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Thursday, March 13, 2008
Capitol Break: The Olympian's political team brings you daily noontime video updates from the Capitol during this year's legislative session at www.theolympian.com. Look for 'Capitol Break' on the top of the page.
Last day for Legislature
Budget negotiators at the Capitol released their compromise spending plans Wednesday, paving the way to today's adjournment - perhaps a few hours early - on the 60th day of the legislative session.
3-year computer project set to be shelved
A computer project of the Health Care Authority, which runs state workers' health insurance plans, likely will end after $7 million in taxpayer money has been spent developing it, and budget writers plan to take about $260 million from the agency.
1 person shot in clash of 2 groups at mall in Tukwila
One person was shot and wounded Wednesday night outside Westfield Southcenter mall in Tukwila.
Tougher regulations aim to clean dirty air
The federal Environmental Protection Agency has tightened air quality standards for ground-level ozone, the reactive chemical in smog that can burn lungs and cause premature deaths.
DOC pays victims $2.25 million in case involving ex-Olympia man
The state Department of Corrections will pay $2.25 million to five children who were shot or traumatized when a parolee from Washington attacked a California Jewish community center in August 1999.
Downtown Olympia project adds art, but just for a while
Eight new temporary public art projects will adorn downtown Olympia this summer in a revival of a project called "Here Today."
Candidates offer philosophies
The candidates to replace ex-Olympia School Board member Rich Nafziger agreed about the importance of civility and reaching consensus on the board but differed in their educational philosophies during a public forum Wednesday night.
Halvorson has raised most out of 4 hopefuls
With six months to go until the Aug. 19 primary elections, former Lacey Mayor Jon Halvorson has raised the most money out of four candidates for the open seat on the Thurston County Commission in District 2.
Boston flies high in win over Seattle
It was back to school night on Wednesday at the TD Banknorth Garden.
Arthur Rhodes returns for pitcher perfect performance
PEORIA, Ariz. - The first pitch made Arthur Rhodes feel like a little kid again. The standing ovation after the third out brought him back to the best days of his career with the Mariners from 2000-03.
Local businesses show off wares at trade show
Florist Randi Borden handed out free daffodils to people in the crowd who walked by her booth Wednesday at the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce's Business Showcase trade show at Saint Martin's University.
Peer into history of devastating floods
CHEHALIS - Flood waters have swallowed farms, homes and businesses many times since pioneers moved to the area, and those turbulent times are the topic of a new exhibit at the Lewis County Historical Museum. |
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