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As Washington state grapples with a potential fiscal crisis by 2027, the Legislature this session allocated $150 million to fund a Medicaid-style program offering healthcare to illegal aliens.
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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7/16/25
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California, Arizona, Colorado and Nevada joined a coalition that asked Congress to prohibit U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from wearing masks.
The states also want …
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By Jamie Parsons / The Center Square
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7/15/25
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Six months after Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson took office with a moderate-sounding tone that encouraged many Republicans, state Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, says Ferguson has instead proven to …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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7/15/25
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It’s now illegal in Washington to buy or sell English ivy, the fast-growing, climbing vine that can weaken and kill trees and overtake native plants.
The Washington State Department of …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / The Washington State Standard
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7/15/25
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More migrants were flown out of King County’s Boeing Field during the first six months of this year than all of last year as the Trump administration has moved to drastically ramp up …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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7/15/25
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Standing Room Only (SRO) Theater and the City of Yelm’s Parks and Recreation Department recently collaborated to create a new theater-focused summer workshop for some of the youngest residents …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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7/15/25
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In efforts to strengthen the relationship between Nisqually Valley area residents and the Yelm Police Department, the City of Yelm will host its annual National Night Out event from 4 to 7 p.m. on …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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7/15/25
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Since the 507 Taproom expanded to its second location in Yelm in 2022, the local business has aspired to grow into a local hub for community conversations and fun entertainment. On Saturday, July 19, …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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7/15/25
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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is inviting new applicants to join the ranks of over 1,200 certified master hunters across the state, a news release from the WDFW stated. …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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7/15/25
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In a city council meeting on Tuesday, July 8, Rainier Mayor Robert Shaw and Public Works Supervisor Theron Perry discussed the steps they’ve taken to stop the vandalism at Wilkowski Park. The …
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Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
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7/15/25
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The City of Lacey provided an updated estimate for the number of attendees at this year’s Lacey Fireworks Spectacular held Thursday, July 3. Ty Keltner, the city’s communications manager, …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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7/15/25
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The Sip, Support and Celebrate Fundraiser lived up to its name Friday evening, July 11, as guests gathered for all three in the courtyard of the RE/MAX Country real estate office in Yelm. More …
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Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
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7/15/25
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Back at the end of April, the Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad’s wooden trestle bridge located between Mineral and Morton burned down in a fire that was believed to have been deliberately started. …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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7/15/25
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A new 16-bed crisis triage and stabilization facility is coming to Thurston County, thanks in part to a $4.95 million grant from the Washington state Department of Commerce, a recent news release …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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7/15/25
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Thurston County commissioners recently approved a temporary ban on residential yard waste burning and all land clearing burns in unincorporated areas of Thurston County, a news release from the …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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7/15/25
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The riders of the annual Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic made their way through the Nisqually Valley region Saturday, July 12, before arriving at their official midpoint at Centralia College in …
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Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
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7/15/25
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Following an undercover investigation, Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) officers on Monday July 7, executed a search warrant at 3135 184th Ave. SE in Tenino, known locally as …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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7/15/25
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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 …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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7/15/25
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Adam Craig has checked off plenty of boxes from his bucket list since moving to Nashville from his hometown of Tenino in 2004. Write a radio hit? Check. Perform at the iconic Grand Ole Opry? Check. …
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Dylan Reubenking / For Nisqually Valley News
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7/15/25
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The Trump administration must allow refugees to enter the United States from countries covered by the president’s travel ban, a federal judge in Seattle ruled Monday.
U.S. District Court …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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7/15/25
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