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The man accused of shooting at two Thurston County Sheriff’s Office deputies during a seven-hour standoff in Rainier last week has been released from jail.
Jon William Day, 65, of …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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9/9/26
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Members of the Rainier City Council convened on Tuesday, Sept. 8, for their regular monthly meeting inside Rainier City Hall.
During the meeting, Rainier City Councilor Tom Arnbrister read a …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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9/9/26
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Thurston County anticipates needing to make $5.5 million in spending cuts for 2027, the county announced Friday.
The cuts are in addition to the $9.84 million in budget cuts the county …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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9/4/26
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Timberland Regional Library will host drop-in information sessions about the upcoming levy lid lift throughout its five-county service area in September and October.
Community members are …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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9/4/26
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The public is invited to the POW/MIA Monument on the Washington state Capitol Campus in Olympia at 10 a.m. Sept. 18 for the annual POW/MIA Recognition Event.
The event is aimed at “honoring …
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/4/26
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A narcotics dealer living in Kent who was responsible for the flow of fentanyl and cocaine in Thurston County has been arrested, the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday.
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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9/4/26
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A Thurston County Superior Court judge has found probable cause for charges against the man involved in a seven-hour standoff Tuesday night in Rainier.
Jon William Day, 65, of Rainier, was …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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9/4/26
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Washington state Rep. Joel McEntire, R-Cathlamet, owes a $500 fine to the Legislative Ethics Board for his conduct on social media.
The punishment was handed out specifically because of an …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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9/4/26
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Part-time in-person services at the Thurston County Clerk’s Office will resume on Sept. 21, the county announced this week.
Starting Sept. 21, the public service counters at Family and …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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9/3/26
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners have approved a two-year $169,000 contract with Oregon nonprofit Earth Advantage to develop, launch and implement a regional Home Energy Score (HES) …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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9/3/26
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Two drivers were injured in a collision on state Route 507 in Pierce County early Thursday morning after one of the drivers failed to stop at a stop sign.
Both vehicles were totaled, and …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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9/3/26
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For residents of Western Washington, few phrases carry as much cultural weight as "The Mountain is out." Standing at 14,410 feet, Mount Rainier commands the Puget Sound skyline, yet whether the …
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By Candra Burns for Thurston Chronicle
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9/2/26
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The Thurston Conservation District (TCD) has announced it will hold a “United in Conservation” event, a two-day celebration featuring three unique events that center around local food, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/2/26
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Talent turnover is accelerating, technology is reshaping roles, and the gap between what workers expect and what employers are offering is widening.
These challenges, and the opportunities they …
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/2/26
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As Labor Day weekend approaches, the Washington state Department of Transportation (WSDOT) urges travelers to plan ahead, stay alert and give themselves extra time to get to their destinations.
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/2/26
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The Washington State Board of Natural Resources approved a priority list of six parcels for legislative funding to conserve via the Trust Land Transfer program during its meeting Tuesday, a news …
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/2/26
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September marks the beginning of new hunting seasons across Washington, including early archery opening for deer and elk. As hunters across the state gear up for big game, waterfowl, and upland bird …
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/2/26
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Thurston County Auditor Mary Hall is the recipient of the Election Center’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Thurston County announced Tuesday.
Also known as the National Association for Election …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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9/2/26
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In an effort to expand sports coverage for all athletics throughout Thurston County, the Thurston Chronicle Sports Dump Podcast has officially launched with its debut episode, filmed on Wednesday, …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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9/2/26
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Yelm City Council committee report highlights upcoming projects, Boys and Girls Club expansion, more
Toward the conclusion of the Yelm City Council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 25, councilors and city staffers used their time during the “standing council committee report” portion of the meeting to …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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9/2/26
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