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Two gunshot wound victims are in stable condition after a shooting in the Sea Mar Community Health Center parking lot in the late evening hours of Thursday, Feb. 6, in Yelm.  One of the … more
The Washington state Senate on Thursday, Feb. 6, passed a bill 49-0 that, if signed into law, would officially deem Washington the “Evergreen State.” This marks the third year in a … more
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced Friday the opening of a public comment period on new rules and regulations proposed for the upcoming hunting season as part of its … more
Tenino-based sanctuary Wolf Haven International on Thursday, Feb. 6, announced the arrival of three new animals at the facility.  The sanctuary is now home to one new Mexican wolf named … more
Thurston County is working to reduce landfill waste by offering book donation bins through public-private partnerships. The bins, placed at county solid waste facilities, provide a simple way … more
The Thurston County Office of Housing and Homeless Prevention is conducting a community survey as part of the public engagement process for developing Thurston County’s Local Homeless Housing … more
Washington Senate Democrats on Wednesday approved changes to an initiative passed last year that establishes a parental “bill of rights” for families with children in the state’s … more
Washington state Rep. Andrew Barkis, R-Olympia, is urging for a public hearing to be held on House Bill 1324, which would direct excess Climate Commitment Act (CCA) revenue toward road projects. … more
The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) spent much of their Tuesday, Jan. 28, agenda-setting meeting devising an action plan in case President Donald Trump’s federal funding … more
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shellfish managers on Tuesday confirmed seven days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning Saturday, Feb. 8. “This upcoming tide series … more
After a four-hour standoff between Thurston County SWAT and a domestic violence suspect near Terra Glenn Street Southeast and 99th Avenue Southeast  in Yelm, one suspect has been arrested and … more
Yelm High School junior Hannah Hiiva has built quite the resume just two and a half years into her high school career. Her latest accomplishment is the 2024 United States Equestrian Federation … more
Thurston County Auditor Mary Hall made a virtual appearance during the Tuesday, Jan. 28, Yelm City Council meeting to discuss the upcoming Yelm Community Schools levy measure and why Pierce County is … more
Since the Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) in Lacey has been open, it has welcomed many teams of all age groups and skill levels from within the Nisqually Valley and across Washington state to compete … more
Nisqually Markets recently announced that three of its four Shell locations — Camas Plaza on the Nisqually Reservation and the fuel retailer’s Lakewood and Frederickson locations — … more
By a vote of 5-1, the Yelm City Council approved an amendment in a professional services agreement with Parametrix for the state Route 507 and Bald Hill Southeast roundabout, along with the Morris … more
Friday, Feb. 7 “Taste of the Prairie” — El Rey Burro El Rey Burro will collaborate with Yelm Dollars for Scholars on Friday, Feb. 7, as the restaurant will donate a … more
President Donald Trump on Monday nominated Joe Kent, a former Army Special Forces soldier and two-time Republican candidate for a congressional seat in southwest Washington, to be director of the … more
State lawmaker Jim Walsh, fresh off securing a second term as leader of Washington’s Republican Party, said Monday he is focused on strengthening the GOP’s campaign mechanics heading into … more
The Office of the Washington Secretary of State has launched a new lobby exhibit in the Legislative Building. Launched on Jan. 29, it commemorates the contributions and history of the Washington … more
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