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Using satellite imagery, researchers have discovered that nearly 5% of Oregon and Washington’s western forest canopy — about the size of Rhode Island — was scorched and damaged in …
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By Alex Baumhardt / Oregon Capital Chronicle
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11/13/25
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A defense contractor with a history of providing housing for military operations withdrew its inquiry seeking land at the Newport Municipal Airport, a city official said Wednesday, as growing …
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By Shaanth Nanguneri / Oregon Capital Chronicle
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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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A vague letter from a Texas-based defense contractor spurred concern in Newport that the federal government would seek to establish an immigration detention facility on Oregon’s Central …
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By Shaanth Nanguneri / Oregon Capital Chronicle
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11/12/25
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The Ballmer Group on Wednesday committed hundreds of millions of dollars for free preschool in Washington, a massive philanthropic contribution amid state budget cuts and federal rollbacks.
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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11/12/25
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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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A security company has dropped its lawsuit over Washington’s new sales tax on services weeks after filing it.
It’s unclear why.
The development came after Security …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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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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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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When Camerina Zorrozua learned in April that Washington had slashed its state funding of her Spokane-based legal aid organization, she frantically called state Rep. Tarra Simmons.
“I was …
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Moe Clark/InvestigateWest
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11/11/25
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