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Washington State Parks collects $14M more than 2021-23 projections

State Parks has collected $141.7 million so far in the current 2021-23 biennium.

Recipe: Much ado about tomatoes

Weekly recipes and food ideas from Pacific Publishing.

U.S. F&W releases hunting numbers for Wash., country

In Washington, 185,147 hunting licenses were issued in 2021, or 2.4 for every 100 people.


Eatonville High's class of 1963 hosts reunion

On Aug. 5, the Eatonville High School class of 1963 had a reunion and gathered at the Van Eaton home.

Back-to-school checklist for Eatonville School District

A dozen things to do before the 2023-24 school year begins.

Recipe: Throw together an end-of-summer paella

Weekly recipes and food ideas from Pacific Publishing.


Burn bans in three Wash. counties; 13 NOAA air-quality warnings issued

Washington officials have sent out mailers to warn state residents of an impending drop in air quality — and what that means moving forward.

Northwest Trek celebrating a year with orphaned moose calves

The moose, all born in spring 2022, were rescued after being orphaned in Alaska.

Savvy Senior: Retirement planning for single women

Many single women face greater financial challenges in retirement than do men.


Athletes, volunteers shine at ‘Discover Your Game'

Eatonville School District’s facilities see busy day as partnership comes together for athletics clinic.

WSDA: Washington is world's top blueberry producer

Farmers in Washington grow close to 90,000 tons of blueberries every year.

Get gritty: A drier palette and gravel gardens

As summers get increasingly hot, many Seattle gardeners are reimagining their gardens to use less water and handle the heat.


Red Cross: Donation shortfall could impact blood supply

$10 e-gift cards are available for donors in August.

'Build resilient businesses' — SBA celebrates 70th anniversary

Also: Five things you didn’t know about the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Savvy Senior: Best medical alert systems you don’t have to wear

There are several monitored medical alert systems on the market today that have voice-activated capabilities.


Recipe: An untraditional bread

Weekly recipes and food ideas from Pacific Publishing.

Train excursions return to Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad

Operations are planned to resume with a limited schedule for September and October.

Average home value in Pierce County drops 3% over 2022

A county study found that the average single-family home dropped from $572,100 in 2022 to $554,500 in 2023.


Sign-ups available for ESD communications

The Eatonville School District provides newsletters and other district announcements.

Savvy Senior: Medicare and preventive health services

Most of Medicare’s preventive services are available for free with no copays or deductibles, as long basic eligibility standards are met.