People always ask why the chicken crossed the road, but few ask why the chicken was on the road in the first place. Well, in Friday morning’s case, it’s because a semitruck tipped … ...

The Washington State Forest Practices Board recently voted to significantly increase no-harvest buffers on non-fish bearing streams. This will take about 200,000 acres out of timber production, … ...

From left, OSPI Director of Advocacy and External Affairs Tyler Munch, Fords Prairie Principal David Roberts, consultant Mitch Denning, Centralia Superintendent Dr. Lisa Grant, state Rep. Peter ...

As the Trump administration searches for more space to detain immigrants, it is approaching Washington tribes to see if they will participate. The Nisqually Tribal Council said in a statement … ...

• LARRY DEAN BANDY, 93, Centralia, died Nov. 17 at Providence Centralia Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives of Washington. • MICHAEL AARON TAYLOR, 81, Pe Ell, died Nov.

Lacey police have arrested a suspect in the Nov. 14 double murder of two teenage boys. Trequanne Trenelle Wilson-Mason, 20, of Lacey, was arrested and booked into the Thurston County Jail … ...

The Washington state Department of Health (DOH) has taken action against four area health care providers, including one from Thurston County and three from Cowlitz County, according to a Nov. 13 news ...

TACOMA — On the stat sheet, it was only a 12-yard gain by Franklin Pierce’s Bryson Allen for a first down. On the field, it told a bigger story. Allen, the star fullback, was only … ...

Two area employers have filed layoff notices with the state of Washington affecting local workers. In the first one, Great Floors, a subsidiary of Artisan Design Group, plans to close five … ...

The Evergreen Conference and Greater St. Helen’s League champs squared off on Friday night in the Class 2A Round of 16 and it was a one-sided affair. Eight sacks, 11 tackles for loss and … ...

The real journey to Husky Stadium begins on Friday night. And for the 10 teams from Lewis and South Thurston counties that remain alive heading into the Round of 12/16, they are three victories … ...

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