Thurston County celebrates National Adoption Day

Posted 11/24/25

Three Thurston County families finalized adoptions on Thursday in celebration of National Adoption Day.

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Washington state’s nation-high minimum wage rising to nearly $18 an hour in 2027

Yelm superintendent provides update on levy efforts, legislative priorities for school districts

Four local organizations donate nearly $14,000 combined to Yelm Community Schools

Sunny day follows stormy night for live at Breakfast with the Beatles

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