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Centralia man accused of murder arrested 05/25

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10th CD: For Denny Heck it’s jobs, jobs, jobs 05/24

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State soccer preview: With fractured and sprained wrists, Tumwater's Connor Sigmon has posted 10 goals in five playoff games 05/25

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'Worst is behind us': Thurston's jobless rate falls 05/22

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RealNetworks settles Wash. suit for $2.4 million

Digital media provider RealNetworks will pay a $2.4 million settlement because of free trial subscriptions that resulted in unwanted monthly charges to customers, Washington state Attorney General Rob McKenna announced.
Rain delays paving at Carpenter Road and Martin Way until next week

Paving at Martin Way and Carpenter Road has been pushed to next week because of rain.
Olympia port commissioner Barner entered diversion program after DUI charge

Port of Olympia Commissioner George Barner, who recently filed to run for Thurston County commissioner, was charged with driving under the influence last year.
City of Rainier law aimed at curbing underage drinking takes effect June 21

A law aimed at curbing underage drinking in the City of Rainier takes effect June 21.
Lacey Cooperative Preschool will host open house on Thursday

Families are invited to tour classrooms and meet teachers during an open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Lacey Cooperative Preschool, 4501 19th Ave. S.E., Lacey.
Seattle's SoDo neighborhood could handle new arena's traffic, study finds

A study has found that Seattle's SoDo neighborhood can handle the traffic that may come from building a third sports arena in the area.
Neighbors' challenge tossed, moving new Camp Murray gate closer to reality

Neighbors opposed to the new gate being constructed at Camp Murray will consider whether to go to court to derail the project after a hearing examiner dismissed their appeal Tuesday.
Police group endorses McKenna for governor; firefighters back Inslee

Republican candidate for governor Rob McKenna announced a pair of police endorsements this week, the latest today from the Washington chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police. By contrast, a couple of firefighter endorsements recently went to Democratic opponent Jay Inslee.
Governor candidate McKenna wants new immigrant license rules; Inslee unclear

Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob McKenna wants Washington state to join 48 others in requiring proof of legal residency to get a driver's license. Democratic rival Jay Inslee isn't so sure.
Tacoma woman, 21, struck by car on Yelm Highway dies

A 21-year-old Tacoma woman who was hit by a car early Sunday while walking on the Yelm Highway has died.