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After winning the regional competition in March, South Puget Sound Community College’s (SPSCC) cybersecurity team, the White Rabbits, competed at the NCAE Cyber Games National Invitational on …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/27/25
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A much-needed milestone for health care services in the Nisqually Valley region has been reached, as MultiCare Indigo celebrated the opening of its urgent care facility in Yelm with a ribbon-cutting …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/27/25
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A bill that allows homeowners to divide their residential lots and build additional housing has been signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson. House Bill 1096, sponsored by Rep. Andrew Barkis, R-Olympia, …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/27/25
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A special three-day filing period will be held Wednesday, May 28 through Friday, May 30 to allow citizens to run for elected office for positions without candidates. Open positions include: • …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/27/25
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Prairie Days, Yelm’s most exciting week of the year, is closing in. Thanks to the efforts of the City of Yelm’s Parks and Recreation Department, the Yelm Lions Club and the Yelm Chamber …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/27/25
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This month, the City of Rainier released its annual water quality report for 2024, also known as its consumer confidence report. The 2024 Annual Water Quality Report outlines the types of monitoring …
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Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
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5/27/25
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The Thurston County Auditor’s Office is partnering with the University of Washington, local leaders and New Life Baptist Church to host a Housing Justice Forum on racially restrictive …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/26/25
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May is Wildfire Awareness Month, an opportunity for people, communities and agencies to take steps to reduce wildfire risk through mitigation and preparation, according to a news release from …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/26/25
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Thurston County has published its report “Journey to Health Equity: Health Disparities within Thurston County 2025,” a comprehensive examination of the health inequities facing the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/26/25
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Jason Ronquillo, longtime head football coach for Yelm High School, resigned Friday, May 23.
No public statement has been provided by either Ronquillo or Athletic Director Rob Hill …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/23/25
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Washington’s Free Fishing Weekend returns June 7-8, allowing anglers the opportunity to fish for many species without a license, according to a news release from the Washington state Department …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/23/25
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Timberland Regional Library has announced its four headlining performers to entertain and educate the community as part of the 2025 Summer Library Program.
The free events will span five …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/23/25
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If Thurston County continues on its current financial trend without any adjustments, its general fund will run into the negative by 2027.
That’s why the Board of County Commissioners sat …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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5/23/25
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Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a bill sponsored by state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, on Monday, May 19, that gives more financial flexibility to utility companies to respond to certain emergencies.
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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5/21/25
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Philip Harrington knew fairly quickly that the Tenino High School “Rocket League” esports team could be a championship contender.
After all, he understands what it takes to build a …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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5/21/25
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Olympia Artesian Vodka is far from a typical vodka, according to a news release from Olympia Distilling Co.
It’s a smooth, refined spirit with a story that stretches back more than a …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/21/25
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Thurston County Public Health & Social Services is furthering its overdose prevention campaign by purchasing three video billboard advertising spaces in the county.
The Thurston County Board …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/21/25
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Thurston County has declared a local emergency for the section of Churchill Road Southeast that crosses a tributary of Scatter Creek in unincorporated south county to make immediate repairs to a …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/21/25
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The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) will use a new piece of technology to upgrade its monitoring of high-risk inmates at the county jail.
The agency will purchase seven wall- and …
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5/21/25
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With Monday marking the nine-year anniversary of the last day Tumwater resident Logan Schiendelman was seen before disappearing under puzzling circumstances, his friends, family and community members …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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5/21/25
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