Future of GA Building at Capitol in question
Report finds aging structure would cost $124 million-plus to renovate, $161 million to demolish and replace | The fate of an aging General Administration Building near the Capitol is looking less...
View ArticleArmy report backs Madigan leader
Finds Col. Dallas Homas did not use position to influence PTSD diagnoses | An Army investigation glowingly endorses the Madigan Army Medical Center commander who temporarily lost his post this year...
View ArticleSanta shows his flight versatility
Hundreds of children were thrilled to see Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by helicopter Sunday at the Olympic Flight Museum, even though plenty of parents probably will be left explaining why there were...
View ArticleState seeks money to enforce texting ban
State government has applied for money that could pay for Washington’s first large-scale campaign to enforce its ban on texting behind the wheel.
View ArticleLACEY: Area's well water soon to have higher pH
The City of Lacey Water Utility will begin treatment of water from a well in the Capital City Golf Club neighborhood this week. The new treatment process will improve quality from the utility’s Well...
View ArticleSEATTLE: Comedian arrested after dispute at bar
Stand-up comedian and actor Katt Williams has been released from jail after being arrested following a dispute at a Seattle bar.
View ArticleLACEY: Panorama meeting to feature doctor
Retired Dr. Roger Stark, who now serves as a health care analyst for a Seattle-based think tank, is scheduled to talk about the impact of national health reform on seniors at the 2 p.m. Thursday...
View ArticleCity may ban homeless from its hall
The Olympia City Council will consider an ordinance tonight to ban camping outside City Hall, which has attracted crowds of homeless people in recent nights.
View ArticleWomen win 1st same-sex marriage license
They can get a license the first minute of Thursday | Two Lacey-area women who have been together 31 years will be the first of 10 same-sex couples to receive a marriage license just after midnight...
View ArticleNew this year: Bells, balls, candy canes
The state Christmas tree that adorns the Capitol Rotunda each year arrived Monday.
View ArticleBuilding's last use: Fire drills
Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater firefighters will train this week on an old Capitol Campus building set to be demolished.
View ArticleIt's retirement for J. Vee Health Foods
A combination of nearing retirement, a slower economy and also needing to take care of family members finally spelled the end for J. Vee Health Foods & Cafe, the co-owner of the business said...
View ArticleZoo will save space for gorilla memorial
A grass-roots effort to erect a Tacoma monument to Ivan the Gorilla has gotten a big boost with the promise from Metro Parks that — as long as somebody else pays for it — there’s a place for an Ivan...
View ArticleOlympia takes no action on City Hall camping ban
The Olympia City Council declined to take action on an emergency ordinance Tuesday night that would have banned camping outside of City Hall, an increasingly popular activity in recent months.
View ArticleCarbon monoxide detectors required soon
SEATTLE – A new requirement for carbon monoxide detectors in Washington homes takes effect Jan. 1.
View ArticleSince liquor sales went private, they've risen a bit
Statewide liquor sales by volume rose a modest 2.9 percent through September, the results helped by consumer purchases but pulled lower by a drop in wholesale sales, according to new data released...
View ArticleMan, 32, killed at tavern
A suspect in the stabbing death was chased by witnesses, Tased by police | A man was being held Tuesday on suspicion of second-degree murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of Casey J. Heath,...
View ArticleFlu may beat Santa to area this winter
Flu season might come early to the South Sound this year.
View ArticleOLYMPIA: Human resources chief dies of breast cancer
Washington human resources director Eva Santos died early Tuesday at age 56 after her latest battle with breast cancer. The death was confirmed by Gov. Chris Gregoire’s office.
View ArticleSOUTH SOUND: Fire chief, club CEO win Boss of the Year
Lacey Fire District 3 Chief Steve Brooks, Thurston County Boys & Girls Club Chief Executive Joe Ingoglia and Attorney Jessica Jensen have won Boss of the Year designations, a program created by...
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