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Fifty years ago, Washington welcomed the first of thousands of Southeast Asian refugees fleeing war and conflict in their home countries.
A new book captures 15 stories of first-generation …
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By Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero / The Washington State Standard
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5/28/25
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Coming off a 33-year high, deaths on Washington’s roads dropped nearly 10% last year, according to state data released Wednesday.
The state saw 731 people die in vehicle crashes in 2024, …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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5/28/25
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U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., said Tuesday that 274,000 Washington state residents could lose healthcare coverage if Republicans approve federal cuts to Medicaid.
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Tim Clouser / The Center Square
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5/28/25
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More than 500 Christians gathered outside Seattle City Hall Tuesday evening to protest what they say are the anti-faith policies of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Seattle City Council, just days …
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By Carleen Johnson and Dan McCaleb / The Center Square
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5/28/25
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After dropping to historic levels last year due to ongoing drought and high temperatures, hydropower generated in the Northwest is expected to rise slightly this year from much needed precipitation.
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Alex Baumhardt / Washington State Standard
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5/28/25
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A counterprotest that interrupted a religious rally in the city’s prominent LGBTQ neighborhood is overshadowing new data showing the Seattle Police Department’s success in recruiting more …
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By Spencer Pauley / The Center Square
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5/27/25
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Yakima County plans to sue if the Trump administration doesn’t pull back plans to reintroduce grizzly bears in the area and delist them from the Endangered Species Act.
The Biden …
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Tim Clouser / The Center Square
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5/27/25
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State lawmakers delivered 423 bills to Gov. Bob Ferguson this year and he signed them all.
Except one. Its sponsor hopes the Washington Legislature will override the veto the next time it is in …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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5/27/25
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Nearly 100 community members gathered to pay their respects to friends, family, loved ones and strangers who paid the ultimate sacrifice by dying while serving in the United States military during a …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/27/25
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Jason Ronquillo, longtime head football coach for Yelm High School, resigned Friday, May 23. No public statement has been provided by either Ronquillo or Athletic Director Rob Hill regarding the …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/27/25
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If Thurston County continues on its current financial trend without any adjustments, its general fund will run into the negative by 2027. That’s why the Board of County Commissioners sat down …
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Dylan Reubenking / For Nisqually Valley News
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5/27/25
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The Roy Pioneer Rodeo is back again this weekend on May 31 and June 1 at the Roy Rodeo Grounds at 8710 Higgins Greig Road. Both shows start at 1:30 p.m. Gates open at 11 a.m. All tickets are sold at …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/27/25
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The Rainier School District Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a transportation rate increase for 2025-26 at its monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 21. During his presentation, …
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Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
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5/27/25
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After winning the regional competition in March, South Puget Sound Community College’s (SPSCC) cybersecurity team, the White Rabbits, competed at the NCAE Cyber Games National Invitational on …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/27/25
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A much-needed milestone for health care services in the Nisqually Valley region has been reached, as MultiCare Indigo celebrated the opening of its urgent care facility in Yelm with a ribbon-cutting …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/27/25
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A bill that allows homeowners to divide their residential lots and build additional housing has been signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson. House Bill 1096, sponsored by Rep. Andrew Barkis, R-Olympia, …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/27/25
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A special three-day filing period will be held Wednesday, May 28 through Friday, May 30 to allow citizens to run for elected office for positions without candidates. Open positions include: • …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/27/25
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Prairie Days, Yelm’s most exciting week of the year, is closing in. Thanks to the efforts of the City of Yelm’s Parks and Recreation Department, the Yelm Lions Club and the Yelm Chamber …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/27/25
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This month, the City of Rainier released its annual water quality report for 2024, also known as its consumer confidence report. The 2024 Annual Water Quality Report outlines the types of monitoring …
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Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
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5/27/25
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Washington is joining a growing list of states trying to tear down barriers for consumers who want to repair their electronics rather than buy new ones.
Gov. Bob Ferguson last week signed the …
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Jake Goldstein-Street / Washington State Standard
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5/27/25
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