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The Washington attorney general and Democratic leaders plotted how to overturn a nearly century-old decision that banned income taxes in the state, writing they want to force the state Supreme Court …
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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4/20/26
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King County Elections and the Washington Secretary of State say they have no record of a private citizen making contact with their offices after finding a large box of ballots recently near a …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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4/17/26
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While there wasn’t much on the agenda aside from approval of amending an ordinance to include the full legal name of a fire district, members of the Bucoda Town Council still convened for their …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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4/17/26
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An eastern Washington judge declined Thursday to rule on the future of a state law that could potentially force sheriffs out of office if they don’t meet new standards.
Lincoln County Superior …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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4/17/26
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The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has announced it is getting an early start on next month’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness campaign. WSP wants to remind all road users that motorcycles are not only a …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/17/26
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Members of the Rainier City Council met on Tuesday, April 14, and approved a contract renewal for law enforcement services with the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO).
This contract …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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4/17/26
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An early fundraising leader has emerged from the crowd of candidates battling to succeed retiring Republican Congressman Dan Newhouse in central Washington.
Republican Amanda McKinney, a Yakima …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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4/17/26
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An eastern Washington judge declined Thursday to rule on the future of a state law that could potentially force sheriffs out of office if they don’t meet new standards.
Lincoln County Superior …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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4/16/26
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The Timberland Regional Library (TRL) has agreed to rescind over 80% of the involuntary layoffs that were set to go into effect May 15, the library workers union announced Wednesday night.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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4/16/26
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Anglers in Washington can expect similar recreational salmon fisheries in 2026-2027 compared to last season, with additional opportunities and some Puget Sound summer Chinook seasons shorter in …
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4/15/26
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The Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has released the latest big game hunting season and regulation information.
The 2026 Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations pamphlet …
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4/15/26
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Anglers across Washington can look forward to the beginning of lowland lake fishing and the annual Trout Derby kickoff on April 25, when hundreds of lakes statewide open for the season. This year, …
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4/15/26
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The Tenino Police Department’s future remains uncertain after the Tuesday, April 14, Tenino City Council meeting.
While Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders and Tenino Mayor Dave Watterson …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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4/15/26
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Recommitting to environmental stewardship, the City of Lacey issued proclamations on Tuesday recognizing April as Arbor Month and April 22 as Earth Day. The two proclamations recognize the city’s …
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Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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4/14/26
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Saturday, April 18 Raise for Rowyn auction and gala Local non-profit organization Raise for Rowyn will host an auction and gala event at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at the Great Wolf Lodge — …
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4/14/26
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The American Forest Resource Council (AFRC) recently announced the availability of a new public online tool, the “Community Impact Calculator,” providing Washington communities and trust …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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4/14/26
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Homes First, a Thurston County nonprofit dedicated to addressing homelessness through affordable housing, will hold its 10th Annual Real Community Heroes Awards & Celebration on Friday, May 1. …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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4/14/26
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During a Yelm City Council study session on Tuesday, April 7, Kathy Linnemeyer, Yelm city clerk, and Line Roy, Yelm communications and recreations coordinator, highlighted several changes coming to …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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4/14/26
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The Hermetic Flight, a Nisqually Valley region-based project that combines aerial arts, energy healing and intuitive work, tarot reading practice, visual storytelling and creative direction, will …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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4/14/26
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One week before Yelm City Council voted to approve the allocation of individual funds to four different local entities during a Yelm City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 14, Kathy Linnemeyer, Yelm …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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4/14/26
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