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Olympian reporter places 2nd
Published May 20th, 2013 - 6:47AM
Olympian reporter Matt Batcheldor took second place for social issues reporting as part of the 2012 Society of Professional Journalists Northwest Excellence in Journalism Contest. He was honored for his work reporting on Olympia’s homeless population.
Making school a favorite hangout
Published May 20th, 2013 - 12:00AM
Twice a week, the library, playfield, hallways and some of the classrooms at Meadows Elementary School in Lacey transform into a different place: It’s called Clubhouse.
Traffic, debt can affect bridge tolls
Published May 20th, 2013 - 12:00AM
With tolls expected to increase a total of 50 cents on the eastbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge over the next two summers, drivers face a hard reality.
Perfect weather for personal bests
Published May 20th, 2013 - 12:00AM
No rain and mild temperatures made for ideal running conditions and helped some runners set personal records during Sunday’s 32nd annual Capital City Marathon.
Stevick wins Capital City Marathon for seventh time
Published May 19th, 2013 - 1:27PM
Olympia native Jesse Stevick won his seventh Capital City Marathon on Sunday with a winning time of 2 hours, 32 minutes, 5 seconds to join Karen Steen for the most career victories in the race.
Tumwater Veterinary Hospital moves to bigger quarters
Published May 19th, 2013 - 1:12AM
After nearly 25 years on Trosper Road, Tumwater Veterinary Hospital has moved and expanded.
Otherworldly parade sends Fun Fair into goofy orbit
Published May 19th, 2013 - 12:00AM
Aliens, robots and rocket ships marched on the Saint Martin’s University campus Saturday afternoon as part of the 26th annual Lacey Spring Fun Fair.
Work to resume above Heritage Park
Published May 19th, 2013 - 12:00AM
Work to remove hazardous trees from the hillside above Heritage Park in Olympia will resume Sunday, according to a news release from the state.
School cops build rapport with trust, not handcuffs
Published May 19th, 2013 - 12:00AM
All 16-year-old Alfonso Vela had to do was take nine heel-to-toe steps down a white line, turn to the left, and return to his starting point. Easier said than done while wearing goggles that imitate what it’s like to have a blood alcohol content of 0.2 percent, more than twice the legal limit.
Psalms connect us to God and to everything on Earth
Published May 18th, 2013 - 12:00AM
Our Bread & Roses community, a dozen formerly homeless women — our guests — and three live-in volunteers, gather each evening for a shared meal.
Volcano marks 33rd year since eruption
Published May 18th, 2013 - 12:00AM
Saturday is the 33rd anniversary of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens that killed 57 people, knocked down a forest and filled the sky and rivers with volcanic ash.
First Copper River salmon arrive
Published May 18th, 2013 - 12:00AM
The first planeload of the sought-after Copper River salmon from Cordova, Alaska, landed Friday morning at Sea-Tac Airport, and the Alaska Airlines pilots carried a 40-pound king to waiting chefs.
Chinook Pass reopens early for the season
Published May 18th, 2013 - 12:00AM
The Transportation Department has reopened Chinook Pass.
GRAYS HARBOR: Hospital joins forces with MultiCare
Published May 18th, 2013 - 12:00AM
Grays Harbor Community Hospital announced Friday that it has signed a letter of intent to “establish an affiliation network” between the hospital and Tacoma-based MultiCare Health System.
Tougher Washington law against drunken boating
Published May 18th, 2013 - 12:00AM
Boaters in Washington who operate under the influence face tougher penalties under a law signed Thursday by Gov. Jay Inslee.
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