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Washington lawmaker wants drivers to see sticker shock from Climate Commitment Act tax
Washington drivers may see new stickers on the fuel pump next year when filling up their gas tanks. A state lawmaker is backing legislation in the form of House Bill 2050 that would require the … more
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Voter advocacy group Let’s Go Washington submitted nearly 425,000 signatures Thursday afternoon for Initiative 2124, which would allow mothers, seniors, migrant workers, caretakers, and others to opt out of WA Cares, the state’s mandatory payroll tax long-term care insurance program.
Let's Go Washington turns in 425K signatures allowing opt-outs from WA Cares
Voter advocacy group Let’s Go Washington submitted nearly 425,000 signatures Thursday afternoon for Initiative 2124, which would allow mothers, seniors, migrant workers, caretakers, and others … more
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Washington DNR seeks input on 5-million-acre outdoor recreation plan
The Washington Department of Natural Resources is seeking input in developing a statewide recreation plan that sets priorities for management and outdoor access to 5 million acres of public lands, … more
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Washington laws taking effect in 2024: minimum wage, firearm sales, employee cannabis use and more
More than two dozen new laws take effect Jan. 1 in Washington, including an increase in the state’s minimum wage, a 10-day waiting period and safety training requirement for firearm purchases, … more
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Erich James of Lacey sent photos to the Rocky Mountain Sasquatch Organization what he believes are Sasquatch footprints, as well as a snapped tree and a finger bone he believes are from the creatures.
Lacey man recounts sightings to Sasquatch organization
A series of Sasquatch encounters were detailed in an account shared by Erich James, a 41-year-old resident of Lacey. James contacted the Rocky Mountain Sasquatch Organization (RMSO) and provided his … more
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Judge sides with lawmakers in public records case
Washington lawmakers can now withhold records pertaining to individuals with whom they have corresponded when drafting laws following a Thurston County judge’s ruling last week. Judge Anna … more
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Snow covers vehicles and fields around Highway 507 in Rainier.
WSDOT offers travel charts for ‘drama-free’ Thanksgiving travels
Travelers with plans of long trips throughout Thanksgiving and the winter holiday season can now plan their routes by using Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) holiday travel charts … more
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Thurston County Auditor Mary Hall officially unlocks a new ballot box installed outside the Nisqually Administration Building.
Thurston County joins list of elections offices to receive ‘suspicious’ envelope
Thanks to advance notice by the U.S. Postal Service, on Monday morning, Thurston County Auditor Mary Hall intercepted an envelope that matched the description of those sent to other county elections … more
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U.S. Air Force airmen and U.S. Navy sailors carry the four veterans whose remains were left unclaimed in Lewis County at Tahoma National Cemetery on Friday, Nov. 10.
Unclaimed remains of four veterans in Lewis County laid to rest in Tahoma National Cemetery 
Frederick A. Clough III, Robert E. Larsen, Michael E. Damis and Russel L. Welk.  Those are the names of four veterans whose remains were left unclaimed in Lewis County after their deaths. … more
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The application period for the 2024 Washington State University Master Gardener Volunteer Training is now open.
Application period for Thurston WSU Master Gardener Program open
The application period for the 2024 Washington State University Master Gardener Volunteer Training is now open. The 2024 training course has 79 hours of comprehensive virtual, classroom and … more
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Washington State Patrol and other state agencies began their "Home for the Holidays" traffic safety campaign recently.
‘Home for the Holidays’ traffic safety campaign underway
The Washington State Patrol (WSP), in partnership with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) and law enforcement agencies across the state, began the “Home for the Holidays” … more
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Interstate 90
Public comment and review on Highway System Plan available through Dec. 18
A Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) draft plan that outlines investment recommendations for preserving, maintaining, improving and operating state highways for the next 20 years … more
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USA, Montana, Lakeside, lumberjack felling tree
U.S. Forest Service accepting applications for 2024 seasonal positions
The U.S. Forest Service is now accepting applications for more than 1,000 seasonal spring and summer jobs in Washington and Oregon, according to a news release last week. Positions for the 2024 … more
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A tour of students walks through the Pacific Logging Congress Live In-Woods Show on Sept. 22.
State funds projects to provide outdoor learning opportunities for area children
The state of Washington will fund $3.7 million in projects across the state in the coming years to provide students with additional outdoor learning opportunities. The grant funding, … more
Snow covers vehicles and fields Tuesday morning around Highway 507 in Rainier.
WSDOT is ready for winter: Are you?
With winter on its way, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has tips on how to stay safe and keep everyone moving this wintertime. “Many mountain pass closures, for … more
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News in Brief: Grant opportunity, National park, State parks passes
Funding available in the Nisqually Watershed Nisqually Valley News staff The Nisqually Indian Tribe is requesting grant proposals for salmon habitat restoration and protection projects … more
Nisqually Indian Tribe breaks ground on medically assisted treatment facility
The Nisqually Indian Tribe announced on Oct. 9 that construction for a medically assisted treatment (MAT) facility broke ground this week. Located at 3663 Pacific Ave SE in Olympia, the MAT … more
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Money in the form of many large bills
Minimum wage going up in Washington
The Washington Department of Labor and Industries announced last week that the state’s minimum wage would increase 54 cents to $16.28 an hour in 2024. This would mean a full-time employee … more
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PacMtn awarded $100,000 grant by Boeing for military transition
Pacific Mountain Workforce Development, or PacMtn, announced on Sept. 30 it is the recipient of a $100,000 grant from Boeing, which addresses employment gaps for military personnel and their families … more
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Cybersecurity and Network Administration professors Joy Platter, Andy Leiren, Bud Skinner and many other staff and faculty helped with the designation process and look forward to continuously improving SPSCC's program.
SPSCC designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in cyber defense
South Puget Sound Community College’s Cybersecurity and Network Administration Degree was designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National … more
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