South Sound

Service agencies appeal for city aid

OLYMPIA – Representatives of social service agencies and the Thurston Economic Development Council pleaded with the Olympia City Council not to cut funding, as is slated in the city’s proposed $98.1 million budget for 2010.

Port protesters lose excessive-force claim

The city of Olympia and several of its police officers prevailed Tuesday in a civil case brought by two men who claimed they were victims of excessive force during the Port of Olympia protests two years ago.

New wave of H1N1 flu expected

OLYMPIA – The number of H1N1 influenza cases in the county appears to have leveled off after a peak a few weeks ago, but county officials said residents can expect another wave to hit.

Veterans’ memories won’t be forgotten

The Boys of Baker Company are finally sharing their stories, nearly 60 years after they marched through the streets of Aberdeen on their way to serve in the Korean War.

Fort Lewis pays tribute to seven

FORT LEWIS – Seven fallen soldiers brought together the vice president of the United States, at least four members of Congress, retired generals and hundreds of mourners Tuesday at Fort Lewis.

Like other schools, with dancing

LACEY – At Aspire Middle School, the district’s first magnet middle school, there are kids dancing in the classroom – but other than that, it’s a lot like North Thurston’s three other middle schools, says its principal, Monica Sweet.

Crystal, other ski areas ready to open

If you don’t have plans for Veterans Day, you can add skiing and snowboarding to your list of options.

Two hunters cited for elk poaching near Rainier

Officers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife cited two hunters in the Rainier area Saturday on suspicion of poaching immature elk.

Residents invited to Imagine Olympia

OLYMPIA – City planners will officially kick off an exhaustive, two-year effort to update Olympia’s comprehensive plan at an open house Saturday at The Olympia Center, and the public is invited.

Ex-inmate charged with stalking

A repeat offender stalker with a history of mental health issues was charged again with felony stalking last week – this time for repeatedly attempting to contact a female corrections officer whom he claims he fell in love with while incarcerated at the Thurston Coun1/8ty Jail, court papers state.