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Trump safe after gunman tries to breach Washington dinner
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (604+ words) (News Nation) " President Trump praised law enforcement Saturday after a man tried to breach a security checkpoint with "multiple weapons" at The White House Correspondents" Association dinner he was attending at a Washington, D. C. , hotel. Secret Service agents safely whisked the…...
US farm agency to move research and food safety staff from Washington
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (273+ words) WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - The U. S. Department of Agriculture said on Thursday it will relocate many research "and food safety staff from the Washington region as part "of its broader reorganization effort. The agency is in the process of moving most of…...
Washington's Sail-In State Park Island Has Quiet Coastal Camping
1+ week, 1+ day ago (714+ words) Hop in a boat and sail up to this peaceful little getaway, with waterfront camping and all the quiet you need to escape for a long weekend. Marooned in the Salish Sea between Vancouver and Seattle lie the San Juan…...
Seahawks GM: Washington's new millionaire's tax will 'sting' in recruitment
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (279+ words) The Seattle Seahawks were admired by many for their team building through the draft and free agency, which helped them win Super Bowl LX in February. However, Washington state's new "millionaire's tax" could hinder their roster development and player recruitment…...
Museum and replica of Tacoma's first residence turns 25 this year
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1112+ words) The gritty surface of a cedar log was warm to the touch as the pioneer leaned against his masterpiece in the coastal sun. Standing on the waterfront several feet ahead, his son adjusted his camera, framing his father as he…...
Enjoy multi-course meals for $65 or less during spring Tacoma Restaurant Week
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (522+ words) Over 10 days in April, find multi-course lunch and dinner deals at 10 restaurants around Tacoma, starting at $20 and topping out at $65. Northwest Military's biannual Tacoma Restaurant Week runs April 12-16 and April 19-23. Weekend nights, Friday and Saturday, are not part of the…...
Tacoma's Elks Temple turns 110! What you should know about the historic building
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1033+ words) The Elks Temple in Tacoma turns 110 this year, but it doesn't look a day over 50. That's thanks to Mc Menamins, the Portland-based chain that acquired the building in 2009 and transformed it into the sprawling, ornate, multifaceted edifice that Tacoma knows…...
Trump arch renderings offer new details on the president's 250-foot project in Washington
2+ week, 2+ day ago (587+ words) WASHINGTON " A 250-foot arch that President Donald Trump hopes to build near the Potomac River in the next few months would feature winged eagles, Lady Liberty and a line from the Pledge of Allegiance, according to new renderings obtained by…...
New renderings show Trump's 250-foot victory arch towering over Washington DC
2+ week, 2+ day ago (552+ words) The Trump administration has published new renderings of the president's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch, which would loom large over the capital's skyline. The mockups, produced by Harrison Design, portray a towering white monument along the banks of the Potomac River,…...
Tacoma's first Katsu Burger has opened on Sixth Ave. Here's a peek
2+ week, 4+ day ago (396+ words) Katsu Burger quietly opened the doors to its Tacoma location last Friday, serving a handful of customers who noticed before sharing more publicly on Instagram the next day. After a Sunday respite, the restaurant, 2805 6th Ave. , will operate steadily moving forward…...