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Thurston County burn ban goes into effect July 8. Here's what's restricted
12+ hour, 42+ min ago (193+ words) Residential yard waste burning and all land clearing burns will be prohibited in unincorporated Thurston County starting July 8. The temporary burn ban will last through at least Oct. 15, the county announced in a Wednesday news release. The county has regularly…...
Asian spot scores 120 points. Here are Thurston Co. food safety scores for July 1
20+ hour, 54+ min ago (130+ words) Comments are taken directly from the latest Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) inspection reports, which are available for each food establishment, at the Thurston County Environmental Health Office and their website. For questions concerning these reports, contact…...
Flood advisory affecting Franklin and Walla Walla counties Saturday night
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (237+ words) The NWS Pendleton OR released a flood advisory at 8: 03 p. m. on Saturday in effect until 10 p. m. for Franklin and Walla Walla counties. The NWS informs, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," comments the…...
Federal judge blocks enforcement of mail-in voting executive order in WA state
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (360+ words) A federal judge on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at restricting mail-in voting, formally pausing the order's implementation in Washington state. Thursday's ruling came as part of a lawsuit filed by 23 attorneys general, including Washington state Attorney…...
Egypt fans through Pioneer Square on way in to Seattle World Cup match vs Iran
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (29+ words) (Video) The Olympian By Gregg Bell/The News Tribune| Gregg and Wendy Bell "...
Disabled vehicle on I-5 causes traffic backup in Thurston County on Friday
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (135+ words) The Washington State Department of Transportation said on social media that there was a disabled vehicle on northbound I-5 at milepost 112 near Marvin Road and the state Route 510 exit in the Lacey area on Friday afternoon. According to WSDOT's post from…...
Development that angered neighbors in northeast Lacey finally gets underway
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (641+ words) Meridian Market & Gas, a convenience store and gas pumps proposal that angered neighbors and finally prompted land-use process changes at the city of Lacey, is finally getting underway, according to a check of the property. Vanessa Dolbee, Lacey's community and…...
Traveling replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial arrives in Lacey
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (36+ words) (Video) The Olympian By Anna Hull " "The Wall that Heals," a traveling replica of the Washington D. C. Vietnam Veterans Memorial, arrived in Lacey on Wednesday....
Lacey shopping center is sold, records show
1+ week, 5+ day ago (30+ words) (Video) The Olympian By Rolf Boone " South Sound Center in Lacey has been sold to Tourmaline Capital; Target and Sears parcel excluded....
UPDATE: Okanogan Valley under a fire weather watch Saturday, says the NWS
1+ week, 6+ day ago (119+ words) An updated fire weather watch was issued by the NWS Spokane WA on Thursday at 5: 37 p. m. valid for Saturday between 11 a. m. and 11 p. m. for Okanogan Valley. "Affected Area: Okanogan Valley (Zone 703). Winds: North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Relative Humidities: 16 to…...