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House Democrats passed a proposal Wednesday that would expand Washington state’s “Good Samaritan” law by prohibiting the arrest of someone who is overdosing or reporting one.
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Tim Clouser / The Center Square
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2/12/26
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Democratic state lawmakers in Washington want to make it tougher to challenge a voter’s registration as organized efforts to knock residents off the rolls are on the rise.
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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2/12/26
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The Washington state Senate has unanimously approved Senate Bill 5977, sponsored by Sen. Nikki Torres, a Republican from the 15th Legislative District.
The legislation would require the public …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/11/26
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Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Tuesday confirmed razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks beaches from Feb. 14 …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/11/26
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With data centers expected to become the largest source of electricity demand in the Pacific Northwest, Washington legislators are pressing ahead with a bill aimed at protecting the grid and …
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By Aspen Ford / The Washington State Standard
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2/11/26
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Bills focused on psilocybin, medication abortion and taxing short-term rentals are among those that didn’t survive the latest key deadline in the state Legislature.
Monday was the cutoff …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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2/11/26
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A Washington bill advancing through the state Legislature would require plaintiffs under a certain age or after a certain time period to go through arbitration before receiving a jury trial.
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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2/10/26
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A Republican lawmaker who has spent years trying to protect children in homes where the Department of Children, Youth & Families is involved, says a bill offered by majority Democrats to address …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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2/10/26
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The office of Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank and the Puyallup School District confirm they are conducting an investigation into an alleged sexual assault against a Puyallup high school wrestler.
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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2/10/26
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Following the conclusion of Yelm Middle School’s first semester, the local school has honored numerous students displaying academic excellence through their grades. Lists were provided to the …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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2/10/26
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Ridgeline Middle School recently honored its students displaying academic excellence in he school’s first semester. Lists were submitted by the school to the NVN. 6th grade 4.0 GPA Avery Armstrong; …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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2/10/26
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Thursday, Feb. 12 Worthy Coffee Co. Galentines Party Worthy Coffee Co., located 9111 346th St. S. in Roy, will host its Galentines Party from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, inside the coffee shop. …
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2/10/26
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Author and poet Shirley Grier, who grew up in the Nisqually Valley and spent her early years in Yelm, is sharing her reflections on small-town life through her poetry books: “Uncaged” and “Dust …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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2/10/26
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While around 100 people filled Tumwater City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 3, for the city council’s regular meeting, mostly to speak on a proposed city urban growth area land swap during public comment, …
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Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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2/10/26
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Would you be surprised to learn that in 2024, over 3.3 million people visited Thurston County — resulting in over $570 million in direct visitor spending? During a Yelm City Council study session …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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2/10/26
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Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, WA-10, announced on Thursday, Feb. 5, that 12 jurisdictions throughout the South Puget Sound will receive federal funding for projects that support agricultural …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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2/10/26
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Four former local WIAA football stars — Cooper Kupp, AC Davis High School in Yakima; Abraham Lucas, Archbishop Murphy High School in Everett; Efton Chism III, Monroe High School in Monroe; and Jack …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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2/10/26
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Cody Colt, City of Yelm public services director, and Brad Chatwood, City of Yelm projects and programs manager, made it clear during a Yelm City Council study session meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3, …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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2/10/26
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After discussion and disagreement regarding the method that Yelm City Council used for the appointment process of mayor pro tem last month, councilors used some time during a study session meeting on …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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2/10/26
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In one of Standing Room Only (SRO) Theater’s final rehearsals for “Odd Couple: Female Version” on Friday, Feb. 6, cast members for the performance gave the Nisqually Valley News an exclusive …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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2/10/26
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