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Sunday, December 09, 2007
Volunteers gather in Lewis County to aid flood victims
Lewis County got a little sunshine and a lot of help Saturday.
Lack of cooperation has slowed flood-control work
Interstate 5 near Chehalis has flooded three times since 1990, and last week's flooding was the worst yet: a four-day closure that cost $4 million a day in lost business, to say nothing of the toll on lives and homes in Lewis County.
Long recovery awaits farmers
The fertile soil at Boistfort Valley Farm that has produced a bounty of organic vegetables sold at three area farmers markets lies under several inches of river mud the color and consistency of partially melted fudge.
Barner seeks delay on project
As Port of Olympia officials prepare to possibly demolish a nearly-empty East Bay warehouse, commissioner-elect George Barner wants to study whether to remodel part of it into a waterfront attraction.
Olympia nixes free Wi-Fi idea
The Olympia City Council has abandoned an idea to provide wireless Internet throughout downtown after a citizens work group's report showed it would be too expensive.
Struggle to find peace of mind in flood-prone homes
Fifteen years ago, emotionally and financially deflated by divorce, I went back out into the housing market, looking for a small, modest house that I could afford in South Sound.
Long road ahead
PULLMAN - The longer the Washington State Cougars take to find a new football coach, the steeper the odds against finding enough players to be competitive next season.
Florida's Tebow captures Heisman
NEW YORK - Tim Tebow took a few deep breaths, steadied himself, then plowed through his Heisman Trophy acceptance speech much the same way he takes on tacklers - fast and furious.
Real or fake, trees are selling in South Sound
South Sound Christmas tree farmers, now in the thick of their busy season, say the quality and demand for this year's crop has been strong.
Dance mentor Bernard 'Bud' Johansen creates a legacy
Bernard "Bud" Johansen is hoping to ease into retirement.
Where is this?
This is a chance for outdoors enthusiasts with knowledge of the Northwest to win prizes in The Olympian's weekly outdoors photo contest. Just identify the place in the photo and win an Outdoors cap. Each Sunday, The Olympian features a photo on the Outdoors page. We choose the photos. Readers identify the place. Identification should be specific, such as naming the features in the photo or giving a specific location. |
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