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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.

WSDA: Washington is world's top blueberry producer

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

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.

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.

Pierce County Fair set for Aug. 10-13

A complete schedule can be found in the Aug. 2 print edition of The Dispatch.

Coburg Tree Farm claims state's Tree Farmers of the Year award

The award honors their efforts of stewardship and promoting sustainable forestry on their 280-acre tree farm.

Rainier Music Festival returns for the third year

The Rainier Music Festival, set for Aug. 5, is planned as a day of celebrating art, talent and culture.

Washington Ferries hoping for new hires in training partnership

With an initial class of 10 students, the two-year scholarship program is set to kick off in early 2024.

Washington, Oregon announce fishing moratorium on Columbia River

Fishing white sturgeon on a stretch of the Columbia River has been halted due to a recent increase in mortality rates.

Sound Transit approves $170M option for Denny Station light rail extension

The total increase over the financial plan is now $510 million, with Sound Transit expecting additional funding to be required.

State's first case of potentially lethal fungus seen in Pierce County man

Candida auris is a drug-resistant fungus that can cause severe infections, according to a Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department news release.