks off Thursday, but latest Christmas Day tripleheader features only one certain playoff team and not much drama. Our picks
The governor’s 2025-2027 supplemental budget proposal is 1.5% higher than prior budgets.
WA Gov. Ferguson calls for $800M in reductions to fill $2.3 billion budget gap
The governor’s 2025-2027 supplemental budget proposal is 1.5% higher than prior budgets.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:10 AM
The governor’s 2025-2027 supplemental budget proposal is 1.5% higher than prior budgets.
Sumner RB Lance McGee (2,489 YDS, 42 TD) paced the South Sound with 527.1 fantasy points (PPR) in 2025.
Final results: These South Sound players posted big fantasy football numbers in 2025
Sumner RB Lance McGee (2,489 YDS, 42 TD) paced the South Sound with 527.1 fantasy points (PPR) in 2025.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Sumner RB Lance McGee (2,489 YDS, 42 TD) paced the South Sound with 527.1 fantasy points (PPR) in 2025.
One of the lucky lottery tickets was purchased near Bellingham.
3 Powerball tickets win big in Western Washington. Here’s where they were sold
One of the lucky lottery tickets was purchased near Bellingham.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:50 AM
One of the lucky lottery tickets was purchased near Bellingham.
A Washington State Patrol trooper was killed Friday after she was struck twice.
Tacoma police impound vehicle that may have fatally struck WSP trooper
A Washington State Patrol trooper was killed Friday after she was struck twice.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:10 AM
A Washington State Patrol trooper was killed Friday after she was struck twice.