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UPDATE: I-5 Bridge Collapse News Feds Look For Temporary Fix After I-5 Collapse Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says federal officials are searching the country for a possible temporary replacement for a Read the Full Story
Average Price Of Gasoline In Washington $4 The AAA auto club reports the average price of a gallon of gasoline in Washington is $4, heading into the Memorial Day weekend. That's up 2 cents in a week Read the Full Story
Simple Things For Safe Memorial Day Travels With an increase of vehicles traveling this Memorial Day Weekend, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) is asking motorists to do these simple things to make our Read the Full Story
Old Guard Soldiers Honor Fallen With Flags At Arlington Graves A sea of American flags flutter gently in the breeze at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., placed there to honor the service and sacrifice of the nation's fallen service members. Read the Full Story

Rochester Woman Arrested For Weapon, Drugs At Traffic Stop

Thurston County Sheriff deputies stopped a seatbelt violator during a Target Zero seatbelt enforcement emphasis that resulted in an arrest for

methamphetamine possession and possession of a deadly, illegal...

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WSU Votes To Limit Tuition Hike To 2 Percent

The Washington State University Board of Regents has voted to limit a fall tuition increase to 2 percent, no matter what the Legislature decides concerning the state budget. University officials say they want to give...

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SWAT Justified In Fatal Hoquiam Shooting

The Grays Harbor County prosecutor says Thurston County SWAT officers were justified in fatally shooting a man during a standoff in March in Hoquiam. Prosecutor Steward Menefee said Thursday the shooting was self-defense...

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Fife Man Holding 4-Year-Old Son Hostage Shot Dead

Fife police say a man who was holding his 4-year-old son hostage for more than four hours has been shot and killed. A police SWAT team shot the Fife resident

early Friday morning. Fife police say the incident started...

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Have fun and stay fire safe this Memorial Day Weekend

It only takes one small spark to start a catastrophic wildfire. Rain or shine, Washington State has already had more than 91 wildfires this year. With studies

showing that about 85 percent of Washington’s wildfires are...

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SPORTS

Mariners Select Catcher Jesus Sucre From AAA Tacoma

Infielder Robert Andino designated for assignment.
Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager Jack Zduriencik announced today the following roster moves:

• C Jesus Sucre selected from AAA Tacoma.
• INF Robert Andino designated for assignment.
• INF Carlos Triunfel recalled from AAA Tacoma.

Sucre (#2) and Triunfel (#1) will be in uniform and available for tonight’s 7:10 p.m....

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ENVIRONMENT

Governor Signs Wolf Management Legislation

Gov. Jay Inslee today signed legislation that will provide state wildlife managers more resources to prevent wolf-livestock conflict and expand criteria for compensation to livestock owners for wolf-related losses.

Senate Bill 5193, requested by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and prime-sponsored by Sen. John Smith, R-Colville, was supported by a broad cross-section of...

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RECREATION

Limited Trail Closures In Capitol State Forest During Timber Harvest

Timber harvests operations in Capitol State Forest will cause some temporary trail re-routes and closures near Straddleline until further notice. The North Rim motorized trail (near the North Rim #2, #3 split) has been re-routed onto a forest road. The Loki motorized trail has been closed at the KC line and the ORV park tie trail is closed.

The trail closures are in place for the safety of...

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Citizen Editorial

Recognition for First Responders

On April 1st a family tragedy brought me to Shelton where I had contact with personnel from numerous emergency response agencies; I would like to take this opportunity to recognize them and the community for putting together such a fine team: Fire – Lake Limerick Fire Chief was the 1st responder and set a calming and professional tone for...
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LOCAL WEATHER

54°
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Shelton, WA
Overcast
Humidity: 94%
3 mph
Fri
Rain Showers
41 | 61
Sat
Chance of Rain
46 | 61
Sun
Chance of Rain
52 | 66
Mon
Chance of Rain
46 | 64

Community Calendar

Fri May 24 @ 6:00PM -
Country Dance
Sat May 25
Puget Sound Enduro Riders 2-Day Fun Run
Sat May 25 @ 8:00AM - 05:00PM
Summer Soccer Registration
Sat May 25 @ 9:00AM - 05:00PM
Shelton Schools Student Art Show
Sat May 25 @11:00AM - 05:00PM
Thurston Co. BBQ Cookoff for Charity

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