Tieton News

New charges are emerging against a former Tieton councilwoman. Staci Fordahl was once accused of stealing money from local schools.

Five or six years ago, the Tieton bighorn herd included nearly 200 sheep. Now it has fewer than 10 - the same ones drivers occasionally see licking U.S. Highway 12 rumble strips for what's left of last winter's salt-based de-icer. Soon enough, those few remaining bighorns will be gone.

Five or six years ago, the Tieton bighorn herd included nearly 200 sheep. Now it has fewer than 10 - the same ones drivers occasionally see licking U.S. Highway 12 rumble strips for what's left of last winter's salt-based de-icer. Soon enough, those few remaining bighorns will be gone.

Allowing lighted nocks for bowhunting was among 17 measures adopted for the 2013 hunting seasons during the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting last week in Olympia.

La Trappe Tasting: 6-9 p.m. tonight, Bazi Bierbrasserie, 1522 S.E. 32nd Ave.;$12 taster tray includes 5 oz pours of La Trappe Isid'or, Dubbel, Tripel and Quad If you're attending the Cheers to Belgian Beers festival this weekend, think of this as a bit of homework --- your opportunity to taste and learn about Belgian styles before the festival.