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The staff break room of Wolf Haven International’s Tenino sanctuary was standing-room-only on Tuesday, June 30, as dedicated wildlife advocates glued their attention to the room’s TV screen.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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7/1/26
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Starting Monday night, July 6, contractor crews working for the Washington state Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will remove and replace nearly 7 miles of worn asphalt in both directions of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/1/26
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State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, will put on yet another hat as the new chairman of the Cascade Political Action Committee (PAC).
Former chairman of the Washington state PAC and former …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/1/26
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The Washington Department of Ecology has proposed a contingency plan for the state’s vehicle emissions standards, which have been challenged at the federal level.
The plan is being considered …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/1/26
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Each year, the Washington state Department of Ecology supports communities by funding clean water projects through the Water Quality Combined Funding Program.
This year, Ecology is investing …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/1/26
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Three area nonprofits were announced as recipients of a record investment for creative youth development programs in Washington.
Mi Chiantla, The Bridge Music Project and UTOPIA Washington …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/1/26
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Seven projects in five mostly rural counties, including Thurston County and one tribal community, will receive a total of $13,804,000 to help build, repair and upgrade systems that capture methane …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/1/26
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Gov. Bob Ferguson has appointed Kelly Wood to replace retiring Thurston County Superior Court Judge Carol Murphy ...
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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7/1/26
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Seattle lawmakers are considering a new ordinance that would make it illegal to solicit unwilling homeowners to sell their properties.
The legislation, introduced by Councilmember Dionne Foster, …
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By Randy Diamond / The Center Square
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7/1/26
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Seattle Councilwoman Debora Juarez atoned to residents of North Aurora Avenue Tuesday for the city’s slow response to gun violence tied to sex trafficking that has increased over several …
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By Randy Diamond / The Center Square
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7/1/26
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Oregon’s landmark effort allowing adults older than 21 to access psilocybin has evolved beyond “strictly medical uses” and may be allowing more people to enroll in the program than is safe, …
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By Shaanth Nanguneri / Oregon Capital Chronicle
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7/1/26
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A bipartisan group of 11 Western governors signed a letter endorsing the establishment of a multi-state task force to develop a study and action plan to update the region’s energy grid.
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By Alixel Cabrera / States Newsroom
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7/1/26
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A wildfire sparked by lightning has been burning for nearly a week in the Olympic National Park.
The 86-acre Mount Tom Creek Fire is long and narrow, burning slowly and creeping up steep …
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By Aspen Ford / The Washington State Standard
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7/1/26
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It’s a landmark moment for the endeavor known as WA Cares, envisioned as a means to help Washington’s workforce afford long-term care and services as they age.
Starting Wednesday, insurance …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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7/1/26
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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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6/30/26
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One of Yelm’s newest businesses, Complete Hearing and Balance, celebrated a new beginning and its grand opening through a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 23, at its fourth location in the …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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6/30/26
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While Rachel Grant typically serves on the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners, she also immerses herself towards serving the Yelm community, which she calls home, and recently, Grant, …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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6/30/26
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The second annual Brew Fest, hosted by the 507 Taproom and Filling Station in Yelm, brought in some of the region’s finest breweries — including Lacey’s Axis Meads and Olympia’s South Puget …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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6/30/26
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Each year, the residents of Yelm and surrounding communities gather downtown to celebrate the city and history of the region through the annual Prairie Days weekend. This year, Prairie Days weekend …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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6/30/26
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The erratic weather — which featured cold rain and solid wind at times throughout the night on Friday, June 26 — did not stop the Yelm community from coming out to Yelm City Park in strong …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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6/30/26
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