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A proposal to require a permit to purchase any firearm is the latest gun legislation to be introduced in this year’s Washington state Legislature.
“I think a lot of people miss that …
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By Juan Jocom / For The Nisqually Valley News
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2/4/25
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Nisqually Markets recently announced that three of its four Shell locations — Camas Plaza on the Nisqually Reservation and the fuel retailer’s Lakewood and Frederickson locations — …
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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2/4/25
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By a vote of 5-1, the Yelm City Council approved an amendment in a professional services agreement with Parametrix for the state Route 507 and Bald Hill Southeast roundabout, along with the Morris …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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2/4/25
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Friday, Feb. 7
“Taste of the Prairie” — El Rey Burro
El Rey Burro will collaborate with Yelm Dollars for Scholars on Friday, Feb. 7, as the restaurant will donate a …
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2/4/25
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Enjoy these snapshots of articles written in past issues of the Nisqually Valley News from 45, 35, 25 and 15 years ago, respectively.
A Look Back at This Week,
45 Years Ago
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2/4/25
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The Washington State Patrol has leveraged “net nanny” operations since 2015 to arrest hundreds of alleged child predators, but state lawmakers have concerns that could redirect its …
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Tim Clouser | The Center Square
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2/4/25
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President Donald Trump on Monday nominated Joe Kent, a former Army Special Forces soldier and two-time Republican candidate for a congressional seat in southwest Washington, to be director of the …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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2/4/25
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Washington wants more electric vehicles on the road. It’s offered generous incentives for EV buyers and set deadlines barring new gasoline-powered car sales.
The next step, some say, is …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street and Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero / The Washington State Standard
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2/4/25
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More than 100 detained migrants were flown Sunday to Seattle en route to the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, according to an advocacy group that called the number of people on the flight …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street and Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero / The Washington State Standard
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2/4/25
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State lawmaker Jim Walsh, fresh off securing a second term as leader of Washington’s Republican Party, said Monday he is focused on strengthening the GOP’s campaign mechanics heading into …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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2/4/25
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The Office of the Washington Secretary of State has launched a new lobby exhibit in the Legislative Building. Launched on Jan. 29, it commemorates the contributions and history of the Washington …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/3/25
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Three people were hospitalized for medical treatment after a two-vehicle crash state Route 507 near Rainier on Sunday, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Elise I. De Wilde, 25, of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/3/25
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Thurston County Coroner Gary Warnock this week announced the appointment of Traci McCullah as the county’s chief deputy coroner.
McCullah will be the first to serve in the position since …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/31/25
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Thurston County is nearing completion of a key acquisition of the building located at 1111 Israel Road SW in Tumwater, which will serve as the new home for the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office, …
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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1/31/25
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Yelm High School’s cheerleading team capped off its inaugural 4A season on a high note, as the team finished in fourth place in the 4A traditional event and seventh place with its gameday group …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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1/28/25
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Yelm Community Schools is spending the final days ahead of its Tuesday, Feb. 11, special election answering community questions and sharing information regarding its educational programs and …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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1/28/25
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By Carleen Johnson
The Center Square
A bill designed to investigate why so many families have pulled their children out of Washington state’s public school system received a public …
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By Carleen Johnson /The Center Square
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1/28/25
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Thurston County promoting home electrification with five-party interlocal agreement
By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
Thurston County is beginning to implement its “Energize …
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1/28/25
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As Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse works to regain trust from her seatmates and the community following the conclusion of a monthslong investigation into her relationship with her former …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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1/28/25
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The next steps in Thurston County’s long-awaited and recently scaled-back courthouse hill renovation project are becoming clearer. According to stakeholders, it couldn’t have come at a …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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1/28/25
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