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Oregon Wildfires: Over 700,000 Acres Ablaze and Interstate 84 Shut Down
Firefighters in the Pacific Northwest worked hard on Tuesday to control two fires threatening small towns in Oregon. One key stretch of Interstate 84, connecting Oregon and Idaho, was closed for about 130 miles (210 kilometers) between Ontario and Baker City due to advancing flames. This crucial freeway will remain closed for at least a day, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.
Washington AGO tasked with investigating $42 million tort claim filed against it
(The Center Square) – A recent $42 million tort claim filed against the State Attorney General’s Office and its client Washington State University stemming from a police use of force database project has been handed over to the AGO’s Tort Claim Division to investigate. In his tort...
Q&A with 12th Legislative District candidates | Election 2024
Candidates across the 12th Legislative District, now reaching from parts of the Snoqualmie Valley to Chelan, are gearing up for the Aug. 6 primary election. According to Washington’s new legislative district map, residents from parts of Duvall, Carnation, Fall City and North Bend will vote in the 12th Legislative District rather than the 5th Legislative District, as in previous years.
Montesano High School Student, Hailey Blancas, Takes Home Second Place in State Golf Championship
Hailey Blancas, recent graduate of Montesano High School, has been a diligent student athlete throughout her high school career, making significant strides both as a player and when serving in leadership roles related to her chosen sport, golf. In addition to being captain of the girls golf team at the high school over the past four years, Blancas’ athletic accolades also include three district championships for golf, second place at the state championship in 2022 and first place at the state championship in 2023. This year, Blancas continued her success at the 2024 WIAA 1A State Girls Golf Championship in May, where she again placed second statewide.
Seattle Mariners Manager "Tired of Watching" as M's Drop Brutal Game on Monday
The Seattle Mariners suffered a horrible loss on Monday night against the Los Angeles Angels and after the game, manager Scott Servais took his team to task in a way that is rarely heard.
Yelm district teams up with Olympia Federal Savings to fund scholarships, programs
Yelm Community Schools will partner with Olympia Federal Savings to create an account to fund student scholarships and potentially restore programs on the chopping block. Superintendent
Local hairstylist looking to leave legacy with new salon in Yelm
Shaun Tai has big plans for her new business, Crowns Hair Salon and Beauty Bar, in Yelm, but her vision extends far beyond the confines of the new space in the Prairie Plaza, 10501 Creek St. SE. ...
Poll shows 18% of Washington voters still undecided on carbon market repeal initiative
WASHINGTON, USA — A poll conducted in partnership with KING 5, the Seattle Times and the University of Washington's Center for an Informed Public shows 18% of Washington voters are still undecided about repealing the state's carbon market program. According to the Survey USA poll, 48% of respondents said they expect to vote yes on Initiative 2117, while 34% said they expect to vote no. Both supporters and opponents of I-2117 said undecided voters are an important factor to consider.
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