Republican John McCain declared for the first time Thursday he believes the Iraq war can be won by 2013, although he rejected suggestions that his talk of a timetable put him on the same side as Democrats clamoring for full-scale troop withdrawals.... read more
Detectives arrested Brent Bouck of Centralia on suspicion of possessing child pornography, according to a news release from the Washington State Patrol.... read more
How to find a bargain and avoid sales tax in this state: Visit shops, talk with sales clerks, decide on a desired model. Then, drive home, log onto the Internet, find the product from an out-of-state vendor and add to cart.... read more
Two new playgrounds are being installed this week at Kenneydell Park at Black Lake part of $461,000 in improvements planned this year at eight Thurston County parks and trails.... read more
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny weather with hot temperatures across Washington through the weekend.... read more
The U.N. secretary-general has decided to dispatch his top emergency relief coordinator to Myanmar - if he can get a visa from the nation's military rulers.... read more