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Yelm High School class of 2005 alumni Jason Lacy was promoted to Naval Commander in March.
2005 Yelm graduate earns rank of naval commander
Jason Lacy, a 2005 Yelm graduate and area native, was promoted to the rank of naval commander in March. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in … more
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Rainier FFA present a wide variety of hanging baskets, annuals, geraniums, perennials, lilies, herbs and many other plants at their annual plant sale on Friday, May 2.
Beyond the greenhouse: Rainier FFA’s annual plant sale provides service to community
Under the direction of Angie Karnes, the agriculture department at Rainier High School keeps on growing. Now in her 30th year in the district, the environmental science teacher has developed a … more
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‘Stunned for many reasons’: St. Columban pastor reacts to new pope
On May 8, the Roman Catholic Church elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as its new pope. Pope Leo XIV is the first American pope in the history of the Catholic Church, which spans some 2,000 … more
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April Anguiano, left, Mikkie Shaw, middle, and Adam Cornwall pose hours before the first performance of "The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon" at Rainier High School on Friday, May 9.
Rainier High School Drama Club returns with ‘The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon’
It’s all “one long mega-juicy story.” That’s Adam Cornwall, director of the Rainier High School Drama Club, paraphrasing a line from “The Brothers Grimm … more
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Prairie Days Parade participants sport the Red, White and Blue on June 24.
Yelm recreation coordinator highlights upcoming summer events
The City of Yelm’s Parks and Recreation Department will be busy over the next 100-plus days as 42 activities are set to be held by the city through the end of summer. Line Roy, the City of … more
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Griselda Arias announced she'll pursue Yelm City Council's Position No. 3 this November in the Thurston County General Election.
City resident Griselda Arias announces campaign for Position No. 3 in Yelm council
Yelm resident Griselda Arias announced her campaign for Yelm City Council’s Position No. 3 seat on Facebook on Wednesday, May 7. The position will be included on the Nov. 4 general election … more
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$5,000 reward offered for 10-time convict who shot at Thurston County K9 unit
The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning to be on the lookout for Damian Madison, a 27-year-old man who shot at a pursuing Thurston County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit 15 times … more
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Wyoming miner and local union leader Marshal Cummings, seen here speaking at a press conference announcing new safety regulations, said older miners tend to be old-school union Democrats, but younger ones are much more likely to be supportive of Donald Trump.
A small federal agency was investigating dangers to miners. Then came DOGE
Like his father and his grandfather, Marshal Cummings grew up mining trona, a substance used in everything from glass to pharmaceuticals and baking soda. When he was 22, that meant spending 16-hour … more
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Abortion services program is in line for steep reduction in Washington state budget
Funding for an abortion care program will be reduced by more than 50% under the state budget plan awaiting Gov. Bob Ferguson’s signature.  Washington created the Abortion Access … more
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Washington State Ferries said it would deploy its new electric ferries first on the Mukilteo-Clinton run. The short route is currently served by diesel ferries like the Tokitae, seen here approaching Whidbey Island.
Bids to build new plug-in Washington state ferries come in high
Ferry system managers and state budget writers in Washington took a cold wave over the bow Monday upon opening the bids to construct up to five new hybrid electric ferries. “I don’t … more
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Natural gas initiative's backers prepare appeal request to Washington state Supreme Court
The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) now has the green light to ask the Washington Supreme Court to consider an appeal of a ruling by a King County judge that struck down an … more
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Gov. Bob Ferguson signs expanded hate crimes bill into law May 12, 2025, at the Washington Capitol in Olympia.
Expanded hate crime bill signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson
A bill that modifies what constitutes a hate crime in Washington was signed into law Monday afternoon by Gov. Bob Ferguson. House Bill 1052 changes existing law to include the language of … more
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A speed limiter device, like this one, will be required for repeat speeding offenders under a Washington law signed on May 12, 2025. The law doesn’t take effect until 2029. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)
Washington state to rein in fast drivers with speed limiters
In a few years, with the help of technology, prolific speeders in Washington won’t be able to drive as fast as they want. Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday signed House Bill 1596 into law, … more
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Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards $14,000 to Washington
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has announced the award of $14,000 in literacy grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools. The funds are a part of a donation of … more
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A competitor rides a horse through the arena while shooting balloon targets during the South Sound Mounted Shooters Spring Fling at the T90 Ranch in Tenino on Friday, May 9.
In focus: South Sound Mounted Shooters ride through Spring Fling
The South Sound Mounted Shooters hosted its Spring Flong competition at the T90 Ranch in Tenino over the weekend.  “Mounted shooting embodies the spirit of the American Old West, … more
Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove speaks at the Wildfire Ready event at Yelm Community Center on Saturday, April 26.
Washington public lands commissioner warns state cut wildfire prevention by $60M
As federal cuts shake the U.S. Forest Service ahead of wildfire season, Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove said Friday that Washington state also eliminated around $60 million in fire … more
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Gov. Ferguson signs bill to further incentivize ADU construction in Washington state
Earlier this week, Gov. Bob Ferguson signed into a law a bill to utilize Accessory Dwelling Units as part of an effort to solve Washington state’s housing shortage. An ADU is a smaller … more
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Legal assistants Analesa Mason, left, and Alondra Maqueda, right, work in their shared office at The Way to Justice in Spokane. (Photo by Erick Doxey/InvestigateWest)
‘It’s a gut punch’: Washington state civil legal aid organizations mourn state funding cuts
An unexpected slash to a small corner of Washington’s state budget has civil legal aid organizations scrambling to plan for a future without financial support. Both the House and Senate … more
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Friday marked the deadline for candidates seeking nine seats in Washington's Legislature to file to run in elections this year. (Laurel Demkovich/Washington State Standard)
Legislative ballot battles shaping up for Washington state’s fall elections
Intriguing match-ups in the fall elections emerged Friday as Democrats look to retain control of several seats in the Washington state Legislature. Two Senate contests should provide a test of … more
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Washington state hospitals push for veto of lower state insurance reimbursements
Washington hospitals are urging Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto a bill that would limit health insurance reimbursement rates for state workers and public school employees. The bill is designed to … more
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