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'Truly an economic engine': Chehalis, Nisqually Tribes detail efforts to grow, expand business operations in the region
Tribes throughout Southwest Washington have sought to diversify their business portfolios in recent years as a means to increase non-gaming revenue, a collection of officials from various tribes said
'I just want to make sure what Rob started gets finished': Wife of late mayor appointed to Bucoda Town Council
Running a rural community such as Bucoda is no easy task for those who volunteer their time and labor as the town’s late Mayor and Assistant Fire Chief Robert “Rob” Gordon once did,
Olympia Kiwanis Club’s Food Bank Garden, where success is found through cooperation
Don Leaf learned the ethic that drives the Olympia Kiwanis Club’s Food Bank Garden during his career in the County Health Department: “Thou shalt cooperate.” Indeed, protecting public health and large scale vegetable gardening and free food distribution and are both complex challenges where cooperation is the only way to succeed. And the Kiwanis Garden is definitely a success story.
Washington state ‘nail-biter’ key to Democrats’ efforts to flip House
A rematch in Washington state is shaping up to be one of the key races to determine who controls the House in November, as first-term incumbent Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D) faces off for a second time against Trump-backed Republican Joe Kent in a district that went for the former president in 2020. Gluesenkamp Perez pulled…
Olympia City Council to explore reparations for descendants of enslaved African people
The Olympia City Council is considering a referral study and exploring reparations for the descendants of enslaved African people. Olympia City Mayor Dontae Payne introduced the study on Tuesday, August 13. Payne called for the city to draft a resolution urging the state legislature, the governor, Congress, and the Office...
Demolition looms for building that has hulked over Capitol Campus for decades
Stroll the grounds of the Washington state Capitol and it’s hard to miss the boxy, white building squatting on the campus’ northern edge, its four floors of linear window banks staring back at the manicured lawns and paths across the way. For some, the 283,865-square-foot General Administration Building,...
When Is the First Expected Snowfall for Fall 2024 in Washington State
When Is the First Expected Snowfall for Fall 2024 in Washington State?. I can't believe it's already that time of year and winter believe it or not is around the corner in Washington state. Are We Getting A Good Or Bad Winter For Fall 2024 In WA State?. I've always...
Slapped Cheek Syndrome Can Run Rampant in Washington Elementary Schools
What You Need To Know About Slapped Cheek Syndrome In Washington State. The CDC has just issued an advisory warning to physicians across the Health Alert Network that there has been a rise in the United States for Parvovirus B19. But what is it?. As a kid, my foster mom...
Grant and Douglas counties sue state over juvenile detention crisis, prompting immediate action
SEATTLE — The Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) has resumed admitting sentenced juveniles to its two detention centers following a lawsuit by a coalition of counties, including Douglas and Grant counties. As reported by the Seattle Times, the legal action came in response to a suspension of intakes that had left counties struggling to house and rehabilitate young offenders.
Fixing rejected ballots could tip balance in WA lands commissioner race
Dave Upthegrove suspects there are about two dozen voters in the San Juan Islands who cast primary ballots in his favor that were rejected. The Democratic lands commissioner candidate said Thursday he might call friends or local party officials there to help track these people down and see if their ballots can be fixed and […]
Outrage continues over quiet attempt to invalidate Washington initiatives
Supporters of several citizen initiatives, some already adopted into Washington law, and others to appear on the November ballot are not buying Attorney General Bob Ferguson's transparency claims following last week’s surprise ruling from the State Supreme Court. The ruling went in the favor of initiative supporters, but the...
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