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Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) speaks during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing featuring former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on March 29, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

More Washington students will be eligible for college financial aid next year

Nearly 15,000 Washington students will be newly eligible to receive federal financial aid money in 2024 under a plan that also expands the federal Pell Grant fund and makes it easier to apply for … more

Katherine Long / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 12/11/23

The Capitol building in Olympia, home to the Senate and House chambers, is lit up on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 16.

WSDOT releases first rest stop plan in years, asks state for millions to fund renovations

For the first time in more than a decade, the Washington State Department of Transportation has released a plan to update and maintain its 47 state-owned highway rest areas. Each year, 24 … more

Ellen Dennis / The Spokesman-Review (TNS) | 12/11/23

Dog saved from icy swimming pool in Eastern Washington

WENATCHEE — Animal control officers saved the life of a German Shepherd mix named "Sergeant," who was struggling in a nearby swimming pool filled with water and ice. On Thursday, a … more

Jenni Rodas / The Wenatchee World (TNS) | 12/11/23

Woman who was injured in Thurston County on Nov. 18 and later died has been identified

A 28-year-old Olympia woman who was injured in mid-November and died seven days later has been identified by the King County Medical Examiner's Office. About 1:35 a.m. Nov. 18, Bailey Ann … more

Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS) | 12/11/23

American League pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani raises a trophy that catches the light during the 2023 MLB All-Star Game July 11, 2023 at T-Mobile Park, in Seattle. Fans in the stands were chanting “come to Seattle.”

Commentary: What’s next for Mariners now that Shohei Ohtani has chosen the Dodgers?

SEATTLE — The most talented player in baseball history, Shohei Ohtani, has chosen to sign with Los Angeles Dodgers, and the most frustrating offseason in Seattle Mariners history drags on. … more

Adam Jude / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 12/11/23

Gov. Jay Inslee praises first-of-a-kind 'green' fertilizer plant

Plans for an innovative $1.1 billion fertilizer plant in north Richland that could lead the world on cutting greenhouse gas emissions in the agriculture industry are moving fast, said Washington Gov. … more

Annette Cary and Wendy Culverwell / Tri-City Herald (TNS) | 12/11/23

Huskies celebrate with the football after Makell Esteen (24) made an interception during the Boeing Apple Cup Series football game in Seattle against the Washington State University Cougars on Saturday, Nov. 25.

Commentary: Three reasons why the Huskies can win the national championship

This can happen. It won't take an act of God or a series of fortunate calls or a streak of lucky bounces, either. Yes, the Huskies may be four-point underdogs heading into their College … more

Matt Calkins / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 12/11/23

Suspect shot dead at Lucky Eagle Casino identified as Yelm man, murder suspect

The person a Chehalis tribal police officer fatally shot at Lucky Eagle Casino on Sunday evening has been identified by the Thurston County Coroner as 33-year-old Darren Evans of Yelm. … more

By Ty Vinson / The Olympian TNS | 12/11/23

Blazers earn weekend split with win over Sasquatch

The Centralia College women’s basketball team beat Spokane 71-55 on Sunday, salvaging a split at the weekend’s Blazer Classic after losing 80-66 to Umpqua on Saturday. “Our … more

By The Chronicle staff | 12/10/23

Mountaineers finish strong to beat Vikings

The Rainier boys basketball team pulled away from Mossyrock late Saturday, beating the Vikings 63-43. The Mountaineers (4-1, 1-0 C2BL) led five points at halftime, but then outscored their … more