Teacher to run for Congress

15 May 2012, 12:11 am

Steve Hannon, a self-described independent and teacher from Yelm, filed Monday to run in the state’s new 10th Congressional District, offering himself as an alternative to the partisanship of Congress.... Read More »

Sheldon to seek third term as Mason County commissioner

14 May 2012, 6:28 pm

He previously had said he would not seek re-election.... Read More »

Rep. DeBolt sees gain of 6 to 9 House seats

14 May 2012, 2:33 pm

House Republican Leader Richard DeBolt of Chehalis filed for re-election this morning, and the 20th district lawmaker says he expects his party to move closer to parity with Democrats in the November election. “I think it is going to be an interesting election. I’m not going to predict we are go... Read More »

South Sound candidates visit altered districts; filing week near

12 May 2012, 5:41 pm

The state’s filing week for candidates formally gets under way Monday morning. It runs all week and covers every position that could land on the fall ballot except president, which has a different process.... Read More »

Local governments will be nudged to go smoke-free in parks and some other public places

3 May 2012, 12:18 pm

Visit Sam Benn Park and you’re likely to see children playing on the brand new playground equipment. You might also see adults nearby, smoking cigarettes.... Read More »

Local Scoreboard: 5.1.12

30 April 2012, 9:04 pm

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Eerie 911 call: 'I just shot my wife'

25 April 2012, 1:17 pm

A Mason County man who first told police he fatally shot his wife in a mercy killing is heard telling his shocking story on 911 recordings, but police said the man later admitted the story was a lie. Police said Christopher Thorson told them he shot his wife on Apr. 12 because she asked him to, but ... Read More »