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Bob Ferguson speaks at a press conference in February. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)
Top Gov. Bob Ferguson aide resigns amid hostile workplace allegations
Gov. Bob Ferguson’s top advisor and closest political confidant resigned Wednesday amid complaints that he fomented a toxic workplace that contributed to the departure of another key … more
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The outside of the state Capitol on the last day of the 2024 Legislature in Olympia on Thursday, March 7.
Washington’s latest budget outlook shows another $845M dent in state revenue
Washington lawmakers have been waiting on a new set of state revenue estimates as they put the final touches on budget proposals expected next week. Those figures arrived Tuesday and further … more
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Former Green Hill School employee whose car was stolen by a former inmate accused of being uncooperative in Department of Health investigation 
A substance use disorder professional who used to work at Green Hill School and most recently practiced in Thurston County was charged by the Washington state Department of Health (DOH) with … more
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Yelm High School's choir performs in the YHS PAC on Wednesday, March 12.
Yelm High School choir previews Carnegie Hall performance in front of packed house
It was standing room only inside of the Yelm High School Performing Arts Center (PAC) during the evening hours of Wednesday, March 12, as the YHS choir previewed several of its movements in the … more
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Yelm High School class of 2019 alumni Derrick Platt speaks at the 30th annual Yelm Dollars for Scholars event on Saturday, March 8.
30th annual Yelm Dollars for Scholars raises over $115,000 
The 30th annual Yelm Dollars for Scholars auction was a highly successful evening on Saturday, March 8, at the Lake Lawrence Lodge, as the event raised over $115,000 in scholarship opportunities to … more
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Roy man charged with murder after running neighbor over three times
Roy resident Keaton Scott Ross, 27, has been charged with second-degree murder after allegedly running over his 41-year-old neighbor three times following a dispute between the two on Wednesday, … more
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The City of Yelm owns the two buildings and the property on the corner of Mill Road Southeast and state Route 507, which is the planned location of a future veterans memorial park.
City working to secure funding for a veterans memorial park in Yelm
Cody Colt, Yelm’s public works director, is working diligently to secure funding to bring a Veterans Memorial Park into the city in order to honor the area’s veterans who’ve served … more
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A Yelm police vehicle sits in front of a cotton candy-colored sky near the Yelm Water Tower.
Yelm police chief talks growth as city develops
Yelm’s Police Chief Rob Carlson said, as the public is aware, it has been a busy year so far in 2025 for the department. During a community conversations event on Wednesday, March 12, … more
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It is important to make a head check every time you make a lane change, pull to the curb, pull away from the curb, get into a left turn lane, or anytime you move laterally two feet or more, according to organizers of an upcoming driving class for senior citizens in Rainier.
Driving class for senior citizens to be held in Rainier
The Rainier Senior Center is hosting a senior driving class for residents 55 and older on Wednesday, March 26. The class will run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and costs $15 to attend. Lunch will be … more
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Tiffany Weaver on set for House Hunters.
Local residents to be featured on ‘House Hunters’
Local real estate agent Tiffany Weaver and her clients Tyler Edkin and Tylar Peters will be featured on an upcoming edition of the HGTV television series “House Hunters.” For the … more
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During the City of Yelm’s community conversations event on Wednesday, March 12, Line Roy provided community members with an update on events scheduled for throughout 2025.
City of Yelm events kicking into gear as spring season arrives
Since Line Roy has taken over as the City of Yelm’s communications and recreation coordinator, city-hosted events have increased from just two per year to over 100. In 2025, Roy and the … more
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Mayor Joe DePinto highlighted several of the City of Yelm projects scheduled for 2025 at the community conversations event on Wednedsay, March 12.
City of Yelm officials discuss numerous projects set for near future
Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto and Public Works Director Cody Colt discussed a number of projects slated for the area in 2025 and beyond during the monthly community conversations event on Wednesday, March … more
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Yelm City Council unanimously approved the first amendments to the 2025-26 biennial budget during a council meeting on Tuesday, March 11.
Yelm City Council approves first amendments to 2025-26 biennium budget
The City of Yelm will see a $259,878 increase to its general fund, a $62,500 public safety fund boost and upgrades to police firearms from funding by Thurston County’s public safety tax after … more
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Yelm Police Chief Rob Carlson provided community members with an update on Yelm Police Department during the city's community conversations event on Wednesday, March 12.
Yelm police ‘committed’ to school resource officer program
Yelm’s Police Chief Rob Carlson knows the importance of positive interactions and healthy relationships between law enforcement and students within Yelm Community Schools (YCS). Currently, … more
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners is considering transferring ownership of a parcel along the Yelm-Rainier-Tenino Trail to the City of Yelm for parking development. The green represents county-owned property while the red represents city-owned land.
Thurston County considering transfer of trail parcel ownership to Yelm for parking project
The Thurston County Board of Commissioners is in talks with the City of Yelm regarding the transfer of ownership of sections of the Yelm-Rainier-Tenino Trail as the jurisdiction intends to develop … more
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A sunset painted Mount Rainier pink during the evening hours of Sunday, March 16, in Roy.
Photo: Mount Rainier glows in pink hues at sunset
The Indian Health Service received $8.2 billion in funding this fiscal year, despite asking for nearly $60 billion. Tribal officials say that any loss of facilities or employees, through firings or buyouts, will make a bad situation even worse.
Clinic closures, firings, buyouts: Pacific Northwest tribes sound alarm about cuts to health care, education and other key services
A cascade of actions from the Trump administration represents a “grave threat” to health care, social, educational and other critical services in Indian Country, including for Native … more
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Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown speaks at a press conference on Feb. 7, 2025 where he announced a lawsuit against President Trump’s executive order that seeks to curtail federal support for health care services provided to transgender youth. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)
Trump not held in contempt in Washington state gender-affirming care case
A judge has denied the Washington attorney general’s attempt to hold the Trump administration in contempt over allegations it flouted a court order in a case involving hospital grant funding … more
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protester holds up a signs and chant during a rally opposing state budget cuts on the steps of the Washington State Capitol Building in Olymipa on Monday, March 17.
State workers blast Gov. Bob Ferguson’s furlough plan, calling it a betrayal
Attorney General Bob Ferguson pledged to labor leaders in July 2023 that if elected governor, he’d have their back as he set about to change the culture of state government.  … more
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The Washington Capitol building is lit up against the night sky in Olympia on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.
Gender expansive students to be protected class under bill advancing in Washington state
 A bill that would add several protected classes to nondiscrimination provisions that apply to public schools in Washington state, received a public hearing Monday in the House Education … more
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