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The Tumwater Artesian Brewfest, brought to the community by Tumwater Parks & Recreation, the Tumwater Downtown Association and numerous sponsors, is returning for its 13th year.
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/13/26
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Neighbors across the region will soon see a boost in local connection, storytelling and civic participation, thanks to $60,100 in Project Connect: Civic Life & Belonging Grants awarded to 21 …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/13/26
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A driver was issued a criminal citation after striking a motorcyclist on state Route 507 in Thurston County on Friday.
The motorcyclist, identified by the Washington State Patrol as …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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7/10/26
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Two people in south Thurston County were injured by fireworks in separate incidents during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, South Thurston Fire & EMS confirmed Monday.
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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7/10/26
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Thurston County has published the “Journey to Health Equity: Health Disparities within Thurston County 2026 Report,” a comprehensive examination of the health inequities facing local communities.
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/10/26
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Washington drivers will soon have a new way to show their support for Mount St. Helens through a specialty license plate launching Aug. 19.
The Mount St. Helens Institute created the plate in …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/10/26
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Voices in Olympia joined others around the nation at 3 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on Wednesday, July 8, for a simultaneous reading of the Declaration of Independence.
The America 250 civic event …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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7/10/26
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An apple carved from Tenino stone. A photo of the Nisqually Glacier on Mount Rainier. A commemorative FIFA World Cup ORCA card. And a snapshot of a smiling Jay Inslee in a boat.
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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7/8/26
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Beginning Wednesday, July 8, the High Rock Lookout and surrounding area will be closed to the public during the continued reconstruction and renovation of the High Rock Lookout in the Cowlitz Valley …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/8/26
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The victim of an apparent homicide in the Olympia area on July 3 has been identified as David Poplack, 49, of Olympia.
The Thurston County Coroner’s Office conducted an autopsy on …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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7/8/26
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Federal authorities on Tuesday threatened Washington state election officials with criminal prosecution if they fail to prevent noncitizens from voting in this year’s federal elections.
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By Jerry Cornfield and Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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7/7/26
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Thursday, July 9 Eye of the Storm Scramble Join the Yelm High School Football Committee in raising money for the Tornados football team this season as the organization will host the Eye of the Storm …
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7/7/26
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During the “superintendent report” portion of the Yelm Community Schools Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, June 25, Chris Woods, YCS superintendent, highlighted the potential for running a …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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7/7/26
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During a Yelm Community Schools Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, June 25, community member E. Wyatt Mendel took to the podium during the community comments portion of the meeting to issue a …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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7/7/26
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As more citizens continue to file for public records requests in local and state jurisdictions, Chris Woods, Yelm Community Schools superintendent, highlighted the district’s “meticulous” …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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7/7/26
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With the Yelm Community Schools Board of Directors set to vote on Policy 5310 later this summer — which determines salaries for certificated administrators, classified administrators and …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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7/7/26
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In a move that will save the district over $15,000, Yelm Community Schools Superintendent Chris Woods announced that Yelm High School’s graduation in 2027 will not take place inside of the Tacoma …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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7/7/26
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Yelm Community Schools and Yelm High School have received some needed financial support and relief for the upcoming 2026-27 athletic season, as Foundry10, a philanthropic education research …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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7/7/26
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Thurston County Commissioners will host a public hearing on Wednesday, Aug. 5, to accept comments on the county’s temporary halt on permitting new correctional and detention facilities in Thurston …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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7/7/26
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The Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is inviting new applicants to join the almost 1,000 certified Master Hunters across the state, a news release announced.
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/6/26
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