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Union members at Pacific Northwest newspapers owned by McClatchy Media — including The Olympian — are raising the alarm about the company’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) in …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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12/11/25
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TransAlta has announced it will “perform coal-to-gas conversion on its Centralia Unit 2 facility in Washington state, with a planned contracted capacity of 700 MW.”
The news comes as …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/9/25
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One of Yelm’s most popular restaurants, Red Lantern Asian Fusion, celebrated a milestone accomplishment on Monday, Dec. 1, as the business hosted a soft opening at its second official location. …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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12/2/25
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Starting Jan. 1, 2026, a scheduled 4-cent increase in the price for plastic film carryout bags at Washington restaurants and retailers will take effect and raise their minimum cost to 12 cents per …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/19/25
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The Thurston Economic Development Council — in partnership with Greater Grays Harbor Inc., the Economic Alliance of Lewis County, Mason County EDC and Pacific County EDC — has announced …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/17/25
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O Bee Credit Union has announced it is donating $10,000 to local food banks to support neighbors in need.
This contribution aims to help bridge the gap caused by recent delays in …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/17/25
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Washington employers say business climate is getting worse
By The Chronicle staff
A new survey of Washington employers shows that recent tax increases are hitting more than three quarters …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/14/25
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Thurston County’s Rutledge Family Farm has been holding Halloween events for 25 years, and it won’t be slowing down this year.
The farm has a haunted maze, pumpkin patch and many …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/17/25
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The Hallett, Conklin, Whitworth, Horning Team of Edward Jones held their ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 14, to celebrate the opening of their new office located at 149 S. Frost St. in …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/17/25
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Members of the Tenino community had the opportunity to experience the taste of Southwest Washington during the grand opening of Colvin Ranch Provisions Friday afternoon at the Tenino Agriculture and …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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9/22/25
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Tickets are live for one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier holiday adventures: “Christmas with the Clauses.”
“Christmas with the Clauses” is a cozy, homegrown …
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/1/25
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In-N-Out Burger has announced its first Evergreen State location will open its doors on Wednesday, Aug. 20, in Ridgefield.
The location will be In-N-Out Burger’s first in Washington state. …
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By Cade Barker / For The Chronicle
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8/18/25
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Back at the end of April, the Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad’s wooden trestle bridge located between Mineral and Morton burned down in a fire that was believed to have been deliberately started.
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/14/25
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About 10 years ago, Wayne Fournier, Michael Cade and Aslan Meade had nothing but a napkin and a dream.
The trio met at the Sandstone Cafe & Quarry Bar in Tenino and discussed the future of …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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5/30/25
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Olympia Artesian Vodka is far from a typical vodka, according to a news release from Olympia Distilling Co.
It’s a smooth, refined spirit with a story that stretches back more than a …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/21/25
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Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad is still reeling from the fire that destroyed its 28-span wooden trestle bridge between Mineral and Morton on April 30, but the railroad hasn’t lost any steam.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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5/16/25
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The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has announced the award of $14,000 in literacy grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools.
The funds are a part of a donation of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/12/25
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Songbird Haven Farm, a King County incubator farm, will expand to include the Chehalis Farmers Market in June and the Southwest Washington Food Hub for its seventh season of farming.
Songbird …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/7/25
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This Mother’s Day, Olympia Distilling Co. is honoring Kelsey Buchanan, a young wife and mother of three, and the guiding light behind Olympia Distilling Co.’s most personal creation: …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/7/25
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Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson will be the keynote speaker for the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce’s 120th annual meeting on Wednesday, May 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/14/25
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