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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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As Labor Day weekend approaches, the Washington state Department of Transportation (WSDOT) urges travelers to plan ahead, stay alert and give themselves extra time to get to their destinations.
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/2/26
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September marks the beginning of new hunting seasons across Washington, including early archery opening for deer and elk. As hunters across the state gear up for big game, waterfowl, and upland bird …
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/2/26
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Thurston County Auditor Mary Hall is the recipient of the Election Center’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Thurston County announced Tuesday.
Also known as the National Association for Election …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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9/2/26
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Brandon Alderman, a military veteran living in Thurston County who now works as a paramedic, was involved in a motorcycle crash on Aug. 24, breaking two of his lower vertebrae, his tailbone and …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/28/26
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The High Rock Lookout and a surrounding 150‑foot area will remain closed to the public as reconstruction work enters its final stages, a news release from the U.S. Forest Service announced …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/28/26
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Timberland Regional Library (TRL) is partnering with Laufey, the two-time Grammy Award-winning artist, New York Times bestselling author of the children’s book “Mei Mei The Bunny” and …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/26/26
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Tenino’s Keith Phillips was recently notified he will be the recipient of a 2026 State Historic Preservation Officer’s Career Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to the craft of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/21/26
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Since becoming interim executive director in May 2026, Andrea Heisel has focused on strengthening Timberland Regional Library’s [TRL] financial future, increasing transparency, and ensuring the …
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By The Daily World
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8/13/26
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The application period for 2026-2027 Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteer Training program is open now through 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17.
In addition, the application period for the 2026-2027 …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/12/26
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Thurston County recently announced that its natural resources program manager, Bryan Benjamin, received the WaterNow Alliance’s 2026 Emerging Leader Award.
The honor recognizes water …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/10/26
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The Mineral Lake Lions Club is inviting the community to enjoy two evenings of live music this August at the Mineral Lake Lions Den Campground.
Featuring local talent, a lakeside setting and …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/3/26
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