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Over 7,500 fingerling rainbow trout were lost when a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife truck overturned while delivering fish to Offut Lake in Thurston County. The driver suffered minor injuries, but WDFW successfully delivered 2,000 trout later that day and plans to replace the lost fish.
A Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife truck overturned on its way to Offut Lake, resulting in the loss of over 7,500 fingerling rainbow trout. Although this incident delayed the stocking project for Black Friday, the department successfully delivered 2,000 fish later and plans to replace the lost stock.
Mayor Dontae Payne thanked Olympia residents for their participation in the recent election and reaffirmed the city council's commitment to local values, emphasizing the importance of civic engagement.
La Gitana Pizzerias in Yelm and Olympia are celebrating their 13th and 14th anniversaries with a three-day pizza party offering 50% off large pizzas from December 2-4, 2024. The event aims to thank the community for their support, featuring live jazz music in Olympia during the celebration. La Gitana, awarded the Gold Medal for Best Pizza in South Sound 2024, is known for its award-winning wood-fired pizzas made with organic ingredients.
U.S. Senator Patty Murray is encouraging students to complete the newly simplified FAFSA form, which has reduced its questions from 103 to just 18-20. This change aims to make the application process quicker and more accessible, ultimately increasing financial aid eligibility for students in Washington state.
Golden Hour Exotic Tea has opened as Olympia's third Kava bar, offering a unique, non-alcoholic social space for locals. Owner Chadd Cate aims to create a community gathering place that serves health-focused drinks, including organic teas and Irish sea moss, while facilitating connections among patrons.
An Arctic fox rescued in Oregon is set to find a new home at Ochsner Park Zoo in Wisconsin. The fox, known for its striking snowy white fur, will be cared for by veterinarians at the Oregon Zoo until its relocation on November 14, 2024.
Shasti Conrad, chair of the Washington State Democratic Party, is running for a vice-chair position on the Democratic National Committee, aiming to share her state's successful political strategies following a strong performance in the 2024 elections. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity and clear messaging to enhance the Democratic Party's future success.
Nick Brown has won the November 2024 election for Washington's attorney general, defeating Republican candidate Pete Serrano. Brown, a former U.S. attorney and general counsel for Governor Jay Inslee, will succeed Bob Ferguson in this pivotal role.
Washington's race for Superintendent of Public Instruction is heating up as candidates Chris Reykdal and David Olson campaign extensively across the state to address critical education issues, focusing on budget shortfalls and school closures.