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Gov. Bob Ferguson warned Tuesday that the budget proposal he’ll release this month will rely solely on spending cuts and not higher taxes to overcome what he says is a multi-billion dollar …
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Bill Lucia and Jerry Cornfield / Washington State Standard
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12/2/25
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Rep. Shaun Scott, D-Seattle, on Tuesday held a press conference to announce legislation for a new payroll excise tax on high-income earners, aimed at “protecting Washington’s budget and …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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12/2/25
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin next week to block nutrition assistance funding for states led by Democrats that have not provided data on fraud in the program, Secretary Brooke Rollins …
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By Jacob Fischler / States Newsroom
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12/2/25
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When the longtime superintendent of the Washington State School for the Blind resigned this summer , he blamed harassment from a former employee.
An investigative report, obtained via public …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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12/2/25
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The Department of Justice on Tuesday sued Washington’s secretary of state over his refusal to provide personal information contained in the state’s voter rolls.
Secretary of State …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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12/2/25
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The two south Thurston County rivals met in the season-opener once again and the result was similar with Rainier pulling away for a victory over Tenino, 55-35 on the road on Friday night. Down two …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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12/2/25
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As Rainier High School’s wrestling season begins shifting into gear, the program, and head coach Chris Holterman, have identified several keys to having a successful year during the 2025-26 …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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12/2/25
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Yelm City Councilors unanimously voted to approve vacating several utility easements on Canal Road Southeast and Grove Road Southeast during a Yelm City Council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 25. According …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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12/2/25
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Brian Johnston considers it one of the most beautiful views in the state. The Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial, sitting at the base of the Temple of Justice on the Capitol Campus, overlooks …
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Jacob Farmer / For Nisqually Valley News
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12/2/25
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The re-election of two Yelm City Councilors, David Johnstone and Stephanie Kangiser, was made official during a council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 25, as the two city representatives were sworn in. …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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12/2/25
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The City of Yelm will partner this month with Chabad Jewish Center of Olympia as in light of the Hanukkah holiday, a giant Menorah lighting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 15 at Yelm City …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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12/2/25
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Christopher Snyder, one of two men convicted for setting fire to a man at an Olympia homeless encampment last year, has been sentenced to roughly 53 years in prison. “Mr. Snyder is a violent …
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Emily Fitzgerald / For Nisqually Valley News
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12/2/25
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The Thurston County Auditor’s Office swore nearly 70 local elected officials into office on Tuesday as the Thurston County Canvassing Board certified the Nov. 4 general election. One race, …
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Emily Fitzgerald / For Nisqually Valley News
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12/2/25
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The holidays are typically the busiest time of year for restaurants, but if trends continue in Washington state, it might be a blue Christmas for eatery owners and operators.
“Costs have …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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12/2/25
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With the Christmas season in full swing, the local community-based arts and entertainment group Standing Room Only (SRO) Theater plans to spread some seasonal joy with four showings of its …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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12/2/25
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One of Yelm’s most popular restaurants, Red Lantern Asian Fusion, celebrated a milestone accomplishment on Monday, Dec. 1, as the business hosted a soft opening at its second official location. …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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12/2/25
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The holiday season is officially underway in the Nisqually Valley region, as the City of Yelm hosted its annual Christmas tree lighting-ceremony on Monday, Dec. 1, at Yelm City Park in the evening …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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12/2/25
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Emotions ran high at arraignment hearings for the men accused of killing two teenagers in a drive-by shooting in Thurston County on Nov. 14. Trequanne Trenelle Wilson-Mason, 20, pleaded not guilty to …
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Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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12/2/25
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Olympia Family Theater and String and Shadow Puppet Theater have partnered for a whimsical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen,” running Dec. 4 to Dec. 28.
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/1/25
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