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Trump makes strange claim that 'George Washington had two desks' to justify getting rich off his presidency
22+ hour, 45+ min ago (569+ words) Donald Trump made a bizarre " and likely untrue " claim about America's first president on Monday as he tried to justify his family's staggering gain in personal wealth during his return to the White House. The president was speaking at a…...
Washington AG to investigate Nippon Dynawave paper mill disaster
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (486+ words) The Washington state attorney general's office announced July 1 that it's investigating whether any criminal activity contributed to the May 26 white liquor tank implosion at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview that killed 11 people and injured eight others. Futhermore, the Washington State…...
Here's an update on Uwajimaya's return to its hometown of Tacoma
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (304+ words) If you've driven by the location of the former Tacoma Hobby Lobby and wondered what's up with plans for Uwajimaya Asian Market to return to Tacoma, we've got you covered. An application was filed May 29 for commercial alteration at the…...
With no new pennies being made, Washington has issued a new law on use
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (450+ words) Among the laws now taken effect in Washington state is one addressing the federal government' decision to end penny manufacturing last year. The United States Mint had made pennies since 1792, shortly after the agency was first established. Without the one-cent…...
New homeless villages, more shelter beds coming to Tacoma, Pierce County in 2026
1+ week, 1+ day ago (373+ words) New villages and more shelter beds for those experiencing homelessness in Tacoma and Pierce County will open in 2026. How much will it cost, and where will they be? The News Tribune put together a list. i. The City of Tacoma provided…...
Washington among 10 best states to have a baby, new study finds
1+ week, 3+ day ago (271+ words) Having a baby is one of life's biggest milestones, but a new study found that geography can play a major role in how safe, affordable, and supportive that experience will be. A Consumer Affairs report analyzed maternal health care access,…...
$20 M Tacoma shelter expansion may not have staff to open this year, director says
1+ week, 2+ day ago (689+ words) A $20 million expansion of Tacoma's largest homeless shelter faces potential funding roadblocks for staffing in the upcoming year. However, according to Executive Director Duke Paulson, acquiring the funding to staff the expansion looks dicey. "It's fascinating because so much of…...
Popular gym chain will close one of its Tacoma locations for good next month
1+ week, 5+ day ago (198+ words) A popular gym chain is closing one of its Tacoma locations permanently next month. LA Fitness at 5915 6th Ave. will shutter July 20 at 2 p. m. , according to the gym's front desk. Fitness International LLC, the parent company of LA Fitness, confirmed the closure....
Tacoma Narrows Bridge reopens after emergency repairs
1+ week, 6+ day ago (190+ words) Westbound lanes of the SR 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge were temporarily closed after crews discovered a cracked steel bridge joint. Emergency repairs have been completed, and all lanes heading toward Gig Harbor have reopened. WSDOT said the bridge is over 70 years…...
Washington's gas tax is going up, but state transportation revenue is falling short
1+ week, 6+ day ago (672+ words) Washington state's gas tax, already among the highest in the nation, is going up next week. The state's per-gallon fuel tax of 55. 4 cents will climb 1. 1 cents on July 1. The 2% bump is the first of the annual inflationary adjustments required by…...