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Scenes from the City of Tumwater's 38th Annual Independence Day Parade, held in downtown Tumwater on July 4, 2026.
Photos by Ridley Hudson.
The 2026 Parade Award Winners …
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7/6/26
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The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the apparent homicide of a 49-year-old Olympia man on Friday, July 3.
A suspect, a 29-year-old Olympia man, died following a medical …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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7/4/26
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The Association of Washington Business (AWB) has announced a new round of endorsements for candidates running for the state Legislature.
The AWB board of directors voted to endorse candidates in …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/3/26
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As of June 16, the Washington Digital Newspapers program has officially gathered more than a million pages from historic local newspapers in its online collection.
To access the program …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/3/26
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Thurston County has approved a temporary ban on residential yard waste burning and all land clearing burns in unincorporated areas of Thurston County.
The ban begins Wednesday, July 8 and …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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7/3/26
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Backers of an initiative that aims to repeal Washington’s new income tax of 9.9% on income over $1 million turned in 511,408 signatures Thursday to the Secretary of State’s office in …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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7/3/26
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A man arrested in 2023 for murdering a couple in their Thurston County home was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without parole.
A jury convicted Timothy Burke, 47, last month of two …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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7/2/26
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TUMWATER – Opponents of Washington’s new income tax on high earners turned in more than 500,000 signatures Thursday for an initiative to repeal the levy, nearly double the amount needed to secure …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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7/2/26
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The staff break room of Wolf Haven International’s Tenino sanctuary was standing-room-only on Tuesday, June 30, as dedicated wildlife advocates glued their attention to the room’s TV screen.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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7/1/26
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Starting Monday night, July 6, contractor crews working for the Washington state Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will remove and replace nearly 7 miles of worn asphalt in both directions of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/1/26
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State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, will put on yet another hat as the new chairman of the Cascade Political Action Committee (PAC).
Former chairman of the Washington state PAC and former …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/1/26
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The Washington Department of Ecology has proposed a contingency plan for the state’s vehicle emissions standards, which have been challenged at the federal level.
The plan is being considered …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/1/26
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Each year, the Washington state Department of Ecology supports communities by funding clean water projects through the Water Quality Combined Funding Program.
This year, Ecology is investing …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/1/26
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Three area nonprofits were announced as recipients of a record investment for creative youth development programs in Washington.
Mi Chiantla, The Bridge Music Project and UTOPIA Washington …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/1/26
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Seven projects in five mostly rural counties, including Thurston County and one tribal community, will receive a total of $13,804,000 to help build, repair and upgrade systems that capture methane …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/1/26
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Gov. Bob Ferguson has appointed Kelly Wood to replace retiring Thurston County Superior Court Judge Carol Murphy ...
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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7/1/26
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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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6/30/26
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One of Yelm’s newest businesses, Complete Hearing and Balance, celebrated a new beginning and its grand opening through a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 23, at its fourth location in the …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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6/30/26
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While Rachel Grant typically serves on the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners, she also immerses herself towards serving the Yelm community, which she calls home, and recently, Grant, …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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6/30/26
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