A vague letter from a Texas-based defense contractor spurred concern in Newport that the federal government would seek to ...

Three Washington lawmakers painted a grim picture of the state's upcoming legislative session during an early morning forum this week while assuring attendees that they would continue to be a voice ...

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC), in partnership with the Olympia Master Builders (OMB) Foundation and United Way of Thurston County (UWTC), is launching a third cohort of its 10-week ...

One statement condemned the phase-out of federal incentives for so-called clean energy. It cited claims from the “U.S. Climate Alliance” that over the next four to five years, this new federal law ...

Washington state Department of Transportation (WSDOT) crews have been training and getting equipment ready for the upcoming winter season, according to a recent WSDOT news release. WSDOT is … ...

The federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has canceled $3.9 million in grants to the Washington State Library, putting key programs and at least 30 jobs in jeopardy. … ...

Kevin Mills, the 40-year-old Rochester man accused of sexually assaulting a child, was sentenced to three years and 10 months in prison in Thurston County Superior Court Oct. 24. In addition to ...

In October 1855, militia Captain Charles Eaton led his citizen militia, Eaton’s Rangers, against the Nisqually, which resulted in the deaths of two militia men, Joseph Miller and Abram Benton Moses.

Officials say Monday’s salary commission announcement was a welcome relief. “We started 2025 facing a $36 million gap between 2026 revenues and expenses. Thanks to tough decisions and hard work by ...

The Yelm Community Schools Board of Directors will have a new look in 2024. Casey Shaw, District No. 2, was sworn in as the board’s newest director during the Dec. 15 meeting and took his seat … ...

Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) officials have announced a public health risk revolving around asbestos in an “exceptionally large pile of debris” in an effort to continue ...

The City of Yelm will soon begin exploring annexation options to correct “irregular boundaries” after the Yelm City Council unanimously authorized city staff to negotiate an interlocal … ...