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Red Algae Blooms In Puget Sound Not "Red Tide" The Washington State Department of Ecology says red algae blooms currently in the Puget Sound are harmless to people. Lab tests show the red-orange blooms Read the Full Story
Mount St. Helens 33rd Blast Anniversary Saturday 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. Read the Full Story
Senate Majority Names 33 Bills For Budget Talks As lawmakers wrap up their first week of a special legislative session, Senate majority leaders have asked that more than 30 bills be considered as part of the budget discussions. Read the Full Story
Tougher Washington Law Against Drunken Boating Washington's boating under the influence law becomes tougher under a law signed Thursday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee. The biggest change makes BUI Read the Full Story

Attempted Abduction Reported Near Lacey

A 10 year old boy says a man tried to lure him into a vehicle yesterday morning east of Lacey. It happened around 7:45 near the intersection of 14th Avenue Northeast

and Horne Street Northeast. The man reportedly asked...

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Local Students Win State Art Awards

Two local students are state winners in the 40th annual Washington Art Show. Alex Floathe is a student at North Mason High School. Alex received a Judges’ Choice Award with an

entry called “Platter Pottamai.” McKenzi...

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Candidate Filing Ends Today

Candidates have until 4 o'clock this afternoon to file on-line for State Office positions. They can also file in person by 5 o'clock at the Secretary of State office. Mason County closes

its online filing at 4 p.m....

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WA State Releases Draft Rules For Legal Pot

Officials in Washington state are taking their first stab at setting rules for the state's new legal weed industry. Among the preliminary draft regulations released today:

They want to track marijuana plants from "seed...

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Centralia Woman Sentenced In Daughter's Death

A Centralia woman whose 2-year-old daughter was killed by her boyfriend was sentenced to a year and a day in prison for criminal mistreatment. It was reported that

the Lewis County prosecutor said Becky Heupel failed to...

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SPORTS

Mariners Select RHP Danny Farquhar From AAA Tacoma

RHP Hector Noesi optioned to AAA Tacoma & RHP Stephen Pryor transferred to 60-day disabled list.
Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager Jack Zduriencik announced today the following roster moves:

• RHP Danny Farquhar selected from AAA Tacoma
• RHP Hector Noesi optioned to AAA Tacoma
• RHP Stephen Pryor transferred from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list

Farquhar...

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ENVIRONMENT

Tahuya River Horse Camp to close temporarily, starting May 17

Reports of misuse and dangerous behavior have prompted DNR to temporarily close the Tahuya River Horse Camp, beginning Friday, May 17.  We are working with the Tahuya Focus Group and law enforcement to find a solution that will enable us to reopen the campground as soon as possible.

As manager and steward of Washington’s state trust lands, DNR is committed to providing safe and sustainable...

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RECREATION

National Safe Boating Week Starts Saturday

Governor Jay Inslee has declared May 18 through 24 as Safe Boating Week in Washington; and the Washington State Parks and RecreationCommission reminds all water sport enthusiasts of the importance of safe boating and officially launches the Wear It Washington! Campaign.

Washington’s Safe Boating Week runs concurrent with National Safe Boating Week, coordinated each year by the National Safe...

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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

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Community Calendar

Mon May 20 @ 8:00AM - 05:00PM
Summer Soccer Registration
Tue May 21 @ 8:00AM - 05:00PM
Summer Soccer Registration
Tue May 21 @12:00PM - 04:00PM
Educational Opportunity Center
Tue May 21 @12:15PM - 05:00PM
Mom/Dad & Me Creative Movement
Tue May 21 @ 2:00PM - 03:00PM
Worker Retraining Information Session

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