Travelers with plans of long trips throughout Thanksgiving and the winter holiday season can now plan their routes by using Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) holiday travel charts …
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The Reflector
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11/21/23
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As days get darker due to the tilt of the planet for winter, many individuals experience disrupted sleep patterns, which can lead to drowsy driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration …
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11/21/23
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With winter on its way, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has tips on how to stay safe and keep everyone moving this wintertime.
“Many mountain pass closures, for …
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The Reflector
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11/13/23
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The Washington Sex Offender Policy Board last year recommended the Legislature consider treatment rather than imprisonment for those convicted of possessing or viewing child pornography or caught in …
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TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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11/13/23
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The Washington Farm Bureau is urging state lawmakers to address a multi-million-dollar dispute with the Department of Ecology over a tax exemption for fuels used for agricultural purposes and …
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Randy Bracht / The Center Square
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11/13/23
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Washington Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz has ended her bid for governor and instead intends to run for Congress in 2024.
The 53-year-old Democrat announced her candidacy Friday to …
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Randy Bracht / The Center Square
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11/13/23
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While post-turkey day shopping sprees are on the minds of many, others will pull the plug for a chance to catch more than 60,000 planted jumbo-sized rainbow trout at 23 statewide lakes.
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For The Reflector
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11/13/23
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When it comes to finding a Christmas tree, there are plenty of options: artificial trees, trees from lots in town or perhaps from a local tree farm.
Then there’s the wild option.
The …
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For The Reflector
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11/13/23
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A Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) draft plan that outlines investment recommendations for preserving, maintaining, improving and operating state highways for the next 20 years …
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For The Reflector
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11/13/23
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At Mount St. Helens, more than 400 earthquakes have been recorded by the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network since July 15, according to a statement by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) late last …
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For the Reflector
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11/13/23
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An ancestral piece of Cowlitz Indian Tribal land in Lewis County was returned to the tribe through a “Landback” partnership with the Capitol Land Trust.
In a news release last week, …
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For The Reflector
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11/13/23
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Vancouver, Washington, recently declared a state of emergency as a result of an increasing number of homeless people within city limits.
On Nov. 6, the Vancouver City Council voted to ratify an …
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By Spencer Pauley / The Center Square
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11/13/23
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A local wine association is hosting a fall celebration for its members and other fans of the beverage.
Wine enthusiasts are invited to participate in the Southwest Washington Winery Association …
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The Reflector
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11/6/23
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While Washington state requires lawmakers to be at least 18 years old to serve, there’s still a chance for students to get involved in the legislative process.
The application window for …
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For The Reflector
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11/6/23
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The Washington State Patrol (WSP), in partnership with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) and law enforcement agencies across the state, began the “Home for the Holidays” …
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For The Reflector
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11/6/23
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In separate interviews, Gov. Jay Inslee and W. Ron Allen, chairman of the Jamestown S’Klallam tribe, had the same message: Formal collaboration between the 29 federally recognized tribes in …
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By Isabel Vander Stoep / For The Reflector
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11/6/23
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State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, is again calling on the Legislature to renew a now-expired tax credit for businesses that hire veterans. He also wants to expand the program to include …
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By Mitchell Roland / For the Reflector
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11/6/23
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The U.S. House of Representatives, for the last couple weeks, has been barely functional due to stubborn partisan divides in and outside of the Republican party.
That doesn’t deter Leslie …
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A Longview man is accused of attempting to hire a prostitute for himself and his miniature horse.
Jad K. Shipman, 48, of Longview, was arrested on Oct. 17 and released on $1,000 bail as he …
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Matt Esnayra / The Daily News
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10/30/23
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A disease that has mangled the hooves of elk in Western Washington and other parts of the country is affecting more than just the animals’ feet, according to a new study from Washington State …
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Michael Wright / The Spokesman-Review
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10/23/23
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