South Sound

THURSTON COUNTY: WSP troopers arrest naked man at rest stop

Washington State Patrol troopers arrested a naked 39-year-old driver at the Scatter Creek rest area Monday afternoon after he allegedly pulled up alongside another man and committed a lewd act, a WSP spokesman said.

AmeriCorps members get boost for education

More than $14 million in grants and scholarships has been awarded to AmeriCorps members in the state’s 10th Congressional District, which includes Thurston County and a portion of Pierce County.

THURSTON COUNTY: Woman accused of DV after husband stabbed

A Rochester woman has been accused of first-degree domestic violence after allegedly stabbing her husband in the shoulder during an argument Monday night, according to a Thurston County Sheriff’s Office news release.

OCEAN CITY: Dead whale examined, now will be buried

The state Department of Fish & Wildlife has finished its examination of the dead fin whale that washed up near Ocean City last week and gave the go-ahead to start the process of burying the 68-foot animal.

Legislative delay could cost state schools $45 million

Tuesday’s revenue and caseloads forecasts gave lawmakers about $320 million in newfound wiggle room, and budget writers said it should make it easier to reach a budget deal in time to avoid a government shutdown.

Olympia takes position against coal

The Olympia City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to pass a resolution opposing the construction of coal export facilities in the Northwest.

THURSTON COUNTY: Argument reportedly ends in 1 shot in leg

A 51-year-old man was accused of attempted murder after allegedly shooting another man in the leg with a 12-gauge shotgun, according to a Thurston County Sheriff’s Office news release.

Boeing reveals 102 orders for 787-10, but not production site

At the Paris Air Show on Tuesday, as expected, Boeing Co. launched the final and largest member of its Dreamliner jet family, the 787-10.

7 from state delegation ask feds to honor pot law

Seven members of Washington’s congressional delegation have asked the U.S. government to respect the state’s marijuana legalization effort and provide guidance about the industry’s fate.

Suspect described in string of break-ins

A bald suspect armed with a crowbar who has a taste for vandalism is likely responsible for five burglaries of small businesses on the State Avenue corridor on Olympia’s east side since early Sunday, according to Olympia police.