The Olympian

Officers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife cited two hunters in the Rainier area Saturday on suspicion of poaching immature elk. Full Story »

OLYMPIA – City planners will officially kick off an exhaustive, two-year effort to update Olympia’s comprehensive plan at an open house Saturday at The Olympia Center, and the public is invited. Full Story »

A repeat offender stalker with a history of mental health issues was charged again with felony stalking last week – this time for repeatedly attempting to contact a female corrections officer whom he claims he fell in love with while incarcerated at the Thurston Coun1/8ty Jail, court papers state. Full Story »

Disappointed labor activists and a few moderate Democrats reacted with anger Monday over U.S. Rep. Brian Baird’s weekend vote against health care reform, and they dropped off letters of protest at his Olympia office. Full Story »

OLYMPIA – It could cost just more than $3 million a year over the next four years for the Olympia School District to make some giant leaps into classroom technology. District officials discussed whether to ask voters to renew its technology levy on the February ballot at its meeting Monday. Full Story »

LACEY – At Aspire Middle School, the district’s first magnet middle school, there are kids dancing in the classroom – but other than that, it’s a lot like North Thurston’s three other middle schools, says its principal, Monica Sweet. Full Story »

The Mason County Parks and Trails Department seeks people to serve on a temporary task force to help the county Parks and Recreation Department develop a business plan. Full Story »

The Center for Urban Waters, a partnership among UW Tacoma, the city of Tacoma and the Puget Sound Partnership, has launched an initiative called the Puget Sound Partnership. Full Story »

Today marks 20 years since a sprawling symbol of fear, distrust and Cold War tension toppled, ushering in an era of both joy and turmoil in newly reunified Germany. Full Story »

OLYMPIA – It takes two hours for Sarvani Eloheimo, 12, to don the colorful costume, apply the makeup and arrange the flowered headdress before she dances the orissa, a classical Indian dance. Full Story »

Certified nonprofit organizations that help the homeless are invited to apply for grant funding from the Washington State Department of Commerce. Full Story »

Stream Team will plant native trees and shrubs along the shoreline of Eaton Creek in Olympia from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday to provide stream shade, reduce flooding and increase food and habitat for wildlife. Full Story »

The following construction projects are expected to affect traffic in the coming week, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation and city of Olympia. Full Story »

The ninth annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner is set for Nov. 15 at the Saint Martin’s University Marcus Pavilion, 5300 Pacific Ave., Lacey. Full Story »

TUMWATER – Add plastic foam products such as cups, plates and food take-out trays to the list of items that can be recycled in South Sound. Full Story »

The Olympia Science Cafe is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1530 Black Lake Blvd. S.W., Olympia. Full Story »

OLYMPIA – Olympia police officer Amy King spends just about every school day at Olympia High School. Full Story »

The Elma City Council still is dragging its feet on whether a drug-sniffing dog will be worth the cost, according to The Daily World of Aberdeen. Full Story »

The India South Sound Association’s annual Diwali celebration is set for noon to 6 p.m. today at the Thurston County Fairgrounds, 3054 Carpenter Road. Full Story »

Gov. Chris Gregoire has directed that flags at all state agency buildings be lowered to half-staff Monday in memory of U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Michael P. Montgomery of Redmond. Montgomery was killed last week in Afghanistan when the helicopter he was in crashed. Full Story »

A second planning workshop for Lake Sylvia and Schafer state parks is set for 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 19 at Montesano City Hall, 112 N Main St., according to the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Full Story »

OLYMPIA – San Francisco Street Bakery co-owner Gene Otto says that without health care reform, he’s not sure how much longer he will be able to pay his employee health insurance premiums. Full Story »

The Thurston County food bank will be closed Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day. Full Story »

Sections of the North Cascades Highway and Highway 410 will be temporarily closed because of heavy snow. Full Story »

The following was compiled from various historical sources, including the Nov. 11, 1858, edition of the Pioneer & Democrat newspaper. Full Story »