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Initiative to repeal natural gas phase-out bill could soon get the green light
(The Center Square) – The court challenge to the ballot title for an initiative to repeal a natural gas phase-out could wrap up Wednesday afternoon. That means signature gatherers for Initiative 2066 could be out by this weekend. A judge in Thurston County Superior Court will hear arguments over the initiative's language, and a backer tells The Center Square he expects a decision just after the hearing. ...
Pet Lovers Get Ready To Unleash the Fun, Creativity, and Cuteness at the 92nd Annual Olympia Pet Parade
Pet lovers of all ages and their furry friends are invited to join in the excitement as the Hands On Children’s Museum hosts the beloved Pet Parade on June 22 at 10:30 a.m. at LoveOly SummerFest in downtown Olympia. Pet Parade is presented by Olympia Veterinary Hospital, this paw-some event promises a tail-wagging good time for all.
Thurston County 2024 High School Baseball District Recap: Olympia Wins Title, Tenino, Tumwater, Capital Qualify for State
Boys baseball teams from Thurston County competed in WIAA district baseball games this past week with several local teams qualifying. The Olympia Bears (17-6, 4A SPSL) boys team won the 4A District four competition on Saturday in extra innings with a 2-1 win over rival Puyallup. Tumwater and Capital qualified with walk-off wins. Tumwater (16-5, 2A EVCO) defeated R.A. Long 3-2 and Capital (13-8 3A SSC) played 16 innings and defeated Auburn Mountainview 11-10. Tenino (17-6, 1A) competing in 1A play beat King’s Way Christian School 9-2 Monday to qualify for 1A state tournament.
Rainier girls claim league crown, track program notches 10 individual titles
The Rainier High School girls track and field team proved it was the top dog in the Central 2B League with a dominant performance en route to the league title on Friday, May 10, at Kalama High ...
Rochester eighth grader wins local, district and state VFW Patriot's Pen essay contest
Each year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) holds essay contests for middle and high school students. The contests offer cash prizes and scholarship opportunities, with different essay themes each ...
Thurston County woman injured after crashing into guardrail near Chehalis, troopers say
A 41-year-old Olympia woman was taken to an area hospital Saturday afternoon after she crashed her SUV into a guardrail, according to the Washington State Patrol. About 2:25 p.m., the woman and a 14-year-old boy were driving north on Interstate 5, approaching Chehalis in Lewis County. Troopers say that in...
Governor-hopeful Semi Bird makes appearance, offers Q&A at Long Shot in Yelm
Republican gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird made his way through Yelm last week and spoke to residents about what he and his campaign stand for at a special event at Long Shot gun store. During ...
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