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Ted Reynvaan, left, author of "The Boys of Company B," and book publisher Ralph Larson answer a caller's question Tuesday on Doug McDowell's show on KBKW radio. The pair were making the rounds at several Grays Harbor-area radio stations to promote a signing event today for the book, which chronicles the Korean War exploits of numerous veterans who shipped out from the area.(Steve Bloom/The Olympian)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 – 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.
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.
If you don’t have plans for Veterans Day, you can add skiing and snowboarding to your list of options.
Officers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife cited two hunters in the Rainier area Saturday on suspicion of poaching immature elk.
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.
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.