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'Nothing else like it'
Just outside of Chehalis is a geological wonder that you can't see. Geologists looking for oil back in the 1950s stumbled across the reservoir 1,800 feet below the maze of pipes and hoses. 'It's unique in the state of Washington," said the manager of the reservoir. More
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You may be sitting on more money than you think
You might consider taking a closer look at all that loose change in your pockets, purses, wallets and sofa cushions. You see, there may be more cash in those coins than you think. Some of those silver coins you toss around may be worth $7.50! More
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Monroe delays decision on breed-specific legislation
Are all dogs created equal? That is the divisive question that pitted neighbors against neighbors in Monroe as the city considered imposing harsher punishments in case of attack by certain breeds of dogs it believes to be more dangerous. More
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Crash survivor's doctors amazed
The lone survivor of a plane crash that killed seven people in British Columbia is not deeply religious but he must have received help from above to survive against staggering odds, his brother says. "There's no way he could have went through that and come down without some sort of help," Thomas Wilson's brother said. More
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Infamous group to protest transgender mayor
An anti-gay church from Kansas plans to protest in Silverton next week after the town elected the nation's first openly transgender mayor. Mayor-elect Stu Rasmussen said the protest is ironic considering he is not gay; he's had the same live-in girlfriend for years. More
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Ignore that urgent warning about you car warranty
They're at it again. Out-of-state companies are flooding our mail boxes with urgent warnings about our car warranties. They say it's the final notice. You need to call right away. But whatever you do, do not pick up that phone. These guys are determined to get your money. More
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New ID tech installed at Blaine border crossing
The border can be a royal pain, what seems like an all-day wait. But Tuesday's ribbon-cutting ceremony signaled a turn in national policy. In Blaine and in Nogales, Arizona, the border patrol turned on electronic recognition devices. More
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Camas teacher linked to shooting death of bear grass picker
Authorities said Craig A. Sjoberg, a 55-year-old Evergreen School District teacher, was hunting on national forest land in southwest Washington earlier this month when a Tacoma man was fatally shot. Sjoberg was arrested Monday on suspicion of manslaughter. More
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Ferry resumes service following report of threat
Officials said a man who called 911 told dispatchers he overheard two men saying there was going to be a terrorist attack on the M/V Hyak. More
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School kids get real lesson in humanity
When it was time to go on a field trip, second and third graders at Meridian Park Elementary in Shoreline didn't go to the zoo, they went to Food Lifeline to volunteer. More
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Local car dealers cross fingers for auto bailout
Sales at some dealerships are down 30 percent, and the auto leaders are before Congress trying to convince lawmakers that it's in everyone's interest to keep the American auto industry going.
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Aberdeen man fighting for his life after he was mysteriously burned
The Grays Harbor sheriff's office says a man was dropped off at an Aberdeen hospital with a head injury and mysterious burns to his head, neck and shoulders. He's now in critical condition and police don't know how he got those injuries. More
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Slain woman had been granted protection order
Police say a 26-year-old man forced his way into a Renton apartment Tuesday and killed his estranged girlfriend before turning the gun on himself, while their kids hid in a back room. Two days ago, the man had been served with a permanent protection order. More
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State flags group home for handling of alleged abuse
The state Department of Social and Health Services on Monday stopped admission at a Federal Way adult group home, citing a number of safety violations that surfaced in the wake of alleged abuse of a resident by a staff member. More
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Spawning salmon return to creek after decades
Nearly 60 years have passed since salmon have been spotted at Miller Creek near Sea-Tac Airport, but now coho salmon are returning to spawn. At least six adult coho salmon have been spotted in the creek some 200 yards away from Sea-Tac's new runway. More
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Seattle City Council considers ways to tighten belt
The Seattle City Council is discussing ways to get rid of a $19 million budget deficit -- a move that has some groups celebrating and others anxious of the days ahead.
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What a great time to buy a car
What a terrible time to be a car dealer. The sour economy has potential customers sitting on their wallets, which is why, if you have the money and need a new ride, this is a great time to buy one.
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Docs: Dirty look triggered fatal Pacific shooting
The family of the man who was shot to death insists he was an innocent victim, but police say Shiloh Drott was the intended victim of the shooting that broke out at a Pacific community center in the presence of young children on Friday night. More
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Shoplifter runs over QFC clerk during getaway
A shoplifter stealing a case of beer has put a Seattle grocery clerk in the hospital. Two QFC employees followed the man out into the parking lot Sunday night. Seattle police say the employees struggled with the man, who then hit one of the employees with his truck. More
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Monday Money Challenge: Buy holiday gifts for 16 people with just $100
Saving money is now a national obsession, even when it comes to buying holiday gifts. So I did some holiday shopping at local thrift stores to see what I could find. More
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The real value of gift cards in these fleeting, belly-up times
Gift cards were huge for the holidays last year. They were perfect for stocking stuffers or for someone who's hard to shop for. But retailers are struggling right now. Some are going out of business. That means giving a gift card can been risky. More
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Ken Schram: Why do we allow prejudice to rule?
As a society that supposedly stands for equality and justice for all, we cannot continue to suppress equality and justice for some, as the passage of California's Proposition 8 has done. More
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Fire damages rebuilt BBQ restaurant near Olympia
The decades-old Ranch House BBQ near Summit Lake was ruined by a mudslide nearly a year ago. The business was relocated to downtown Olympia while a new place was rebuilt at the original site, but the roof was destroyed by fire on Sunday. More
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Prosecutors: Dad was drinking at time of shooting
Bail was set at $250,000 on Monday for a man who told investigators that his 6-year-old daughter was shot in the head while they were cleaning guns at their Marysville home. In court, prosecutors said the man had been drinking at the time of the shooting. More
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Property worth millions missing from local schools
After spending weeks poring over records from area school districts, the Problem Solvers found thousands of missing items. And it's not just computers and cameras. The list of items unaccounted for included a forklift, a tractor and a Steinway grand piano. More
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Victim in deadly teen night shooting not targeted
Police now believe that a young man shot to death Friday during a church-sponsored event at a Pierce County community center was not targeted, as originally thought. It was the latest development in the case, in which Shiloh Drott, 21, was gunned down in cold blood. More
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Mourners keep vigil for young man shot in cold blood
This shell-shocked community came together Saturday night, keeping vigil for a young man who was shot and killed at a crowded, church-sponsored youth event on Friday. A candlelight vigil was held at a memorial that sprang up near the scene of the deadly shooting a short time after it happened. More