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In a move opposed by hundreds of community members, the Timberland Regional Library (TRL) Board of Trustees on Wednesday authorized library administration to lay off staff in response to a …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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2/26/26
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Washington state House Majority Leader Joe Fitzgibbon acknowledged he was intoxicated during a Wednesday night committee hearing on budget legislation.
The Seattle Democrat admitted to drinking …
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By Aspen Ford / The Washington State Standard
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2/26/26
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Second Hand Rose Antiques and Collectables in the Olympia area suffered significant damage in a fire that broke out early Monday morning.
The cause of the fire is under …
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By Emily Fitzgerald /
emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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2/26/26
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Friday, Feb. 27 Second annual YHS benefit choir concert Yelm High School (YHS) performing arts booster club will host the second annual benefit choir concert from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, …
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2/24/26
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One of the City of Yelm’s most historic individuals, Faye Fuller, is one step closer to being honored by serving as the namesake for the city’s activated alleyway project — known as Fuller …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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2/24/26
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By the community. For the community. For the last 14 weeks, Yelm Lions Club has exemplified that statement by welcoming community members of all walks of life into the Carlson Club each Sunday for a …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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2/24/26
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For the 31st time in organization history, Yelm Dollars for Scholars (YDFS) will host its annual dinner and auction event from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, at the Lake Lawrence Community Club. …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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2/24/26
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For the fourth year in a row, the Thurston County Auditor’s Vehicle Licensing Office has passed its audit from the state Department of Licensing with no findings, showing zero errors or violations …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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2/24/26
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Thurston County has received $593,299.08 in grant funding for local planning projects that support salmon recovery.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, through the Washington state …
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By Emily Fitzgerald /
emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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2/24/26
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A free annual community-wide celebration of the life and legacy of Billy Frank Jr. will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4.
The celebration will include displays, activities, and …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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2/23/26
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A Saturday night traffic stop for a minor violation led to a pursuit through Thurston and Pierce counties, culminating with the capture of two subjects with outstanding warrants.
The …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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2/23/26
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Friday confirmed razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks beaches from Feb. 26 …
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2/23/26
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The Southwest Washington Grazing School will hold its third four-day intensive grazing course in Tenino this spring to teach locals about grazing techniques and pasture management.
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/23/26
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A Washington lawmaker, trade and business group are reacting to Friday’s ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court against President Trump’s tariffs.
In an historic 6-3 decision today, the high …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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2/20/26
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The Washington state Auditor’s Office recently revealed it could not conduct full audits for fiscal years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 because the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/20/26
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Following are members of the Rainier Middle School Honor Roll.
The list was provided by the Rainier School District.
Principal’s List 4.0 GPA:
Eighth grade: Jaycee Barlow, Reagan R. …
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2/20/26
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Twenty-five years ago this month, the magnitude 6.8 Nisqually earthquake hit the Puget Sound area, rocking the ground for 40 seconds or more and causing several billion dollars in damage.
As the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/20/26
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Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) on Thursday extended its hazardous weather advisory through Friday, Feb. 20, due to continued below-freezing nighttime temperatures in the …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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2/19/26
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A 17-year-old male accused of shooting at another male at a Tumwater bus stop Wednesday morning has been arrested for first-degree assault.
No injuries were reported as a result of the …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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2/19/26
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday proclaimed February as African American Heritage Month.
The proclamation acknowledged the history of Black people in America and the …
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By Emily Fitzgerald
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2/18/26
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