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Yelm City Councilors unanimously approved amendment no. 2 in the professional services agreement with Parametrix for the Rhoton Road reconstruction project, expanding design plans from 60% to 100% …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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8/27/26
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Have you ever attended an out-of-city convention or an out-of-state meeting, and found that you’ve forgotten to pack a nice pair of slacks, a collared shirt or a tie, but you’re crunched on time …
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8/27/26
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Saturday, Aug. 29 Evergreen Fest: youth music festival The City of Yelm will host Evergreen Fest, a local youth music festival, at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, at Yelm City Park. The free event will …
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8/27/26
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Tenino’s Keith Phillips was recently notified he will be the recipient of a 2026 State Historic Preservation Officer’s Career Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to the craft of …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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8/27/26
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The 32nd annual three-day long Rainier Bluegrass Festival was once again a big hit for the community, and in 2026, a packed crowd sat comfortably in their lawn chairs with friends and family at …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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8/27/26
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Several local political candidates were attendees of Orion Watch’s Back to School Bash event on Sunday, Aug. 23, at the Thurston County Fairgrounds and shared the common idea that all youth in …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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8/27/26
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Orion Watch Community Outreach Programs, a Thurston County non-profit organization with the mission of restoring hope for juveniles and adults impacted by the justice system by providing tools, …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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8/27/26
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Over 100 residents of Rainier and surrounding areas broke out their dancing shoes and gathered during the evening hours of Friday, Aug. 21, at Holiday Park, for the annual Rainier Round Up Days …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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8/27/26
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Timberland Regional Library (TRL) is partnering with Laufey, the two-time Grammy Award-winning artist, New York Times bestselling author of the children’s book “Mei Mei The Bunny” and …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/26/26
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Editor’s note: Victor Garcia, who was appointed to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission in April 2025, died over the weekend . Before he passed, the hunter, fisherman and retired educator …
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By Victor Garcia
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8/25/26
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South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) and SPSCC Trustee Doug Mah have been recognized with 2026 Pacific Regional Awards from the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), one of the …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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8/25/26
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Saint Martin's University has been named a 2026-27 College of Distinction by Colleges of Distinction, which recognizes the university's commitment to an engaged, student-centered undergraduate …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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8/25/26
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With just over two months until the November midterms, the U.S. Supreme Court gave way Monday for President Donald Trump to have a hand in regulating mail-in ballots nationwide, a voting method he …
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By Ashley Murray / States Newsroom
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8/24/26
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Interstate 5 travelers should plan extra time for overnight trips between Maytown and Grand Mound in Thurston County, according to the Washington state Department of Transportation (WSDOT).
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/24/26
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The head of Washington’s newest juvenile detention center was ousted after an investigation into allegations he sexually harassed an employee.
The ex-staffer accused Kendrick Rochelle of …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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8/24/26
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The CEO of Harbor Foods in Lacey is facing new felony charges related to a boat crash near Boston Harbor Marina in May that resulted in a man being grievously injured.
Justin James …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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8/21/26
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Law enforcement agencies across Washington will conduct high-visibility DUI patrols beginning this week and continuing through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7.
The patrols will focus on drivers …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/21/26
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The former Seattle Times sportswriter who resigned his position this week because the paper spiked his column about two female student-athletes opposed to competing against biological males has some …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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8/21/26
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After taking a break from meeting earlier this month, members of the Tumwater City Council convened for their regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Tumwater City Hall.
During the meeting, …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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8/21/26
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