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Trump budget proposes eliminating Marine Mammal Commission, staff

The Trump administration’s proposed budget released would cut all funding for the Marine Mammal Commission, a federal agency…

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Testing for ‘forever chemical’ in food supply signed into law

OLYMPIA — A bill launching a testing program for potential PFAS contamination in Washington’s food supply was signed…

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Wildlife Q&A enlivens Hilltop end-of-year assembly: Hilltop hosts WDFW wildlife director

ILWACO — Hilltop Middle School students got a glimpse into the roles and responsibilities of Washington Department of…

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Long Beach contracts for boardwalk repairs: Low bid nearly $1M under estimate

LONG BEACH — Santa brought Christmas early for the city of Long Beach last week, when the low…

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Date set for Olsen recall showdown

OLYMPIA — A formal court date for the Washington State Supreme Court to decide the fate of an…

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What Medicaid cuts passed by U.S. House could mean for WA

Washington leaders are warning that at least 194,000 people in the state stand to lose Medicaid coverage under…

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Drowning marks sad start to Memorial Day weekend; would-be rescuer reported in critical condition

LONG BEACH — A 15-year-old teenager drowned Friday evening, May 23, in the waters off Long Beach as…

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Motor Lifeboat School commander relieved of duty

ILWACO — The Coast Guard “temporarily relieved” Chief Warrant Officer Timothy Crochet as commanding officer of the Coast…

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Ready, set, rescue: Agencies hold 32nd annual surf-rescue training ahead of summer season

SEAVIEW — A Coast Guard helicopter flew a grid pattern on the horizon above two cutters as crew…

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‘It blew my mind’: Peninsula priest reacts to election of first American pope: Believes Leo will advocate for social justice

SEAVIEW — Father Clarence Jones, like tens of millions of other Catholics across the country, couldn’t believe what…

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