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WASHINGTON — More than two dozen faith groups Tuesday filed a lawsuit in federal court against the Trump administration’s decision to rescind a 30-year-old policy that restricted …
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By Ariana Figueroa / States Newsroom
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2/11/25
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Democratic state lawmakers are aiming to erase a voter-approved limit on annual property tax hikes as a way to generate hundreds of millions of dollars for public schools and local governments.
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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2/11/25
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While recognized as a delicacy around the world, state lawmakers may advance a proposal Wednesday to outlaw foie gras and the practice of “force-feeding” across Washington.
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Tim Clouser / The Center Square
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2/11/25
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Last month, President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning medical providers from performing gender reassignment or affirming procedures, such as mastectomies or prescribing puberty …
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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2/11/25
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After years of discussion around the possibility of a road usage charge (RUC) system to replace the state gas tax as a primary source of transportation funding, a high-ranking Washington House …
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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2/11/25
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Education Department was hit with hundreds of millions of dollars in cuts after the Department of Government Efficiency announced its latest terminations of contracts …
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By Shauneen Miranda / States Newsroom
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2/11/25
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Washington has regained access to more than $150 million in previously frozen federal funds for solar energy projects, state officials said.
For at least a week, the state Department of Commerce …
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By: Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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2/11/25
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Nicholas Manzanares, owner of Skyline Chiropractic, said he and his wife, Angela, both chiropractors, are aiming to build a family-like environment in their Christ-centered business, Skyline …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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2/11/25
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Mike Kempinski is no stranger to Yelm.
The 2001 Yelm High School graduate and owner of Mountain Terrace Builders was raised locally and has helped construct many homes and apartment sites in …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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2/11/25
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Thurston County landed a cost-effective deal when purchasing the new facility for the sheriff’s office this month, as detailed by the county’s central services department.
Rick …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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2/11/25
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Wednesday, Feb. 26
“Taste of the Prairie” — Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta will collaborate with Yelm Dollars for Scholars on Tuesday, Jan. 14, as the restaurant will …
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2/11/25
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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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2/11/25
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Yelm Medical Plaza has a new addition with Providence Obstetrics and Gynecology recently opening and offering its services to the Yelm community.
Its team consists of board-certified …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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2/11/25
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Lacey resident William Rasmussen has thrown his hat into the ring for a seat in the Washington state House of Representatives for District 2.
Rasmussen, running as an independent, is a retired …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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2/11/25
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Brett Jackson, a former Southeast Thurston Fire Authority paramedic in Yelm who recently retired as a Lacey Fire District 3 firefighter paramedic, died Thursday, Feb. 6 after a fall at his home.
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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2/11/25
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Property tax notices for 2025 went out in the mail to Thurston County taxpayers Monday, Feb. 10. Property tax amounts can now be viewed and paid through the Thurston County treasurer’s website …
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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2/11/25
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners has appointed Line Roy to the county’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC).
Roy currently serves as the City of Yelm’s communications and …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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2/11/25
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The Thurston County Fair introduced its 2025 mascot, Disco Dave the Peacock, and announced Monday, Feb. 10, it is changing to a four-day event for 2025.
With his groovy style and vibrant …
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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2/11/25
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Lab results from an algae bloom sample taken at Lake Lawrence on Tuesday, Feb. 4, detected microcystin at 0.32 micrograms per liter, which is below the state regulations of 8.0 micrograms per liter.
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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2/11/25
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The Roy City Council opted to wait to approve an accounting system upgrade that acting City Clerk-Treasurer Beth King as a must, not a want-to conversion.
King told the council during its …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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2/11/25
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