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The Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) has awarded funding to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office for a full-time, dedicated DUI enforcement deputy.
Thurston County is matching …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/14/25
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Officials cry foul as Forest Practices Board makes final call on protecting trees near water streams
The Washington State Forest Practices Board took the final steps to approve a new rule this week that will remove large swaths of timber in Western Washington from production.
The Forest …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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11/14/25
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The Washington state Republican Party (WAGOP) has recently announced that Scott Presler, the founder of Early Vote Action, a grassroots movement to register Republicans, will travel to Washington …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/14/25
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Washington’s state land management agencies have designated 12 Discover Pass free days for 2026, meaning visitors to Washington state parks and other public land will not require payment.
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11/14/25
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History talks continue at the Schmidt House, with December’s talk scheduled for noon on Dec. 4.
The free hour-long talk will feature a discussion of the book “The Ravaged Forest: A …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/14/25
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Thurston County recently announced its 21st annual National Adoption Day Celebration will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, and invited the community to join the in-person event at the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/14/25
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Washington employers say business climate is getting worse
By The Chronicle staff
A new survey of Washington employers shows that recent tax increases are hitting more than three quarters …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/14/25
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Razor clam digging opportunities are set for Nov. 18-23 at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks beaches, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed on …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/14/25
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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is stocking nearly 65,000 jumbo rainbow trout in 25 lakes statewide ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, offering anglers a chance to get …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/14/25
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Two days after the three-year anniversary of 13-month-old Jace Alexander McDonald’s death, a Thurston County jury found Eric Boudreau guilty of brutally assaulting and murdering the …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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11/13/25
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The shutdown is over.
But jousting continues among Republicans and Democrats — including those from Washington state — over who’s to blame for the longest ever shuttering of …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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11/13/25
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Three suspects — including a wanted car thief wearing a wig and a hat to hide his identity — were arrested while allegedly prowling a property north of Littlerock on Monday, Nov. 10.
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/12/25
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Washington State Parks has opened nominations for the Scenic Bikeways Program, allowing businesses and individuals to submit bike routes they think should become Washington state’s first Scenic …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/12/25
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In 2024, Community Youth Services (CYS) supporters provided holiday gifts to over 400 youth, young adults, and families, and secured over 5,000 warm-clothing items for last year’s Winter …
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By The Nisqually Valley News
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11/11/25
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Retired Washington state Department of Veterans Affairs Director Alfie Alvarado-Ramos, of Thurston County, has been named the recipient of the state’s 2025 Superior Service Award. The award is …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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11/11/25
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The Washington Forest Protection Association (WFPA) recently announced a collaborative leadership structure to guide its government relations work heading into the 2026 legislative session, according …
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By The Nisqually Valley News staff
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11/11/25
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Five days after a fatal “freak accident” took the life of a 31-year-old man at McKenna Park, the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the deceased victim as …
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By the Nisqually Valley News staff
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11/11/25
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Agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained a community member in Olympia on Wednesday, Nov. 5, the Olympia Police Department confirmed Friday. Community members posting to …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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11/11/25
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Since 2018, Red Lantern Asian Fusion has prided itself on serving the local community high quality Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese style meals, and soon, the restaurant will be opening its doors at a …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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11/11/25
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With the Thursday, Nov. 4, Thurston County general election in the rearview mirror, incumbent Joe DePinto highlighted some of his administration’s goals over the next four years as he’s …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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11/11/25
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