Drew Mikkelsen

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Rural food bank struggles to meet surging demand

TENINO, Wash. — A small-town food bank in Tenino is facing a growing demand organizers say has surpassed pandemic-era challenges. Jody Stoltz, executive director of the Tenino Community Services...

‘Play-based’ learning mandatory for Tumwater kindergartners

The school district said change has resulted in fewer behavioral problems. THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. — The Tumwater School District has implemented mandatory play-based learning across all kindergarten classrooms, requiring one hour...

High school band to represent Washington state in United States’ 250th birthday parade

The Chimacum Cowboys is the only high school band from Washington state set to perform next year in Washington, D.C. CHIMACUM, Wash. — Chimacum High School's marching band will represent Washington...

State using new technology to help truckers find safe parking, sleeping spots

The goal is to reduce deadly crashes on I-5 in Washington state. OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Transportation launched a new system along Interstate 5, providing real-time and...

Security, transparency part of Thurston County’s expanded elections facility

The renovation reflects changing times for election officials. THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. — Thurston County has a newly expanded ballot processing center designed with input from the Department of Homeland Security, doubling...

Lacey man arrested, accused of making guns with 3D printer

Detectives executed a search warrant at the suspect's home on Pattison Lake, where they say they discovered multiple 3D-printed guns loaded with live ammunition. LACEY, Wash. — Police arrested a Lacey...

Firefighters use tools, YouTube clip to help rescue cat

A Lacey man said a stray cat was trapped in the walls of his home for two days. LACEY, Wash. — Lacey Fire District Three firefighters helped rescue a neighborhood stray...

Domestic violence advocates could be cut under budget reductions

The Thurston County Clerk's Office could face a 13.4% budget cut. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Thurston County commissioners are confronting a nearly $10-million deficit for the 2026-27 budget years, potentially forcing agency...

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