Sunday, May 19, 2013

Local & State News

Red Algae Blooms In Puget Sound Not "Red Tide"

The Washington State Department of Ecology says red algae blooms currently in the Puget Sound are harmless to people. Lab tests show the red-orange blooms

   

Mount St. Helens 33rd Blast Anniversary Saturday

Saturday is the 33rd anniversary of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens that killed 57 people, knocked down a forest and filled the sky and rivers with volcanic ash.

   

Senate Majority Names 33 Bills For Budget Talks

As lawmakers wrap up their first week of a special legislative session, Senate majority leaders have asked that more than 30 bills be considered as part of the budget discussions.

   

Tougher Washington Law Against Drunken Boating

Washington's boating under the influence law becomes tougher under a law signed Thursday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee. The biggest change makes BUI

   

Attempted Abduction Reported Near Lacey

A 10 year old boy says a man tried to lure him into a vehicle yesterday morning east of Lacey. It happened around 7:45 near the intersection of 14th Avenue Northeast

   

Local Students Win State Art Awards

Two local students are state winners in the 40th annual Washington Art Show. Alex Floathe is a student at North Mason High School. Alex received a Judges’ Choice Award with an

   

Candidate Filing Ends Today

Candidates have until 4 o'clock this afternoon to file on-line for State Office positions. They can also file in person by 5 o'clock at the Secretary of State office. Mason County closes

   

WA State Releases Draft Rules For Legal Pot

Officials in Washington state are taking their first stab at setting rules for the state's new legal weed industry. Among the preliminary draft regulations released today:

   

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