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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...
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.
Inside Olympia — Representative JT Wilcox
“I never intended for this to be a career, I’ve been here a lot longer than I expected to.” Republican State Representative JT Wilcox of Yelm is stepping down after 14 years in the State Legislature, much of it as floor leader and then minority leader for the House Republican Caucus.
Central Kitsap softball stuns top seed, earns state berth; Bainbridge soccer advances
Based on seeding, it was the most lopsided matchup in the Class 3A West Central/Southwest Bi-District tournament: No. 16 Central Kitsap, with a 6-14 regular season record, against No. 1 Timberline, which won the South Sound Conference title with a 16-2 mark. When the two teams met May 2, Timberline won 11-0. On...
Tornados softball shines on senior day with 12-3 victory over Hawks
Despite a slow start from the Tornados offense, the Yelm softball program shined on senior day as the team secured a 12-3 victory over the River Ridge Hawks on May 9. Following the contest, Yelm ...
Two Central Washington Companies Fined $650,000 for Violations Related to Worker's Asphyxiation in Apple Storage Facility
TUMWATER — According to the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, two central Washington companies are facing a combined $650,000 in fines following an incident where a worker died from asphyxiation after entering an apple storage facility with depleted oxygen levels. The incident occurred on October 1, 2023,...
Two Washington companies fined after worker dies in fruit storage room
TUMWATER, Wash. - Two Washington companies are facing fines after a worker died in a fruit storage room. Pace International LLC and Stemilt Growers are facing fines of up to $650,000 after a worker walked into an apple storage facility and suffocated. The oxygen had been removed from the room...
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