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Report: Metro capital project delays continue

The findings come as Metro looks to electrify its fleet and expand its RapidRide system.

Council discusses capital improvement plan

The Eatonville Town Council is focusing on the 2024-29 Capital Improvement Plan, with water supply as a priority.

Space industry launches $4.6B into Washington economy annually

According to a report, the industry supports 13,103 jobs within the state.

Oregon Legislature approves $1 billion for I-5 Bridge replacement

The bill funds the bridge replacement in increments, budgeting $250 million at the time of passage and additional amounts of $250 million in 2025, 2027 and 2029.

Bear necessities: Fern and Benton get their exams

Northwest Trek and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium combine for bear check-ups.

Ecology officials seek public comment on proposed refrigerant restrictions

In 2021, the Legislature passed a bill requiring manufacturers to use safer refrigerants and prevent the accidental release of HFCs from existing equipment.

Officials: Up to 20% of state impacted by Tacoma-Pierce County data breach

Those who worked in food service prior to 2019 might have had their data exposed due to unauthorized access to an online training system database.

Is price gouging responsible for Washington's nation-high fuel costs?

Drivers filling up their vehicles in Washington state pay $.678 per gallon in combined state and federal taxes.

​ Eatonville Lions Club Arts Festival set for Aug. 4-6

The 53rd annual festival offers fine arts and crafts, food, drink and live entertainment.

Election guide: School Board primary

The Eatonville Dispatch is giving candidates for District At-Large Position 4 from the Eatonville School Board a chance to introduce themselves.

Washington receives $1.2B for improved internet connectivity

The funding comes from the BEAD Act; it provides $42.45 billion nationwide.

New mobile fishing kayak rental service at Mineral Lake

Washington DFW stocks Mineral Lake with more than 100,000 rainbow trout annually.

Multifamily tax exemptions floated as help for state’s affordable housing crisis

The goal of the program is to provide affordable housing as part of every project around the state.

Survey: Washingtonians overwhelmingly support lower gas taxes

Nearly three out of four residents favor lowering the state’s 49.4 cents per gallon gas tax.

Endangered northern leopard froglets growing fast at Northwest Trek

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife officials delivered the frog eggs to the Eatonville wildlife park in early May.