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Vacutainers sit on a table during a blood drive in Centralia in 2023.
Harsh winter weather leads to steep drop in blood donations
Blood banks and organizations that serve Washington and the Northwest are close to calling a Code Red — a critical supply warning to hospitals and emergency departments that donated blood is … more
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If passed, a Senate bill would make Narcan available in all K-12 and charter schools in Washington.
Students push bill to bring overdose-reversal drug to all schools
Concerned about drug overdoses among teenagers, Lake Washington High School seniors Theodore Meek, Joanna Lymberis, Olivia Milstein, Sofia Lymberis and Reilly Jones transformed a school assignment … more
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The Washington Capitol building is lit up against the night sky in Olympia in this file photo.
Genocide education bill sparks high emotions in hearing
As they waited to tell the stories of loved ones lost to genocide, people waiting to testify held hands between armrests. Few showed smiles. Almost every seat in the hearing room was filled, and … more
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Attendees observe a display honoring Medal of honor recipient Franklin D. Miller after a ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis on Jan. 5th.
Green Beret’s Medal of Honor now on display at Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis
Fifty-four years to the day after a brutal battle unfolded in the Kon Tum province in Vietnam and nearly took the life of U.S. Army Green Beret Franklin Douglas Miller, his children, friends and … more
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From left, Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, House Minority Leader Drew Stokesbary, R-Auburn, and Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig, D-Spokane, speak during a media event at the Capitol campus in Olympia, Jan. 4.
Following the ‘year of housing,’ issue likely again to be a priority for legislators
With Washington in need of more than a million additional housing units to meet future demand, state legislators say more must be done to address the state’s shortage. “We need more … more
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Sen. Patty Murray stands on a truck First Mode is retrofitting during a tour of the company’s Centralia “Proving Ground” on Thursday, Jan. 4.
Sen. Murray tours First Mode ‘proving ground’ in Centralia and touts company’s efforts to decarbonize mining trucks
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, visited the Centralia TransAlta plant Thursday, Jan. 4 to see how a Seattle-based company is using the site to test greener mining equipment. Founded in … more
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Hundreds of vehicles waiting in line for a gas tax holiday event in Kent, Washington. The event, which reduced gas prices to $3.82 per gallon was sponsored by Future 42 and the Washington state chapter of Americans For Prosperity.
Investigation into whistleblower complaint over gas price predictions moves ahead slowly
A month after the attorney for a former Washington State Department of Transportation employee filed a whistleblower complaint, a public records request from the plaintiff’s attorney involving … more
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Farrelli's Pizza, founded in 1995 by John and Jacque Farrell, has 12 units in the Puget Sound region, including in Yelm.
Farrelli’s Pizza named Northwest Pizza Company of the Year
Farrelli’s Pizza was awarded the Pizza Company of the Year in the Pizza Industry Excellence (P.I.E.) Awards for the Northwest region by Pizza Today Magazine. The Lacey-based pizzeria earned one … more
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The Washington state Capitol building stands against clear skies in Olympia on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.
Washington police organization urges legislators to prioritize public safety policies
The Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs is urging state lawmakers to consider bills in the upcoming legislative session that improve the following: recruitment and retention, … more
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The Capitol building in Olympia, home to the Senate and House chambers, is lit up on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 16.
Legislation would require utilities to line item cap-and-trade costs in bills
If you have paperless billing for your utilities and don’t pay close attention to your bank account, you may not have noticed an increase in charges due to the 2021 Climate Commitment Act. … more
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Washington lawmaker wants drivers to see sticker shock from Climate Commitment Act tax
Washington drivers may see new stickers on the fuel pump next year when filling up their gas tanks. A state lawmaker is backing legislation in the form of House Bill 2050 that would require the … more
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Voter advocacy group Let’s Go Washington submitted nearly 425,000 signatures Thursday afternoon for Initiative 2124, which would allow mothers, seniors, migrant workers, caretakers, and others to opt out of WA Cares, the state’s mandatory payroll tax long-term care insurance program.
Let's Go Washington turns in 425K signatures allowing opt-outs from WA Cares
Voter advocacy group Let’s Go Washington submitted nearly 425,000 signatures Thursday afternoon for Initiative 2124, which would allow mothers, seniors, migrant workers, caretakers, and others … more
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Washington DNR seeks input on 5-million-acre outdoor recreation plan
The Washington Department of Natural Resources is seeking input in developing a statewide recreation plan that sets priorities for management and outdoor access to 5 million acres of public lands, … more
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Washington laws taking effect in 2024: minimum wage, firearm sales, employee cannabis use and more
More than two dozen new laws take effect Jan. 1 in Washington, including an increase in the state’s minimum wage, a 10-day waiting period and safety training requirement for firearm purchases, … more
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Erich James of Lacey sent photos to the Rocky Mountain Sasquatch Organization what he believes are Sasquatch footprints, as well as a snapped tree and a finger bone he believes are from the creatures.
Lacey man recounts sightings to Sasquatch organization
A series of Sasquatch encounters were detailed in an account shared by Erich James, a 41-year-old resident of Lacey. James contacted the Rocky Mountain Sasquatch Organization (RMSO) and provided his … more
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Judge sides with lawmakers in public records case
Washington lawmakers can now withhold records pertaining to individuals with whom they have corresponded when drafting laws following a Thurston County judge’s ruling last week. Judge Anna … more
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Snow covers vehicles and fields around Highway 507 in Rainier.
WSDOT offers travel charts for ‘drama-free’ Thanksgiving travels
Travelers with plans of long trips throughout Thanksgiving and the winter holiday season can now plan their routes by using Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) holiday travel charts … more
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Thurston County Auditor Mary Hall officially unlocks a new ballot box installed outside the Nisqually Administration Building.
Thurston County joins list of elections offices to receive ‘suspicious’ envelope
Thanks to advance notice by the U.S. Postal Service, on Monday morning, Thurston County Auditor Mary Hall intercepted an envelope that matched the description of those sent to other county elections … more
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U.S. Air Force airmen and U.S. Navy sailors carry the four veterans whose remains were left unclaimed in Lewis County at Tahoma National Cemetery on Friday, Nov. 10.
Unclaimed remains of four veterans in Lewis County laid to rest in Tahoma National Cemetery 
Frederick A. Clough III, Robert E. Larsen, Michael E. Damis and Russel L. Welk.  Those are the names of four veterans whose remains were left unclaimed in Lewis County after their deaths. … more
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The application period for the 2024 Washington State University Master Gardener Volunteer Training is now open.
Application period for Thurston WSU Master Gardener Program open
The application period for the 2024 Washington State University Master Gardener Volunteer Training is now open. The 2024 training course has 79 hours of comprehensive virtual, classroom and … more
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