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Washington attorney general supports lawsuit against Trump’s deployment of California National Guard
Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown has filed an amicus brief in support of California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s legal effort to prevent President Donald Trump from deploying the …
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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6/12/25
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Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels said the U.S. Department of Homeland Security initially requested his support on Wednesday — not the Spokane Police Department — as protesters blocked …
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Tim Clouser / The Center Square
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6/12/25
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A “historic” deal made two years ago between the U.S. government, four tribes, Northwest states and environmentalists to put legal battles aside and invest in restoring endangered …
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By Alex Baumhardt / States Newsroom
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6/12/25
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Mike Yestramski has enjoyed a low profile through much of his six years leading Washington state’s largest public sector union.
Not anymore. His very public clashes with the governor …
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Jerry Cornfield / Washington State Standard
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6/12/25
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The state Supreme Court on Monday responded to a “crisis” in Washington’s public defense system by slashing caseloads for those providing counsel to poor defendants facing criminal …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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6/11/25
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Health care industry leaders in Washington state are growing concerned about price controls on providers and increased taxes on physician groups and hospitals, which could lead to further increased …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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6/11/25
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Members of the Port of Seattle Commission were joined by state and Seattle leaders to decry President Donald Trump’s recent travel bans against 12 countries, warning that it could harm the …
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By Spencer Pauley / The Center Square
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6/10/25
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The murder of three young girls in Chelan County last week is shining a spotlight on veterans’ mental health issues.
Veterans’ advocates in central Washington say veterans are being …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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6/10/25
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Just weeks after signing a budget that relied on spending cuts and new taxes to balance, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is telling state agencies to tighten their fiscal belts even more.
The …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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6/10/25
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Bryn Beckman Rainier High School senior Bryn Beckman will graduate as valedictorian with a GPA of 4.0. As a student athlete, Beckman participated in basketball, cross country and volleyball. During …
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6/10/25
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With Yelm High School’s graduation set for 9:30 a.m. at the Tacoma Dome on Saturday, June 15, the Nisqually Valley News honors and celebrates all graduating students, Each year, the Yelm School …
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By the Nisqually Valley News staff
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6/10/25
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Surrounded by hundreds of friends, family members, and teachers, the 65 members of the Rainier High School class of 2025 received their diplomas inside the Mountaineer Gym on Friday, June 6. The …
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Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
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6/10/25
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, June 3, proclaimed the month of June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, with representatives from four support groups speaking to the board about their …
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Dylan Reubenking / For Nisqually Valley News
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6/10/25
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Four Yelm High School sports medicine students recently took a trip to Las Vegas and competed in the 2025 National Anatomage Tournament with their instructor, Gary Clinton, after qualifying for the …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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6/10/25
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Over $70,000 in scholarships were presented at Rainier High School’s senior awards night on Tuesday, June 3, just days before the Class of 2025 celebrated its graduation that Friday. Senior …
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Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
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6/10/25
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Returning Rainier High School athletes will soon enjoy a fresh track to sink their spikes into. On May 28, the Rainier School District officially began its resurfacing of the high school track. The …
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Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
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6/10/25
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Wyatt Mendel sees a growing divide in his hometown of Yelm, and he wants to bridge the gap. The local realtor has launched the Sip, Support and Celebrate Fundraiser as a first step. The mixer event …
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Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
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6/10/25
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With a vote of 5-1, excluding councilor Joseph Richardson — who recused himself from the decision during the Tuesday, May 27, meeting — the Yelm City Council has denied an appeal in …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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6/10/25
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The City of Yelm, the Yelm Chamber of Commerce and Yelm Prairie Days announced on Monday, June 9, that 2001 Yelm High School graduate Mike Kempinski and Mountain Terrace Builders will serve as grand …
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By the Nisqually Valley News staff
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6/10/25
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Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto and Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders each shared their perspectives and gained more insight on the relationship between the City of Yelm and TCSO during a ride-along in …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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6/10/25
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