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Washington State Parks has announced its annual First Day Hikes events on Jan. 1, 2026.
More than 30 state parks across the state will host staff-led and self-guided hikes, snowshoe treks, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/29/25
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A 44-year-old woman was killed in a head-on collision in Olympia on Saturday.
The woman’s name has not been released pending notification of her next of kin, the Thurston County Coroner’s …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/29/25
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A Thurston County man accused of murdering another driver during a road rage incident earlier this month pleaded not guilty to all charges on Friday.
Tucker S. Shirk, 24, of Lacey, is …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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12/26/25
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One of the men accused of killing two teenagers in a drive-by shooting in Thurston County is wanted out of California for carjacking and assault charges.
Jaden Hawk Johns, 20, had a …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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12/26/25
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A Thurston County Sheriff’s Office K9 and his handler located and arrested a domestic violence suspect on Christmas Day after a two month-long manhunt.
The suspect’s name had not been …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/26/25
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CT Publishing launched its newest venture into local journalism when the Thurston Chronicle website went live earlier this month.
The digital-first publication — thurstonchronicle.com — will …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/26/25
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The Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public input on a draft periodic status review for the Canada lynx that includes a recommendation to keep the animal classified …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/26/25
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A 48-year-old Mason County woman died after she lost control of her vehicle on state Route 106 near Skokomish on Christmas Eve.
Speed and drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/26/25
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An interlocal agreement (ILA) is now in place between the City of Yelm and Thurston County to work together on Yelm’s plan to annex some properties in unincorporated Thurston County.
The City …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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12/26/25
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In response to December’s catastrophic flooding that displaced hundreds of families across Washington, global stay and experience platform Airbnb is providing 700 free nights of temporary housing …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/26/25
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Wednesday confirmed razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach , Twin Harbors , Copalis and Mocrocks beaches from Dec. 31 …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/24/25
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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson made a splash Tuesday with his full-throated endorsement of taxing the earnings of millionaires.
The surprise declaration from the first-term Democratic governor …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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12/24/25
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A man is dead and another man is in jail on murder charges following a road rage incident in Lacey on Friday, Dec. 19.
Tucker S. Shirk, 24, of Lacey, is accused of fatally shooting Eddie …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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12/23/25
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Sunday, Dec. 28 Souper Sunday at Yelm Lions Club Yelm Lions Club will host its weekly Souper Sunday event from 4 p.m. to 5 on Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Carlson Cabin, located 301 W Yelm Ave. Attendees …
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12/23/25
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Thirty-two kids went gift shopping with local police agency volunteers on Monday, Dec. 15, as part of an annual Shop with a Cop event. Volunteers with the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office, …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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12/23/25
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With City of Yelm Christmas-based events officially wrapped up, Line Roy, the city’s communication and recreation coordinator, reflected on the magic surrounding the holiday season in the Nisqually …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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12/23/25
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When the holidays wind down and the decorations get packed away, it’s time to figure out what to do with the Christmas tree. This season, free tree collection and drop-off opportunities are …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/23/25
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The Washington state Department of Health has accused a home care aide and registered nursing assistant of stealing checks and other financial information from two patients at a retirement care …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/22/25
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Members of the Tenino City Council met on Dec. 9 for their first regular meeting of the month to discuss city business and consider approval of various ordinances, including one for the South …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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12/22/25
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Providence Swedish is working with local child abuse intervention advocates to prevent an interruption of services when its Abuse Intervention Center (AIC) in Lacey closes Dec. 31.
The AIC …
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By The Thurston Chronicle staff
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12/22/25
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