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A little more than two weeks ago, the director of the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife ordered the killing of one or two wolves in southeast Washington after a series of attacks occurred on …
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Aspen Ford / Washington State Standard
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7/9/26
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An apple carved from Tenino stone. A photo of the Nisqually Glacier on Mount Rainier. A commemorative FIFA World Cup ORCA card. And a snapshot of a smiling Jay Inslee in a boat.
Those mementos …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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7/8/26
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Beginning Wednesday, July 8, the High Rock Lookout and surrounding area will be closed to the public during the continued reconstruction and renovation of the High Rock Lookout in the Cowlitz Valley …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/8/26
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The victim of an apparent homicide in the Olympia area on July 3 has been identified as David Poplack, 49, of Olympia.
The Thurston County Coroner’s Office conducted an autopsy on …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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7/8/26
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The Pasco City Council passed a resolution Monday formally opposing Washington state’s new 9.9% income tax on annual earnings over $1 million, and officials may go even further to ensure a similar …
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Tim Clouser / The Center Square
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7/8/26
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Federal authorities on Tuesday threatened Washington state election officials with criminal prosecution if they fail to prevent noncitizens from voting in this year’s federal elections.
In a …
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By Jerry Cornfield and Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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7/7/26
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Thursday, July 9 Eye of the Storm Scramble Join the Yelm High School Football Committee in raising money for the Tornados football team this season as the organization will host the Eye of the Storm …
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7/7/26
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During the “superintendent report” portion of the Yelm Community Schools Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, June 25, Chris Woods, YCS superintendent, highlighted the potential for running a …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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7/7/26
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During a Yelm Community Schools Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, June 25, community member E. Wyatt Mendel took to the podium during the community comments portion of the meeting to issue a …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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7/7/26
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As more citizens continue to file for public records requests in local and state jurisdictions, Chris Woods, Yelm Community Schools superintendent, highlighted the district’s “meticulous” …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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7/7/26
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With the Yelm Community Schools Board of Directors set to vote on Policy 5310 later this summer — which determines salaries for certificated administrators, classified administrators and …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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7/7/26
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In a move that will save the district over $15,000, Yelm Community Schools Superintendent Chris Woods announced that Yelm High School’s graduation in 2027 will not take place inside of the Tacoma …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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7/7/26
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Yelm Community Schools and Yelm High School have received some needed financial support and relief for the upcoming 2026-27 athletic season, as Foundry10, a philanthropic education research …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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7/7/26
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Thurston County Commissioners will host a public hearing on Wednesday, Aug. 5, to accept comments on the county’s temporary halt on permitting new correctional and detention facilities in Thurston …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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7/7/26
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As Idaho prepares to dole out around $186 million in federal rural health grants, state officials are hoping local contractors are ready for the infrastructure projects those grants will fund.
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Laura Guido / Idaho Capital Sun
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7/7/26
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There have been no pesticide-related bee kills in Oregon since 2021, according to a new Oregon State University report — marking a win from more than a decade ago when the state was experiencing an …
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Mia Maldonado / Oregon Capital Chronicle
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7/7/26
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For the first time, three Washington state local governments will need the state’s OK before implementing new voting policies due to their histories of diluting the power of Latino voters.
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Jake Goldstein-Street / Washington State Standard
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7/7/26
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A member of Washington’s Human Rights Commission has resigned after coming under fire for allegations of antisemitism over comments he made in a commission meeting.
Spokane pastor Luc …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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7/6/26
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The Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is inviting new applicants to join the almost 1,000 certified Master Hunters across the state, a news release announced.
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/6/26
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Scenes from the City of Tumwater's 38th Annual Independence Day Parade, held in downtown Tumwater on July 4, 2026.
Photos by Ridley Hudson.
The 2026 Parade Award Winners …
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7/6/26
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