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Washington state vet sees chance for worse bird flu season next winter

OLYMPIA — Bird flu could return next winter with new strains that are more prevalent in wild birds…

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Washington state sets new rules for farmworker housing

OLYMPIA — Two state agencies have finalized new standards for farmworker housing, regulating everything from minimum living space…

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Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission taps new leader

PORTLAND — Umatilla tribal leader N. Kathryn “Kat” Brigham was selected by leaders from the Warm Springs, Yakama,…

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Extra scientists board research vessel to look at harmful algal blooms

Extra scientists have been added to a fisheries survey along the West Coast to chart an extensive harmful…

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Oregon Legislature close to allowing self-service gas, for some

SALEM — Oregon is one of only two states where drivers aren’t allowed to pump their own gas,…

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‘Hero’ teacher tackles shooter at North Thurston High School

LACEY — A government teacher is being hailed as a hero after tackling a 16-year-old student who fired…

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How did my state lawmakers vote in Olympia?

“How did my state lawmakers vote in Olympia?” Readers of the Chinook Observer would like to know Lawmakers…

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One Washington, two sides

Eastside legislators push for splitting state at the Cascades By Don Jenkins EO Media Group OLYMPIA — Residents…

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“U Drive. U Text. U Pay” campaign begins April 1

OLYMPIA — For the second year in a row, more than 100 law enforcement agencies in Washington State…

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Buyer’s remorse: Model shows people demand all that bad news

PULLMAN — Bad news in the media got you down? News consumers have only themselves to blame, says…

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