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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001181431-12-054676
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	3
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20121015
FILED AS OF DATE:		20121015
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20121015

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Grubbs William J
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001343670

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-14543
		FILM NUMBER:		121144200

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O SFN GROUP INC
		STREET 2:		2050 SPECTRUM BOULEVARD
		CITY:			FT LAUDERDALE
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33309

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TrueBlue, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000768899
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-HELP SUPPLY SERVICES [7363]
		IRS NUMBER:				911287341
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			WA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1015 A STREET
		CITY:			TACOMA
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98402
		BUSINESS PHONE:		253-383-9101

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P.O. BOX 2910
		STREET 2:		1015 A. ST.
		CITY:			TACOMA
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98402

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	LABOR READY INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DICKS HAMBURGERS INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19900329
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<DESCRIPTION>WILLIAM GRUBBS FORM 3 (10/15/2012)
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    <periodOfReport>2012-10-15</periodOfReport>

    <noSecuritiesOwned>0</noSecuritiesOwned>

    <issuer>
        <issuerCik>0000768899</issuerCik>
        <issuerName>TrueBlue, Inc.</issuerName>
        <issuerTradingSymbol>TBI</issuerTradingSymbol>
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            <rptOwnerName>Grubbs William J</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
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            <rptOwnerStreet1>1015 A STREET</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>PO BOX 2910</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>TACOMA</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>WA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>98402</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
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        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>1</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
            <officerTitle>EVP, Chief Operating Officer</officerTitle>
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    </reportingOwner>

    <nonDerivativeTable>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>4000</value>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
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                    <value>D</value>
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    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>Todd N. Gilman, Attorney-in-fact</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2012-10-15</signatureDate>
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Power of Attorney

	1.	Designation of Attorneys-in-Fact.  The
undersigned, hereby designates each of James E. Defebaugh,
Joanna S. Monroe, Todd N. Gilman, Kristy T. Harlan, and
Chris K. Visser, individuals with full power of
substitution, as my attorney-in-fact to act for me and
in my name, place and stead, and on my behalf in
connection with the matters set forth in Item 2 below.

	2.	Powers of Attorney-in-Fact.  Each attorney-
in-fact, as fiduciary, shall have the authority to sign
all such U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
("SEC") reports, forms and other filings, specifically
including but not limited to Forms 3, 4, 5 and 144, as
such attorney-in-fact deems necessary or desirable in
connection with the satisfaction of my reporting
obligations under the rules and regulations of the SEC.

	3.	Effectiveness.  This power of attorney shall
become effective upon the execution of this document.

	4.	Duration.  This power of attorney shall
remain in effect until revoked by me.  This power of
attorney shall not be affected by disability of the
principal.

	5.	Revocation.  This power of attorney may be
revoked in writing at any time by my giving written
notice to the attorney-in-fact.  If this power of
attorney has been recorded, the written notice of
revocation shall also be recorded.

	Date:  October 15, 2012.

	__William J. Grubbs____
	  William J. Grubbs

STATE OF WASHINGTON	)
COUNTY OF PIERCE	)

SIGNED OR ATTESTED before me on 10/15/2012 by William J. Grubbs.

		__Marie Stewart_____
		Signature of Notary Public

		__Marie Stewart____
(SEAL)	Typed Name of Notary Public
		Residing at: University Place, WA 98466
		My Commission Expires:  09/21/2015


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