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Take a look at Olympia’s Capitol Campus gardens in full bloom
The gardens of the Capitol Campus in Olympia are buzzing with springtime activity, even as Washington's 2025 legislative ...
Tallest U.S. masonry dome stands as our state’s homage to democracy
A visit to Olympia, to see our state Capitol Building, might restore your faith in democracy. A book suggests that in Olympia ...
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LGBTQ+ Washingtonians raise Pride flag over Capitol -- with brief disruption by State Patrol
LGBTQ+ Washingtonians joined state officials Wednesday in raising the Pride flag outside the state Capitol building in ...
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Washington governor wants agencies to look for deeper cuts
Just weeks after signing a budget that relied on spending cuts and new taxes to balance, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is telling state agencies to tighten their fiscal belts even more.
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Washington State Patrol apologizes for interrupting Pride flag raising in Olympia
The Washington State Patrol said in a statement that it was not the agency's intent to disrupt an important community event.
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LGBTQ+ Washingtonians raise Pride flag over Capitol -- with brief disruption by State Patrol
Washington raised Pride flag to affirm support for LGBTQ+ amid federal pushback. Gov. Bob Ferguson emphasized state commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion values. DNR Commissioner ...
Flying boats make for a rare sight as Washington clears an island of derelict vessels by helicopter
The Washington Department of Natural Resources has been using one of its firefighting helicopters to haul abandoned boats off ...
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It’s hatching season for the great blue herons in downtown Olympia
That’s the sound of the great blue heron, a wetland bird native to the Pacific Northwest. The downtown heronry, or nesting ...