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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday announced he has chosen Jimi Hendrix as Washington’s submission to the U.S. Mint American Innovation $1 Coin Program.
The program, first launched by the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/10/26
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History Talks continue at the Schmidt House in Tumwater, with the next one set to be held at noon Thursday, Nov. 5.
In this history talk, stamp collector Gerry Smith will present a program on …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/30/26
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The Miss Thurston County Scholarship Organization crowned four new titleholders on Sunday, Oct. 25.
Sophina Wheeler, a 17-year-old senior at Olympia High School, is Miss Capital City 2027.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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10/30/26
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“Where is your natural spiritual home? Some places have a way of putting a bad week in perspective. A mountain makes the office politics seem smaller. A familiar stretch of water brings back …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/28/26
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An 11-year-old Yelm boy was recently diagnosed with a terminal and aggressive form of cancer, and his family is now seeking support from the community to assist with medical costs, missed wages and …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/27/26
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When an apartment fire in Tumwater occurred Oct. 15, it left dozens of residents unable to return home. Some of the residents also lost access to essentials like oxygen, insulin and heart medications …
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10/26/26
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On Saturday night, a matchup between Thurston County Sheriff's Office employees and local firefighters — better known as the Fire and Ice charity basketball game — was held at Tumwater High …
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10/26/26
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Local firefighters and Thurston County Sheriff’s Office employees will hit the hardwood on Saturday, Oct. 24, for the fourth annual Fire and Ice charity basketball game at Tumwater High School.
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/21/26
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With rain in the forecast and cooler temperatures, it’s time to find affordable ways to have fun inside.
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10/15/26
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders, accompanied by his executive staff and senior officers, held a town hall at the Yelm Community Center on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
Setting aside the usual …
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By Cindy Teixeira / For Nisqually Valley News
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10/13/26
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Creativity, innovation and community will come together as Lacey MakerSpace opens its doors for the Festival of Sparks, its annual fundraiser, from 1 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10. The event is free …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/5/26
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A vibrant crowd of young nature enthusiasts and families flooded the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, Sept. 26, for the 37th annual Nisqually Watershed Festival, …
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By Candra Burns / For Thurston Chronicle
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10/2/26
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Five years ago, Tenino High School took down its historic wooden sign for refurbishment, and discovered it was damaged beyond repair.
Instead of simply ordering a replacement, the school decided …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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9/30/26
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Wind ripped through the air picking up any ungrounded objects in its path as a storm hit Lewis County on Friday, but Durrell Bell stayed anchored to the ground from the weight of the nearly 6-foot-5 …
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By Otto Rabe / otto@chronline.com
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9/28/26
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Thurston County will undergo tremendous leadership changes this coming year, as the longtime elected heads of four county departments decided to open the door to newcomers rather than run for …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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9/28/26
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History Talks continue at the Schmidt House in Tumwater, with the next one set to be held at noon Thursday, Oct. 1.
It is titled “Lincoln, Civil War and the Pacific Northwest,” and invites …
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/23/26
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Olympia’s longtime independent, volunteer-run news outlet is returning to print.
Works in Progress relaunched its print edition Friday, Sept. 9, after a three-year hiatus from …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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9/21/26
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With construction of Jolene Unsoeld Community Park set to begin this fall, the Olympia community is raising concerns about what the development means to a longstanding berry stand on the property.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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9/18/26
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Timberland Regional Library will host drop-in information sessions about the upcoming levy lid lift throughout its five-county service area in September and October.
Community members are …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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9/4/26
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The public is invited to the POW/MIA Monument on the Washington state Capitol Campus in Olympia at 10 a.m. Sept. 18 for the annual POW/MIA Recognition Event.
The event is aimed at “honoring …
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/4/26
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