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Thurston County Public Health and Social Services this week announced the release of the 2025 Community Health Assessment (CHA).
A CHA is a collection and review of local health data used to …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/29/25
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A new audit revealed that the King County Department of Community and Human Services' fiscal oversight failures have resulted in potential fraud.
The King County Auditor’s Office latest …
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Spencer Pauley / The Center Square
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8/29/25
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A Thurston County Superior Court judge has rejected a motion by the Washington State Department of Transportation, represented by Pacifica Law Group, Attorney General Nick Brown’s former law …
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TJ Martinell | The Center Square
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8/29/25
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The closure of a bridge connecting eastern King and Pierce counties is dealing a blow to businesses in the area and adding lots of time to commutes.
But the White River Bridge could reopen to …
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Jake Goldstein-Street / Washington State Standard
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8/29/25
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A controversial, court-ordered redrawing of Washington’s political maps has survived another round in a lengthy legal fight.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled this week …
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Jerry Cornfield / Washington State Standard
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8/29/25
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Federal immigration officials in Washington state arrived on the scene of the largest wildfire in the state on Wednesday and arrested two firefighters who had been working to contain the blaze.
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By Alex Brown / Stateline.org
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8/29/25
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Pete Serrano’s days as a federal prosecutor appear to be numbered.
Serrano was named interim United States attorney for the Eastern District of Washington earlier this month and can serve …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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8/28/25
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture, parent agency of the U.S. Forest Service, announced Wednesday that it is moving ahead with plans to rescind a rule that has restricted logging and construction on …
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By James Brooks / The Alaska Beacon
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8/28/25
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Students at Rainier Middle School and Rainier High School can expect new cellphone restrictions to start the school year.
According to John Beckman, Rainier’s middle and high school …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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8/27/25
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Over the last three weeks, federal, state and local law enforcement have been working to dismantle a cartel-connected drug trafficking ring distributing fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/27/25
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Gov. Bob Ferguson is tapping the brakes on a controversial solar farm proposed in south-central Washington to allow more time to appraise concerns of Yakama Nation leaders.
Ferguson on Friday …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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8/27/25
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Eight months after Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove entered office and paused logging sales in older forests on state land, Washington’s Department of Natural Resources has identified …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / The Washington State Standard
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8/26/25
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The Freedom Foundation, a conservative think tank based in Olympia, Wash., is making a final push to inform Washington teachers that only a few days remain to opt out of paying union dues to the …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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8/26/25
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An Island County election observer won't serve jail time for refusing to wear a mask in 2024, according to a court ruling on Monday.
Island County Auditor Sheilah Crider imposed a mask mandate …
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By Spencer Pauley / The Center Square
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8/26/25
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Despite threats over federal funding, the Spokane City Council voted Monday to ban U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from entering permitted events without a warrant.
The move …
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Tim Clouser / The Center Square
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8/26/25
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Yelm High School class of 2004 graduate Sgt. Sean Collins will soon be honored through a mural at local Yelm business Longshot as the fundraiser to raise $6,900 in order to complete the project has …
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8/26/25
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One of the many local races to be decided in the upcoming Tuesday, Nov. 4, general election is for Yelm City Council Position No. 5, and months ahead of the election, incumbent Brian Hess and …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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8/26/25
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With an intention of connecting the community through coffee, friendship and monthly activities, Worthy Coffee Co. did just that on Saturday, Aug. 23, in its first ever Saturday Market, which …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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8/26/25
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Yelm Senior Center aims to be a hub for older residents in the city to connect, interact and stay active, all while creating a safe environment. Over the course of this past year, Yelm Senior Center …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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8/26/25
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution calling for sealed bids for the new sheriff’s office renovation project. The building, located at 1111 …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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8/26/25
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