|
Last month, the state Economic and Revenue Forecast Council reported that Washington faced running out of money by 2027. With the passage of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the …
more
By TJ Martinell | The Center Square
|
7/23/25
|
|
Despite presidential authority, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., called on Republicans on Wednesday to block the Trump administration’s tariffs and return to free trade.
Murray …
more
Tim Clouser | The Center Square
|
7/23/25
|
|
On Wednesday, a former Washington State University criminology Ph.D. student who brutally murdered four University of Idaho students in 2022 was sentenced to four consecutive life terms in prison …
more
By Carleen Johnson | The Center Square
|
7/23/25
|
|
The Thurston County Board of Commissioners will host a media day and proclamation Tuesday, July 29 in recognition of the county winning 19 national awards for community programs.
The National …
more
By The Chronicle staff
|
7/23/25
|
|
Acclaimed stand-up comedian Sam Miller will perform live at the Stone City Event Center in Tenino on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Miller, from Olympia, is 6 feet, 6 inches tall, 360 …
more
By The Chronicle staff
|
7/23/25
|
|
State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, has been named a recipient of the Infrastructure Champion Award by the Washington State Public Works Board, recognizing his legislative leadership and …
more
By The Chronicle staff
|
7/23/25
|
|
The Olympia City Council will vote Tuesday night on whether to adopt a Workers’ Bill of Rights that would raise the minimum wage in Olympia to $20 per hour, or send the proposal to voters this …
more
Carleen Johnson | The Center Square
|
7/23/25
|
|
Inclusion Pro Wrestling has its sights set on Thurston County. The promotion will make its debut show in Tenino and the county from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Stone City Event Center, …
more
Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
|
7/22/25
|
|
The second her aunt and uncle became her legal guardians, Jazzlyn Shumate knew her life would change forever. Shumate had experienced many challenges in the years leading up to this moment. Her …
more
Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
|
7/22/25
|
|
The Thurston County Fair is back this summer with four days of rides, live entertainment, local agriculture and FFA showcases — plus all your favorite fair food (and some new options, too.) The …
more
By Nisqually Valley News staff
|
7/22/25
|
|
For the first time in establishment history, the 507 Taproom and Filling Station hosted “Brew Fest” and welcomed thirsty customers for a day of beer tasting and live entertainment. The …
more
Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
|
7/22/25
|
|
A single-story 1,500-square-foot residential home off state Route 507 in Yelm, near George Road, erupted into flames Saturday, July 19, around 7 p.m. According to the Thurston Co. Scanner, News, …
more
By Nisqually Valley News staff
|
7/22/25
|
|
Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray demanded answers for the recent closure of the Lewis Army Museum at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in a recent email to U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll. The Lewis Army …
more
By Nisqually Valley News staff
|
7/22/25
|
|
The Thurston County Auditor’s Elections Division mailed more than 147,000 ballots to voters in the county for the Aug. 5 primary election, according to a news release from the county auditor. …
more
By Nisqually Valley News staff
|
7/22/25
|
|
During the Yelm Community School Board meeting on Thursday, July 17, Superintendent Chris Woods and several volunteer members of the district’s Strategic Planning Committee reviewed the current …
more
Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
|
7/22/25
|
|
In the late afternoon of July 14, the City of Roy posted to its Facebook page a public notice that stated the following: “In response to recent reports of brown water, the City of Roy Public …
more
Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
|
7/22/25
|
|
|
Kris Ballerini, Roy’s newly-appointed clerk-treasurer, gave a recap of her first 14 days on the job at a city council meeting on Monday, July 14. On the positive side, Ballerini said that she, …
more
Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
|
7/22/25
|
|
Though George Washington and the Continental Army didn’t traverse down the Nisqually River 250 years ago during the Revolutionary War, members of Spirit of ‘76 Living History Association …
more
Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
|
7/22/25
|
|
Standing Room Only (SRO) Theater has a mission of creating and maintaining a thriving and growing theater presence. It recently built up its organizational goal by hosting and launching its inaugural …
more
Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
|
7/22/25
|
|
They come from Oregon and California. Colorado and Canada. One family traveled all the way from Hawaii. Another from Japan. Naturally, most come from within the state of Washington. Their …
more
Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
|
7/22/25
|
