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The Washington Federation of State Employees largest unit of government workers approved a new two-year contract containing no general pay increase for thousands of workers. In late August, union members across the state, including about 100 in Olympia, held a midday informational picket to spotlight their demand for higher wages.
Washington state worker union OKs new contract with no pay hike
In a closely watched decision, Washington’s largest union of state government workers has ratified a new two-year contract that provides no pay raises but avoids takeaways on health care and other … more
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League of Women Voters
League of Women Voters of Washington interviews Washington state Supreme Court candidates
With a majority of state Supreme Court seats in play on the Nov. 3 ballot and controversial issues likely to come before the justices, the League of Women Voters of Washington (LWV) has created an … more
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Former U.S. attorney for Western Washington and current state Attorney General Nick Brown answers a question during a debate between attorney general candidates hosted by The Chronicle in the TransAlta Commons at Centralia College on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024.
AG Nick Brown eyes utility costs, tort liability as 2027 legislative priorities
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown says rising utility costs and the state’s escalating liability expenses are emerging as priorities as his office develops its agenda for the 2027 Legislature, … more
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U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, speaks with constituents in Silverton.
All of Oregon’s congressional districts are considered safe this year. Here’s why
Political analysts don’t expect any of Oregon’s six congressional seats to change hands in the November election. The Cook Political Report, which analyzes congressional elections and … more
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Washington state Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove waves to the crowd during inauguration ceremonies at the Washington state Capitol, in Olympia, on Jan. 15, 2025.
Public lands commissioner calls on Legislature to approve, fund conservation of state forests
Washington Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove is dialing back his goal to protect 77,000 acres of older state forests from timber harvest even as he asks lawmakers to give him more tools to do … more
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Haley Ness collected a stack of internal communications and documents from her time working as a Lead Investigator in Washington's Adult Protective Services department until she was terminated from her job in 2024. Ness alleges that leadership was ignoring her requests for support in cases she handled in the job and printed out documents in order to have evidence that she was making these requests. ..In July 2026, Ness sent an email to stakeholders in APS and other state agencies calling out APS leadership and asking for accountability in what she alleges is insufficient care for the vulnerable population she served. She is seen here near her home in Puyallup, Washington, USA, on Thu., Sept. 10, 2026. While Ness worked at APS, from June 2022 to November 2024, she said she handled complex and high profile investigations in the abuse, neglect, and exploitation, of vulnerable adults, including cases with very aggressive perpetrators. She says leadership in APS ignored her requests related to these cases.
Washington is fighting to limit its duty to protect vulnerable adults
Starting in February 2020, investigators with Washington Adult Protective Services responded to nine reports about Raymond Bell, a 71-year-old man with dementia and no nearby family. Neighbors, … more
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The Washington state Capitol on Jan. 12, 2026.
With tax receipts flat, budget hurdles remain for Washington state leaders
The latest forecast of state tax collections released Friday did nothing to brighten Washington’s budget outlook. But it does predict the state’s new income tax will gross hundreds of … more
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U.S. Marshals locate two “critically missing” children from Washington in Virginia
U.S. Marshals have recovered two “critically missing” children whose whereabouts have been unknown since they vanished from Redmond, Washington, in December 2023. In early August 2026, the … more
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New report outlines steps for growing Washington state economy
Washington can strengthen its economy by bringing greater discipline to state spending, creating a predictable and stable tax environment and reducing regulatory barriers to growth, according to a … more
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Attorney General Nick Brown greets legislators in the House chambers at the Washington state Capitol in Olympia on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Childcare providers conspired with parents to scam taxpayers, documents show
In the wake of recent renewed media reports into allegations of potential daycare fraud in Washington, state officials are urging anyone with information to report claims to the office of Attorney … more
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A driver passes a Google data center campus in The Dalles, Oregon.
Data centers take center stage, spur mudslinging, in competitive Gorge-based Oregon House race
A Republican Wasco County Commissioner who helped usher in two decades of Google data center development in The Dalles is running campaign ads painting his Democratic opponent for an Oregon House … more
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Washington state toxicology labs see progress on backlog, but evidence delays continue
State toxicology labs are dealing with an enormous backlog of alcohol and drug test evidence that could delay or jeopardize DUI prosecutions, officials warn. The Washington State Patrol reported … more
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The expanded Joel Pritchard Building on the Washington state Capitol campus after a ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026.
‘Better than before’: Washington state reopens historic Capitol campus building
More than two years of construction and $131 million later, a historic building on the Washington state Capitol campus is reopening.  A cadre of top state officials cut the ribbon and … more
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Chris Woods, Yelm Community Schools superintendent, smiles during a YCS board of directors meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23.
Rep. Matt Marshall, YCS Superintendent Chris Woods take questions on upcoming Yelm levy
It was a packed house on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Yelm Cinemas, as Yelm Kids First hosted a 2026 Yelm Community Schools (YCS) levy campaign kickoff, where the group was joined by Yelm Superintendent … more
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Holly Dorhauer, number 15, competes in a Yelm High School soccer matchup.
Community Calendar: American Legion chili cook-off, Yelm Football, Brunch with the Beatles
Thursday, Sept. 24 YHS girls soccer hosts Sumner Yelm High School’s girls soccer team will host its first South Puget Sound League (SPSL) of the 2026-27 season at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, … more
Yelm Community Schools District Offices can be found at 107 1st St NE in Yelm.
YCS Superintendent addresses public records requests, anticipates attention to legislation on topic
Yelm Community Schools (YCS) Superintendent Chris Woods took some time during the “superintendent’s comments” portion of the YCS Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10, to address … more
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Spooner Berry Farms has operated a stand on Yelm Highway for the last 43 years. The stand is located on land currently slated to become part of Jolene Unsoeld Community Park.
Beloved berry stand’s future uncertain as city begins construction on community park
With construction of Jolene Unsoeld Community Park set to begin this fall, the Olympia community is raising concerns about what the development means to a longstanding berry stand on the property. … more
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Yelm High School head football coach walks on the field before practice on Monday, Aug. 24. He was placed on administrative leave a week later on Monday, Aug. 31, due to an “isolated incident.”
YCS provides update on investigation of YHS head football coach
During a Yelm Community Schools Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10, YCS Superintendent Chris Woods provided an update on the investigation of Yelm High School’s head football coach, … more
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Representative Joel McEntire speaks during Cascade Community Healthcare’s 11th annual Legislative and Governmental Forum on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
Rep. Joel McEntire hit with no-contact order linked to conduct on social media
Washington state Rep. Joel McEntire, R-Cathlamet, is now subject to a year-long protection order related to comments he made to a constituent over Facebook, which the court considered to be threats … more
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OSPI CFO TJ Kelly speaks during a YCS board meeting on Thursday, Sept. 25.
OSPI CFO highlights possibilities stemming from a potential fifth levy failure in YCS
TJ Kelly, Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction’s (OSPI) Chief Financial Officer (CFO), stood before a packed audience on Tuesday, Sept. 15, inside of a Yelm Cinemas movie theater … more
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