|
Washington state House Republicans announced in a news release last week they will issue a “House Republican Press Pass” to any journalist, regardless of political affiliation or ideology, who is …
more
By The Chronicle staff
|
2/16/26
|
|
The Nisqually Indian Tribe has awarded over $1.3 million in operational funding to more than 160 local agencies and organizations as part of its 2025 Charitable and Local Government Program, a news …
more
By Thurston Chronicle staff
|
2/16/26
|
|
Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders is praising a deputy for his tact during an interaction with a community member outside Seven Oaks Elementary School on Thursday.
The video shows a …
more
By Thurston Chronicle staff
|
2/13/26
|
|
The Thurston County community gathered in Olympia on Wednesday to celebrate three leaders who have made significant impacts in the community: TVW, the Squaxin Island Tribe and Sensory Tool House LLC …
more
By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
|
2/13/26
|
|
Following are members of Tenino High School’s First Semester Honor Roll.
Students who achieved a GPA between 3.0 and 4.0 are listed.
Lists were provided by the Tenino School District.
…
more
By The Chronicle staff
|
2/13/26
|
|
The Washington House of Representatives on Thursday approved a new coal tax that targets a single company.
It’s meant to thwart a surprise move by the Trump administration to keep the …
more
By Tom Banse / The Washington State Standard
|
2/13/26
|
|
Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Tuesday confirmed razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks beaches from Feb. 14 …
more
By The Chronicle staff
|
2/11/26
|
|
Following the conclusion of Yelm Middle School’s first semester, the local school has honored numerous students displaying academic excellence through their grades. Lists were provided to the …
more
By Nisqually Valley News staff
|
2/10/26
|
|
Ridgeline Middle School recently honored its students displaying academic excellence in he school’s first semester. Lists were submitted by the school to the NVN. 6th grade 4.0 GPA Avery Armstrong; …
more
By Nisqually Valley News staff
|
2/10/26
|
|
Thursday, Feb. 12 Worthy Coffee Co. Galentines Party Worthy Coffee Co., located 9111 346th St. S. in Roy, will host its Galentines Party from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, inside the coffee shop. …
more
2/10/26
|
|
Author and poet Shirley Grier, who grew up in the Nisqually Valley and spent her early years in Yelm, is sharing her reflections on small-town life through her poetry books: “Uncaged” and “Dust …
more
By Nisqually Valley News staff
|
2/10/26
|
|
While around 100 people filled Tumwater City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 3, for the city council’s regular meeting, mostly to speak on a proposed city urban growth area land swap during public comment, …
more
Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
|
2/10/26
|
|
Would you be surprised to learn that in 2024, over 3.3 million people visited Thurston County — resulting in over $570 million in direct visitor spending? During a Yelm City Council study session …
more
Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
|
2/10/26
|
|
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, WA-10, announced on Thursday, Feb. 5, that 12 jurisdictions throughout the South Puget Sound will receive federal funding for projects that support agricultural …
more
Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
|
2/10/26
|
|
Four former local WIAA football stars — Cooper Kupp, AC Davis High School in Yakima; Abraham Lucas, Archbishop Murphy High School in Everett; Efton Chism III, Monroe High School in Monroe; and Jack …
more
Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
|
2/10/26
|
|
Cody Colt, City of Yelm public services director, and Brad Chatwood, City of Yelm projects and programs manager, made it clear during a Yelm City Council study session meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3, …
more
Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
|
2/10/26
|
|
After discussion and disagreement regarding the method that Yelm City Council used for the appointment process of mayor pro tem last month, councilors used some time during a study session meeting on …
more
Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
|
2/10/26
|
|
In one of Standing Room Only (SRO) Theater’s final rehearsals for “Odd Couple: Female Version” on Friday, Feb. 6, cast members for the performance gave the Nisqually Valley News an exclusive …
more
Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
|
2/10/26
|
|
Thurston County mailed 2026 property tax notices to local taxpayers on Monday, Feb. 9.
In total, the county assessed $652,290,192 in property taxes between all jurisdictions this year.
…
more
By Thurston Chronicle staff
|
2/9/26
|
|
U.S. Sens. Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray, both Democrats from Washington state, last week joined Senate colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Chief Tom Schultz pressing for …
more
By The Chronicle staff
|
2/9/26
|
