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With Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson signing bills into law, critics of the overuse of emergency clauses in bills are watching to see if the governor uses his veto power to remove any of those …
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Carleen Johnson | The Center Square
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4/30/25
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A novel tax proposal out of Washington state could perform better than expected after a report published Monday disputed claims that higher rates would drive millionaires out of the area.
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Tim Clouser | The Center Square
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4/30/25
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Nearly 5,300 state government and community college employees in Washington won’t be getting a 3% pay raise in July when most other state workers will.
That’s because those members …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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4/30/25
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Demand for electricity in the Northwest could double by 2046, according to a new energy forecast from regional experts.
Over the next two decades, demand could increase by between 1.8% and 3.1% …
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By Alex Baumhardt / Oregon Capital Chronicle
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4/29/25
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Prior to entering the final week of the regular season, Yelm High School’s softball team was able to pick up a “much needed” 10-0 victory against South Puget Sound League south …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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4/29/25
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Many dozens of area residents gathered at the Yelm Community Center to participate in the first-ever Wildfire Ready event presented by the Southeast Thurston Fire Authority (SETFA) on Saturday, April …
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Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
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4/29/25
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Rainier School District Superintendent Bryon Bahr addressed the district’s financial challenges in a presentation titled “School Funding in Washington State” at the Rainier School …
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Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
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4/29/25
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On sine die, the last day of the Legislative session in Washington state, a major victory was achieved for the City of Yelm, its residents and those who commute through the region. State Rep. Andrew …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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4/29/25
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As the beautiful weather continues to roll into the Nisqually Valley region, the Yelm Farmers Market is gearing up to return from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, May 3, at its location near Yelm …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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4/29/25
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More than 25,000 children in Oregon and Washington will lose the child care and early education their families rely on if the Trump administration continues its attempts to dismantle Head Start, say …
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By Julia Shumway / The Oregon Capital Chronicle
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4/29/25
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Any nerves surrounding the new venue for the Yelm Chamber of Commerce’s Nisqually Valley Spring Expo event on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, were alleviated by the amount of …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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4/29/25
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Car enthusiasts and collectors flocked to Yelm Middle School on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, for two car shows coinciding with the annual Nisqually Valley Spring Expo event. On Saturday, …
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Nisqually Valley News staff
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4/29/25
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Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto opened up the public comment portion of the Tuesday, April 22, Yelm City Council meeting by issuing an apology to local veteran organizations. His apology came after the City …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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4/29/25
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Three months after the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners found that critical funding for its Rights of Way (ROW) Initiative appeared to be excluded from Gov. Bob Ferguson’s budget, …
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Dylan Reubenking / For Nisqually Valley News
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4/29/25
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An issue in Thurston County that was on the minds of county commissioners well before the current board members took office has begun to resurface. The county has grappled with growing inmate …
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Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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4/29/25
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As high school girls flag football continues to rise in popularity throughout Washington and the United States, on Monday, April 21, the WIAA officially sanctioned the winter sport effective Aug. 1. …
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Nisqually Valley News staff
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4/29/25
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The City of Roy will hold its annual community cleanup at the local park on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. As part of the cleanup, the city will provide its dumpsters for use at Roy City …
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By Nisqually Valley News Staff
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4/29/25
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Friday, May 2 Murder at the Short Stump Saloon Standing Room Only Theater will present its annual murder mystery game from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 2, at Farrelli’s Pizza in Yelm. Tickets …
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4/29/25
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Four Yelm High School students, along with YHS teacher Hillary Hull, recently returned from the trip of a lifetime at Arizona State University where they competed in the Arizona State Educators …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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4/29/25
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A small pile of significant tax bills is getting delivered to Gov. Bob Ferguson.
Collectively, they form the financial linchpin to the state’s next budget and would generate …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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4/28/25
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