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The Washington state Department of Commerce this week announced $16.8 million in clean energy grants to support 22 projects in 17 tribal communities across Washington.
The awards will also fund …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/13/26
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Washington state Reps. Hunter Abell, R-Inchelium, and Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, say legislation passed this week following a historic 24-hour floor debate to create a Washington state income tax …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/13/26
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Two Yelm-area men were hospitalized following a crash near Mineral Thursday that could result in vehicular assault and DUI charges, according to a release from the Washington State Patrol.
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/13/26
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Democratic state senators in Washington pushed a state income tax across the legislative finish line Wednesday after Republicans’ last-ditch attempt to derail it failed.
On a 27-21 vote, …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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3/12/26
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The day after majority party Democrats in the Washington state House of Representatives passed, after a 24-hour debate, a tax on annual personal income exceeding $1 million, business organizations …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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3/11/26
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Democrats in the Washington Legislature released a budget deal Wednesday balanced with one-time maneuvers, siphoning of rainy day reserves and slashing of child care funding.
“There will be a …
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By Jerry Cornfield and Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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3/11/26
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Tax legislation Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Wednesday targets the last coal-fired power plant in the Pacific Northwest.
But if the coal tax and a related climate pollution fee work as …
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By Tom Banse / The Washington State Standard
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3/11/26
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By the Thurston Chronicle staff
March 31, 2026, is now International Transgender Day of Visibility in Thurston County, the county Board of Health proclaimed Tuesday.
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3/11/26
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The Tumwater Police Guild formally endorsed incumbent Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders Wednesday for re-election.
The guild, which represents members of the Tumwater Police …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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3/11/26
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Olympia Indivisible and Evergreen Resistance, along with coalition partners, have invited the public to attend a third “No Kings” protest at the state Capitol on March 28.
“No Thrones, No …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/11/26
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Democrat candidate for Thurston County sheriff Kevin Burton-Crow says that, despite his opponent’s claims, a proposed state law on increased standards for elected sheriffs would not impact his …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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3/11/26
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Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers this week confirmed razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks beaches from March 17 …
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3/11/26
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Beginning July 8, the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will no longer provide hunting and fishing licenses or other license products on waterproof, tear-resistant license paper …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/11/26
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While the Tenino City Council approved its 2026 annual budget at the end of last year, Tenino Mayor Dave Watterson announced amendments are already being considered during a council meeting work …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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3/11/26
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Yelm-based Toro World Club (TWC) had a successful showing inside of the Tacoma Dome on Sunday, Feb. 22, in the WSWA Folkstyle State Championships, as the program placed 39th out of 144 total teams. …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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3/11/26
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One Net Yelm, whose mission as an organization is to provide support to worthy causes in the greater Yelm region, hosted a pancake feed fundraiser to support Yelm Senior Center on Saturday, March 7, …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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3/11/26
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Saturday, March 28 7th annual fishing tournament The seventh annual Nisqually Valley Trout Fishing Tournament is set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 at Lake Lawrence. Trophies will be …
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3/11/26
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As Dancing Needles Tattoo continues to cement itself as a community pillar in Yelm and surrounding cities by supporting non-profit organizations, Youth Athletics Recreation Development (YARD) is next …
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By Jacob Dimond / Nisqually Valley News
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3/11/26
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders is calling on Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto a bill that, among other changes, would allow for the removal of elected sheriffs who are decertified by …
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Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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3/11/26
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For the third time in school history, the Fort Stevens Elementary choir will head to King County and into the Emerald City to perform The Star-Spangled Banner, the national anthem of the United …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmmonline.com
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3/11/26
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