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The Washington state Legislature has earmarked $500,000 in funding for Thurston County’s Regional Justice Center project, marking a key win in the Board of County Commissioners’ commitment to …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/1/26
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This past week, Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 6162, concluding two years of advocacy by Thurston County Assessor Steven Drew, who serves as a legislative chair for the State Association of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/1/26
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Spring is arriving in the Northwest, and with it comes Washington’s deadline to remove studded tires.
Drivers were required to remove studded tires by the end of the day on March 31 or risk a …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/1/26
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Yelm City Councilors approved Resolution No. 666 with a vote of 6-1 during a meeting on Tuesday, March 24, to establish guidelines to the city’s credit card policy and utility billing policy. …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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3/31/26
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During a Yelm Community Schools (YCS) Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, March 24, several district office employees provided an update on the work being done by the strategic planning …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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3/31/26
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Yelm Community Schools (YCS) Superintendent Chris Woods had a busy evening on Thursday, March 26, during a YCS Board of Directors meeting, as he announced two principal job openings in the district …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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3/31/26
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Saturday, April 4 Yelm Eagles Easter egg hunt The Yelm Eagles Club will host an Easter egg hunt for kids at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, at 11609 Koeppen Rd, SE, in Yelm. Age groups set for the …
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3/31/26
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Community member Kay Anderson, discussing struggles amidst levy failures during a community comments portion of a Yelm Community Schools (YCS) Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, March 26, called …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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3/31/26
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Several Yelm Community Schools staff members were honored with excellence awards in their respective departments during a YCS Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, March 26. Specifically, field …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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3/31/26
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The Yelm City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 24, was filled with updates during the committee reports portion of the gathering, where it was announced that Yelm’s city clerk was selected to …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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3/31/26
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Though it’s been nearly five months since Rainier brothers Alexander Borgen, 16, and Deven Borgen, 17, were shot and killed in Lacey, the memory of the two teenagers strongly lives on as Orion …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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3/31/26
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All five Yelm Community Schools (YCS) Board of Directors voted in favor of moving forward with a reduced education plan to identify positions to cut during a meeting on Thursday, March 26, at the YCS …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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3/31/26
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Tenino Mayor Dave Watterson, along with Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders and Thurston County Commissioner Wayne Fournier, spent Saturday morning fielding questions concerning the apparent …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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3/30/26
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Washington Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday signed historic legislation creating an income tax, saying it is a critical step toward making the state’s system of taxation less regressive.
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3/30/26
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A Graham man died after he crashed his motorcycle into a can making a U-turn on state Route 7 in Pierce County last week.
The man has been identified by the Washington State Patrol as …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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3/30/26
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Thousands of people gathered at the Washington state capitol on Saturday for the “No Kings” protest, a nationwide demonstration against President Donald Trump.
Saturday marked the third wave …
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By Aspen Ford / The Washington State Standard
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3/30/26
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Thursday confirmed razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks beaches from April 1 …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/27/26
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The race for Thurston County sheriff has officially started after the first known challenger to the incumbent, Sheriff Derek Sanders, marked the official start of his 2026 campaign this week.
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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3/27/26
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Residents of Washington’s 20th Legislative District have an upcoming opportunity to engage with their lawmakers.
State Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, and Reps. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, and Peter …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/27/26
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The third “Absolutely Free Sharing Market” will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 2, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at the Thurston County Fairgrounds.
This community event …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/27/26
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