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As SNAP benefits continue to be suspended nationwide due to the government shutdown, many local residents are looking to local resources like Yelm Community Services. The Yelm Community Services food …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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11/11/25
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Acta non verba.
For some, it translates to “deeds not words,” but for fallen Yelm High School graduate Sean Collins, it was a way of life.
Now, when motorists traverse …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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11/11/25
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Just two days after initial results from the Nov. 4 Thurston County general election showed an uphill battle at passing the Yelm Community Schools levy attempt, Chris Woods, YCS superintendent, and …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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11/11/25
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In a rare occurrence, Thurston County Superior Court held three separate murder trials last week — including the retrial of a 2020 case following a successful appeal. Thurston County …
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Emily Fitzgerald / For Nisqually Valley News
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11/11/25
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Two men who set fire to a man at an Olympia homeless encampment last year have been convicted on murder charges.
Following a three-week trial that ended on Friday, a Thurston County …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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11/10/25
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office deputies, with help from K9 Igo, apprehended a domestic violence suspect who tried to flee in the Rochester area early Friday morning.
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/10/25
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As the community observes the national Veterans Day holiday on Tuesday, Nov. 11, Thurston County, home to one of Washington state's largest veteran populations, is emphasizing its commitment to the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/10/25
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The Washington state Department of Health (DOH) has taken action against — or terminated the probation of — five area health care providers, including three from Thurston County and two …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/10/25
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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.
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/10/25
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday took up a Republican-backed challenge to counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day.
Depending how the justices rule, the case could be consequential …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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11/10/25
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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.
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/7/25
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The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound has announced in a recent news release the return of its ninth annual Give Local campaign, taking place from Nov. 10 to 21 at spsgives.org.
This …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/7/25
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Three Washington lawmakers painted a grim picture of the state's upcoming legislative session during an early morning forum this week while assuring attendees that they would continue to be a voice …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronine.com
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11/7/25
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners has authorized the $1.4 million purchase of nearly 145 acres in the Tenino area to protect the Yelm pocket gopher.
The land acquisition is part …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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11/7/25
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State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, is encouraging students across the 20th Legislative District and the state to apply for the legislative page program during the 2026 session.
Each year, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/7/25
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In a rare occurrence, Thurston County Superior Court held three separate murder trials last week — including the retrial of a 2020 case following a successful appeal.
Thurston County …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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11/7/25
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Matthew Rounsley, a Tenino graduate and Thurston County resident, has been appointed as the western region representative on the National FFA Alumni and Supporters Advisory Committee.
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/7/25
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Tribal leaders celebrated with elected officials in Thurston County on Tuesday, Nov. 4, as the Board of County Commissioners proclaimed November as Native American Heritage Month.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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11/5/25
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United Way of Thurston County (UWTC) has activated its Emergency Assistance Fund — a community-wide initiative providing urgent financial support to food banks located throughout Thurston …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/5/25
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Below are the preliminary results for the Nov. 4 election in Thurston County.
As of 8 p.m. on election night, Thurston County had an estimated voter turnout of 19.27%, with 41,123 ballots …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/4/25
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