Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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Tumwater Man Hurt In Crash A 41 year old Tumwater man was critically injured when his car was struck by a suspected drunken driver who was fleeing from a sheriff’s deputy. The victim in the accident Read the Full Story
Click It Or Ticket Returns To Washington It is that time of year again; Click It Or Ticket began yesterday and ends June 2nd. This year officers will not only be focusing on all persons in a vehicle when it comes to seat Read the Full Story
Off WA Coast: Fishing Vessel Fire Reported Out The Coast Guard says an engine room fire originally reported as uncontrolled aboard a 314-foot fishing vessel off the Washington coast has been extinguished. No injuries were Read the Full Story
WA Transportation Budget Signed Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a transportation budget that puts money toward maintaining state roadways and continues spending on existing big-ticket projects, but he vetoed Read the Full Story

Teens Plead Guilty To Murder

Two teenage Tacoma brothers pleaded guilty to first-degree murder yesterday in the slaying of a 15-year-old and were sentenced to lengthy prison terms. The Pierce County

prosecutor’s office says 17-year-old Luis Arroyo...

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Police Give Details In Powell Disappearance Case

Citing a lack of leads, West Valley City, Utah, police say they are closing the active investigation of the disappearance of Susan Powell. Powell vanished in 2009 and her now-dead

husband was a prime suspect.

Josh...

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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

existing roads and bridges.
Inslee, U.S. Rep. Denny Heck...

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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

late Friday night after a citizen reported seeing Smith after...

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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

meaning there will be a primary election for those...

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SPORTS

Seahawks Make Roster Moves

The Seattle Seahawks have signed tight end Darren Fells and running back Christine Michael to multi-year contracts and released long snapper Adam Steiner, the team announced this morning.

Michael was Seattle's second-round draft choice (62nd overall) in April's NFL Draft and becomes the ninth of Seattle's 11 draft picks to sign. Cornerback Tharold Simon (fifth-round) and tackle Michael Bowie...

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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

54°
°F°C
Shelton, WA
Scattered Clouds
Humidity: 79%
9 mph
Tue
Rain
43 | 55
Wed
Rain Showers
39 | 57
Thu
Rain Showers
43 | 61
Fri
Chance of Rain
45 | 66

Community Calendar

Tue May 21 @ 5:00PM - 07:00PM
Olympic College Shelton Information Night
Tue May 21 @ 6:30PM - 08:00PM
"Create and Take" Youth Workshop Series
Wed May 22 @ 8:00AM - 05:00PM
Summer Soccer Registration
Wed May 22 @ 1:00PM - 02:30PM
GED Information Session
Thu May 23 @ 8:00AM - 04:00PM
Mason County Veterans Stand Down and Job Fair

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