Facing a $4.5 million budget cut, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders stood at the podium last September to speak directly to the County Board of Commissioners. He wasn’t alone. About 100 local … ...

TransAlta Corporation is keeping its Centralia coal power plant available to operate, as ordered by the Trump administration. But the CEO said it is unlikely to run because of the ample seasonal ...

Injected under the skin, usually between the thumb and index finger, microchip implants can serve as identification or make contactless payments smoother. But Washington workers don’t … ...

Saturday, March 28 7th annual fishing tournament The seventh annual Nisqually Valley Trout Fishing Tournament is set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 at Lake Lawrence. Trophies will be ...

Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers this week confirmed razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks beaches from March 17 ...

As part of the proclamation, the county “urges all residents to celebrate the accomplishments made by people who identify as transgender and honor the lives of individuals that have been lost.” ...

Beginning July 8, the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will no longer provide hunting and fishing licenses or other license products on waterproof, tear-resistant license paper ...

Democrat candidate for Thurston County sheriff Kevin Burton-Crow says that, despite his opponent’s claims, a proposed state law on increased standards for elected sheriffs would not impact his … ...

The Tumwater Police Guild formally endorsed incumbent Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders Wednesday for re-election. The guild, which represents members of the Tumwater Police Department, applauded ...

John Braun, right, represents the 20th Legislative District in the Washington State Senate and serves as the Senate Republican Leader. Michael Baumgartner, left, represents Washington’s 5th ...

This legislative session has been difficult. I have submitted written testimony, signed in support or opposition to numerous bills, and tried in every way available to make my voice heard. Yet, as we ...

Representatives of the Thurston County Food Bank, JustServe and the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints pose for a photo in front of a semi truck during a delivery of 40,000 pounds of self ...