Capitol Lake's estuary potential

OLYMPIA — Using Capitol Lake dredge spoils to reshape the shoreline along Deschutes Parkway will be the best way to reduce effects of sediment accumulating in lower Budd Inlet if the lake is turned back into a Deschutes River estuary, a federal study released Thursday suggests.

Your guide to the holiday weekend

Workshop gives students tools to use power of words

OLYMPIA — Stretch your words. Watch your hands. And don't introduce what you're going to say; just say it.

Suit critical of Braae supervision

A Lacey woman wouldn't have been raped and killed by "Cowboy" Michael Braae in 2001 had the Department of Corrections heeded a judge's order one year earlier to more closely supervise Braae while he was on probation, according to a lawsuit filed by the woman's family.

Man hurt in dispute over dog

A Centralia man is being treated at Providence Centralia Hospital after attempting to stop a man from beating a puppy, police say.

Jury says jail shooter is guilty

OLYMPIA — A 24-year-old man faces 20 to 25 years in prison after his attempted-murder conviction Thursday for shooting a man twice outside the Thurston County Jail last year.

$994,650 grant aimed at housing young people

What: Thurston County and Community Youth Services have received preliminary approval for a nearly $1 million state grant that would provide housing assistance for at-risk youths.

Regional briefs for July 4

• Police arrest one of women involved in fight
• Owl conservation group creation to be considered
• 8 bronze grave markers removed, 7 damaged
• Water-boiling advisory in place due to broken pipe

Holiday closures

The Independence Day holiday today means changes in some schedules and services.

Sonics say goodbye to Seattle

For the first time in 41 years, the SuperSonics won't be playing basketball in Seattle this fall.