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Washington State Historical Society Funds Various Heritage Projects

The Washington State Historical Society plans to contribute $9.737 million to fund 36 projects across the state as part of its Heritage Capital Projects (HCP) program.

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Recap: 2019 40 Under 40 Celebration

More than 300 guests and honorees from across the region attended South Sound Business magazine’s annual 40 Under 40 event this week at Foss Waterway Seaport.

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Community-Owned Internet Coming to Tacoma’s Hilltop Neighborhood

Althea, a system that enables communities to build and maintain their own decentralized internet infrastructure, has launched an “Altheahood" community in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood.

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Thurston County Saw 1.2M Visitors, Boost in Local Tax Revenue in 2018

Thurston County's visitor and convention bureau releases stats on tourism throughout the county in 2018.

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Access Funding for Job and Employee Training

Washington's Job Skills Programs Grant has $5.4 million available to fund job and employee training for companies across the state.

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Local Business Owner Aims to Eliminate Student Lunch Debt

Students at Jefferson Elementary School in Tacoma may have their school lunch debt paid thanks to one local business owner and her family, an anonymous donor, and the power of GoFundMe.

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Hands On Children’s Museum Rescues Vintage Schooner from Scrap Yard

Vintage schooner “Megan D” was reached its final destination today after being saved last fall by the Hands On Children’s Museum in Olympia and refurbished by a team of local, retired carpenters.

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An Enchanting Proposition

Longtime nurse uses personal touch to help her Lakewood store keep its wings.

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Study: Washington Ranks No. 1 for Most Nursing Home Complaints

A new study analyzing the quality of nursing homes in all 50 states found that Washington ranked No. 1, with the most complaints per nursing home facility in 2018.

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Pierce County Library Board to Discuss Potential New Libraries

Potential new library buildings in the cities of Lakewood and Sumner will be a topic of discussion at the Pierce County Library System Board of Trustees’ monthly meeting on Wednesday.

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Recap: 2019 40 Under 40 Celebration