Chum salmon spawning to begin soon
viewing: Local trail gives good view to see 700,000-1 million fish | The prime time for seeing chum salmon spawning in South Sound streams is fast approaching with state fisheries managers predicting...
View Article5 arrested in drug-trafficking operation
meth: All suspects Mexican nationals held without bail | Thurston County narcotics detectives arrested five people Tuesday – all Mexican nationals – as part of an investigation of a...
View ArticleJZ Knight video spurs GOP calls for Democrats to return funds
The flare-up over a videotape of Yelm-based spirit channeler JZ Knight railing against Catholics is turning into a cause celebre for Republicans
View ArticleOlympia nixes plan for 6-story apartment site
The City of Olympia has denied an application for a six-story, 122-apartment complex on the west side near Sunrise Park that drew strong opposition from neighbors.
View ArticlePublic safety tax up for vote
OLYMPIA:Sales tax increase of 1 cent per $10 would avert reductions in public safety programs, advocates say | Olympia voters will decide Nov. 6 whether theyre willing to pay an extra penny on every...
View ArticleReview of Ramtha school shows no bigotry, commissioner says
Thurston County Commissioner Sandra Romero says she hasn’t seen anything from Ramtha’s School of Enlightenment that wold prompt her to return campaign donations from the school and its founder, JZ...
View ArticleThurston Fair to request $100K in county funds to help in 2014
The Thurston County Fair will seek $100,000 from the county’s general fund in 2014 to cover fair costs and make the event more self-sustaining.
View ArticleJudge denies appeal over site of permanent Camp Quixote home
A Lewis County judge has denied an appeal by business owners who object to Olympia’s approval of Quixote Village, a development for the homeless on Thurston County land next to industrial property.
View ArticleMiddle-schoolers burst with CSI questions
Camp: MPs from Lewis-McChord supply the answers | The students’ questions revealed either budding criminal masterminds or a genuine interest in learning the ropes as crime-scene investigators.
View ArticleWild mink kills puffins at Point Defiance Zoo
Tacoma - A wild mink weaseled its way into the tufted puffins exhibit at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium this week and killed seven of the coastal birds, forcing closure of the exhibit.
View ArticleTenino mason will help preserve history on 2 fading monuments
After seeing two monuments erected to celebrate the states centennial so dilapidated, Tenino stone cutter Keith Phillips took action.
View ArticleFour projects expected to affect South Sound traffic in coming week, DOT says
These projects are expected to affect Thurston County traffic in the coming week, according to the state Department of Transportation.
View ArticleLacey to tap road project fund for loss in sales tax
$900,000 shortfall: Street projects have money until 2014, but no more will be set aside | The City of Lacey is suspending funds used for yearly road overlay projects to cover most of a $900,000 gap...
View ArticleNavy replaces admiral in Middle East
Unknown charge: He’ll await outcome of probe in Bremerton | WASHINGTON – The Navy said Saturday it is replacing the admiral in command of an aircraft carrier strike group in the Middle East, pending...
View ArticleFire district may boost rate
Lacey: No personnel cuts expected in 2013 | Lacey Fire District 3 is looking to raise its levy rate to make ends meet going into 2013.
View ArticleThey're All dressed up with a safe place to go
Costume contest: Dozens take part in Olympia Farmers Market event | There were superheroes, from Batman and Wolverine to The Incredibles.
View ArticlePIERCE COUNTY: Flood watch issued for Puyallup River
Overnight rain could cause minor flooding of the Puyallup River today near Orting, according to the National Weather Service.
View ArticleHave a child seeking help with algebra? There's a class for that
A group of River Ridge High School parents clutched pencils, calculators and cups of coffee last week as they tackled something that can be daunting: beginning algebra.
View ArticleUW graduate helps rescue Bounty crew
Atlantic: She’s part of the helicopter crew that picked up 5 sailors from water | Monday was supposed to be U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Jane Peña’s day off, but the Pierce County native found herself at the...
View ArticleBudget could shrink Procession
Olympia: There might not be money for art studio | The nonprofit group behind the yearly Procession of the Species may have to seriously scale back its free arts studio if it receives reduced city...
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