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U.S. Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, and Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, recently introduced the One Front Door for Elder Fraud Act, a piece of legislation designed to streamline the reporting …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/21/26
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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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The Washington Policy Center and Buckeye Institute recently released a report showing, among other findings, 18,000 fewer jobs in Washington state if the state’s new income tax is allowed to …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/21/26
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Thurston County Public Health and Social Services is reporting a toxic algae bloom in Pattison Lake, according to a news release.
Lab results from a sample taken from Pattison Lake on Oct. 16 …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/21/26
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The deadline to pay 2026 second half property taxes is Oct. 31, a news release from the Thurston County Auditor’s Office stated.
Because Oct. 31 falls on a Saturday this year, taxpayers have …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/21/26
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As fall and winter approach, Thurston County Emergency Management is reminding residents that now is the time to prepare for flooding and understand their household's risk.
Flooding is one of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/21/26
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As the City of Yelm continues to prepare its 2027-2028 biennial budget for council approval, Stephanie Nanavich, Yelm Finance Director, presented a high-level budget overview of the accomplishments …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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10/21/26
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Thursday, Oct. 22 City of Yelm Haunted Market The City of Yelm is diving into the spirit of Halloween with its second annual Haunted Market, which is set for 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22. …
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10/21/26
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Thurston County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) is reporting a toxic algae bloom in Pattison Lake. Lab results from a sample taken from Pattison Lake on 10/16/2026 detected Microcystin …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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10/21/26
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The annual Crossroads Pumpkin Patch has returned for its 15th year, inviting families to enjoy fall activities, pick out seasonal decorations and support local students pursuing higher education. The …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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10/21/26
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During a Yelm City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13, councilors unanimously approved a development agreement with Yelm MPC LLC to establish a long-term framework for the creation of the city’s …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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10/21/26
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During a Yelm City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13, councilors unanimously approved six award recipient recommendations from Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) funding in 2027, totalling …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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10/21/26
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Candidates in Washington state’s most closely watched congressional race have spent more than $10 million entering the final weeks of the campaign.
Meanwhile, outside forces are shelling out …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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10/21/26
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A historic Hoquiam football landmark received national recognition on Friday, Oct. 16, as the city proclaimed Olympic Stadium as the “birthplace of the football revolution and the spread offense. …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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10/21/26
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During a Yelm City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13, the Yelm City Council, excluding councilor Tracey Wood, who abstained from his decision, voted 6-0 in favor of a resolution that expresses …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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10/21/26
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The lifelong benefits of playing sports were explored at a forum for girls held at Yelm High School (YHS) on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Moderated by YHS Career and Technical Education (CTE) Director Teri …
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Cindy Teixeira / For Nisqually Valley News
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10/21/26
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders announced on Facebook on Monday, Oct. 19, that the suspect wanted in connection to the death of a five-year-old child last year has been arrested in Yelm after a …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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10/21/26
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Former Washington state Representative, and current Port of Tacoma Position No. 4 Commissioner, JT Wilcox voiced his support toward the upcoming Yelm Community Schools (YCS) levy measure — which …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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10/21/26
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Dozens of Thurston County residents returned their ballots to a county drop box Saturday morning as part of an organized effort to encourage early voting in the Nov. 3 midterm election.
Olympia …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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10/19/26
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As fall and winter approach, Thurston County Emergency Management is reminding residents that now is the time to prepare for flooding and understand their household's risk.
Flooding is one of …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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10/19/26
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