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Bonnie Staggs

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Raised in Ellensburg, Washington, Bonnie Staggs is an Olympia contributor for Times Media Service. Staggs covers Olympia news, including state and local government, politics and elections, schools, public safety, development and community life. Staggs holds a master's degree in communication in digital media.

Stories by Bonnie Staggs

16 stories

  1. August 2026

    1 story: 1 explainer

  2. Fri

    Explainer · Technology · World

    MouthPad uses tongue and head movements to control digital devices

    Augmental Technologies launches MouthPad, a custom mouthpiece helping users with limited mobility control devices hands-free.

  3. July 2026

    8 stories: 1 analysis, 6 explainers, 1 news story

  4. Wed

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · Washington

    Washington Costco shoppers may qualify for cash in $14 million email settlement

  5. Thu

    Explainer · Food and Dining · Florida

    Burger King changes how it handles Whopper complaints — and why the move matters in Florida

  6. Tue

    Explainer · Politics · World

    Why Hasan Piker’s College Democrats speech sparked a backlash

    Democratic students face division after streamer Hasan Piker criticized party leaders during a speech at a national convention in Washington, D.C.

  7. Wed

    Explainer · Technology · United States

    Google’s new Search history setting can save Lens images, voice searches and uploads. Here’s how to turn it off

  8. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Official Senate pages still list Lindsey Graham as serving amid unconfirmed death claim

  9. Sat

    Explainer · Technology · United States

    More than 554,000 Kobalt yard tools sold at Lowe’s recalled over USB-C battery fire risk

    Lowe's has recalled 554,000 Kobalt 24V and 48V yard tools because their USB-C rechargeable batteries can short-circuit and catch fire.

  10. Fri

    Explainer · Technology · United States

    Apple pushes iPhone, iPad and Mac security fixes early as AI speeds hacking tools

  11. Tue

    Analysis · Business and Finance · United States

    Walmart, Sam’s Club cut prices on thousands of items as Trump tries to claim credit

  12. June 2026

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  13. Sun

    News: Food and Dining · United States

    Florida expert says green bananas can still be a good choice as ripening is shaped by harvest and storage

  14. Sun

    News: Travel · United States

    Disneyland’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure reopens after teen exits ride vehicle during final drop

  15. Sat

    News: Military · World

    Bahrain says Iranian drones entered its territory as Gulf states condemn strike

  16. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · Washington

    Newport Teacher Charged With Incest of Adopted Sons

    Amber N. Swain, a 35-year-old teacher at Newport's Pend Oreille River School, is charged with incest and sexual misconduct with her two adopted teenage sons.

  17. May 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  18. Sun

    News: Politics · Washington

    Seattle Mayor on WA Millionaires Tax: ‘Like, Bye’

  19. Fri

    News: Media · United States

    ‘Apprentice’ Reboot: Trump Says Son Don Jr. Has ‘Charisma’

  20. March 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  21. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · Washington

    Repeat offender with 98 arrests nabbed after Olympia chase