Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Inslee Speaks At Transportation Revenue Rally Gov. Jay Inslee spoke at a rally at the Capitol in support of a transportation funding package, saying it's "crunch time" to pay for road projects and maintain Read the Full Story
Around The Sound The man most wanted by Mason county Sheriff’s detectives for a shooting incident last Tuesday is in custody today. 35-year old Aaron Smith was arrested Read the Full Story
Candidate Filing Ended Friday May 17th Political filing for this year’s elections ended with 79 people requesting to be on the ballot for over 60 positions. More than two people are interested in five seats Read the Full Story
Gasoline Prices In Washington Rise Average retail gasoline prices in Washington have risen 6.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.98/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey Read the Full Story

Cooler, Wetter Week Ahead In Washington

Forecasters say Washington is in for a change in weather to a cool, wet spell that is expected to last the rest of the week. The National Weather Service says

high temperatures will be in the 50s to lower 60s with...

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New Lab To Give Scientists Underwater Access

Scientists around the world will soon have access to a wealth of data from a lab at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. The National Science Foundation is paying

the University of Washington to put laboratory equipment as...

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License Plates To Benefit Charities

Three nonprofit groups will benefit from sales of new Seahawks and Sounders FC license plates that will be available starting in January. The teams unveiled

the preliminary license plate designs after Gov. Jay Inslee...

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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

are not the so-called "red tide" that refers to paralytic...

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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.

The mountain in southwest Washington may be the...

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SPORTS

Indians Rally To Beat Mariners 10-8

Yan Gomes hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning and the Cleveland Indians, twice revived by Seattle's fielding errors, beat the Mariners 10-8 on Monday to complete a four-game sweep of the Mariners.
Gomes, who also homered in the second, drove a 3-2 pitch from Charlie Furbush (0-3) over the wall in left, giving the Indians their fifth straight win and third walk-off over the Mariners in...

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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

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

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Shelton, WA
Light Rain
Humidity: 95%
0 mph
Tue
Rain
43 | 55
Wed
Rain Showers
43 | 55
Thu
Rain Showers
39 | 61
Fri
Mostly Cloudy
39 | 63

Community Calendar

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
Tue May 21 @ 5:00PM - 07:00PM
Olympic College Shelton Information Night

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