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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday put the kibosh on Democratic lawmakers’ plans to use billions of dollars from a proposed wealth tax to balance the state budget.
Ferguson, a …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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4/1/25
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Enjoy these snapshots of articles written in past issues of the Nisqually Valley News from 45, 35, 25 and 15 years ago, respectively. A look back at this week, 45 years ago • Delbert D. …
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4/1/25
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The Washington State Auditor’s office performs an independent audit of each school district in the state annually, and Yelm Community Schools’ audit began on Friday, March 28, according …
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Nisqually Valley News staff
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4/1/25
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During a Yelm Community Schools board meeting on Thursday, March 27, Superintendent Chris Woods spoke to attendees about several House and Senate bills that could impact funding for public education …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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4/1/25
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Friday, April 4 Rainier baseball hosts Onalaksa Rainier High School’s baseball team will host C2BL opponent Onalaska at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 4, at Rainier Elementary School. Wednesday, April …
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4/1/25
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As Washington state Senate Bill 5068 continues to pick up steam, Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank has made his stance clear on the proposed law, as he posted to X on Wednesday, March 26, stating …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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4/1/25
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American couple Paul and Christy Akeo were arrested by members of the Mexican National Guard, in collaboration with Interpol Mexico, after allegedly defrauding a Cancun, Mexico, hotel out of more …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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4/1/25
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Though Republican Washington state Rep. Matt Marshall, R-Eatonville, and Democratic Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, D-Tacoma, don’t typically align on the same side of the aisle politically, …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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4/1/25
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Line Roy wants more people involved in Easter festivities this April, including egg hunts. It’s part of the City of Yelm communications and recreation coordinator’s goal to increase …
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Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
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4/1/25
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All seven Yelm city councilors were in agreement of the proposed development agreement with RJ Development, LLC, for Tahoma Ranch — which would feature six commercial use lots and 228 …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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4/1/25
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$1 million. Not quite a summation of the Rainier Education Foundation’s impact on the lives of Rainier High School seniors over the last quarter century. But indicative just the same. In …
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Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
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4/1/25
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The Rainier School Board voted 3-2 in favor of Reduction in Forces Resolution 299 on March 19, authorizing Rainier School District No. 307 to eliminate positions due to budget cuts, enrollment …
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Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
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4/1/25
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Thurston County’s Special Operations Rescue Team (SORT) conducted a “detail oriented” trench rescue drill on Wednesday, March 26, at the Lake Lawrence Fire Station just off Vail …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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4/1/25
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During a Yelm Community Schools board meeting on Thursday, March 27, YCS Superintendent Chris Woods said there isn’t an urgency to make cuts for the 2025-26 school year as the district will not …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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4/1/25
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The driver of a vehicle that fled from police at speeds up to 135 mph on northbound Interstate 5 in Lewis and Thurston counties before crashing in Thurston County on Saturday is now facing charges in …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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3/31/25
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Citing sustainability concerns, regulation enforcement challenges and escalating conflicts among harvesters, the U.S. Forest Service staff at the Gifford Pinchot National Forest will not issue …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/31/25
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The years-long process to restore regional intercity rail service and build up train ridership in western Washington and Oregon was dealt a major setback this week when Amtrak suddenly withdrew …
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By Tom Banse / The Washington State Standard
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3/27/25
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Washington state Senate and House Democrats held news conferences to announce operations and transportation budget proposals on Monday, March 24.
Republicans quickly condemned the budget …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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3/26/25
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The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is expanding its same-day reservation option to all parks with reservable campgrounds, according to a news release.
Beginning this week, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/26/25
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Former Roy police officer Christopher Johnson was sworn in as a reserve officer by Police Chief Paul Antista during a Roy City Council meeting on Monday, March 10.
Johnson, along with former Roy …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
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3/25/25
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