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2014 Senior Games

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South Sound

Patrick Seifert, owner of the Rainier Express medical marijuana dispensary in downtown Olympia, shows off a flag that will fly at this weekend's Olympia Hempfest. Seifert provided flags for guests at the Governor Hotel to hang from their windows during the event.

Olympia Hempfest will celebrate marijuana pride and activism this weekend

The free event runs 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Heritage Park in downtown Olympia.

Government

Candidates Republican Michael Delavar of Washougal, a Republican, (left) and Democrat Bob Dingethal of Ridgefield, (right), participate in a town hall in Bucoda. The two are challenging U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler for her seat in the 3rd Congressional District.

Herrera Beutler faces two challengers in the 3rd Congressional District

U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler is facing two challengers for her seat in the state’s 3rd Congressional District: Republican Michael Delavar of Washougal and Democrat Bob Dingethal of Ridgefield.

Sports

New York Mets starting pitcher Bartolo Colon throws against the Seattle Mariners in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 23, 2014 in Seattle.

Seattle Mariners avoid no-hitter but can’t complete comeback

Taijuan Walker flashes potential in loss but walks six batters in five-plus innings

Business

A WorkSource resource coordinator lists possible steps to take on the road to re-employment .

Thurston County WorkSource set to host classes for job seekers

In need of a little insight into why you can’t find a job? 1 hour ago

Opinion

Gay pride flags fly over the harbor in Provincetown, Mass., Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Located on the extreme tip of Cape Cod, Provincetown is a small coastal resort town known for its gay-friendly atmosphere and night life. Since gay marriage was legalized in Massachusetts in 2004, Provincetown has become a destination for same-sex weddings.

Congress: pass ban on LGBT discrimination

On Tuesday, President Obama fulfilled a six-year-old campaign promise to protect people working for federal contractors from discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. It was a welcome, if long overdue, executive order made... 1 hour ago

Living & Entertainment

Shedding light on mushrooms in advance of Lacey's fungi fest

Small-scale mushroom farmers are sprouting up like fungi all over the South Sound. On Saturday and Sunday, many of them will be at the Pacific Northwest Mushroom Festival in Lacey with informational displays and cooking demonstrations.

Nation & World

A fan high-fives another fan dressed as Star Wars' Darth Vader during preview night at the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention held Wednesday, July 23, 2014 in San Diego.

Fans start lining up as Comic-Con floor opens

Comic-Con is all about bringing fans close to the artists and properties they love — after navigating crowds and waiting in line. 9 minutes ago