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The City of Olympia on Friday, May 8, formally announced that a regional effort to begin closing “The Jungle” homeless encampment is underway.
Olympia Mayor Dontae Payne first announced the …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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5/8/26
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The Thurston-Lewis-Mason Central Labor Council is beginning its endorsement process for candidates for county and local offices in the region, and it wants union members in Thurston, Lewis and Mason …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/8/26
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The Thurston County Treasurer’s Office has earned a national Investment Policy Certification from the Government Investment Officers Association (GIOA) for the county’s investment policy, the …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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5/8/26
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Northbound Interstate 5 was blocked for over three hours in Thurston County early Friday morning after a semi car hauler left the roadway and rolled onto its side.
The semi, driven by …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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5/8/26
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Starting in June, Washingtonians on Premera Blue Cross insurance may no longer pay in-network rates at MultiCare hospitals and clinics, if the insurer and healthcare organization can’t agree on …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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5/8/26
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Seattle is already looking for ways to generate more transportation funding, just two years after voters approved a $1.55 billion property tax, the largest transportation levy in city history.
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Tim Clouser | The Center Square
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5/7/26
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A Seattle City Council committee on Wednesday approved Mayor Katie Wilson's plan to expand tiny home villages for the city’s homeless population.
The plan could almost double the 600 beds in …
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By Randy Diamond | The Center Square
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5/7/26
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Rep. Michael Baumgartner held his first town hall on Monday in Republic as he campaigns for re-election.
Baumgartner held the meeting at Republic Elementary School on Monday evening as part of a …
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By Monica Carrillo-Casas / Washington State Standard
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5/7/26
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Washington state Democrats are wrestling with whether to join the redistricting battles unfolding across the country.
There’s no immediate push to redraw the state’s congressional map. But …
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By Aspen Ford / Washington State Standard
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5/7/26
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WOODINVILLE — For four straight years, at least parts of Washington have been in a drought, as snowpack has failed to meet historical norms amid climate change.
This year, all of …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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5/6/26
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A new report finds Washington state ranks near the bottom in the nation when it comes to financial literacy education for high school students.
WalletHub compared all 50 states and the District …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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5/6/26
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Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families has lost a bid to have a lawsuit against the agency dismissed, and is moving this month to amend the policy that got them sued.
A …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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5/6/26
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Bucoda Mayor Callie Carpenter, along with other Bucoda city representatives, were in attendance for the Tenino City Council meeting on April 28 to ask for a letter of support for ongoing feasibility …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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5/6/26
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A new survey shows the number of employers looking to move their business out of Washington rose to 24%, up from 17% in the prior quarter and nearly triple the number reported in the Association of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/6/26
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A majority of voters are considering leaving Spokane, citing taxes, questionable leadership and public safety issues as the reasons, according to a recent survey by Greater Spokane Incorporated.
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Tim Clouser | The Center Square
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5/6/26
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Tory Starr is worried about the people who get medical care at Open Door Community Health Centers along California’s North Coast.
“They’re the folks that work at restaurants. They’re the …
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By Sarah Jane Tribble, KFF Health News
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5/6/26
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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. For the youth helpline, call or text 888-537-1634 or make a report online at HearMeWa.org. For the Suicide & Crisis …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / Washington State Standard
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5/6/26
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Yelm City Councilor Stephanie Kangiser has constantly displayed her commitment to going above and beyond for the city, and once again showed her dedication to the region by completing her Associated …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/6/26
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Several changes to the 2025-2045 Yelm Comprehensive Plan, regarding local housing, transportation and climate, were unanimously approved by Yelm City Council during a meeting on Tuesday, April 28. …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/6/26
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Saturday, May 9 City of Yelm Galaxy Fest The City of Yelm invites residents of the region to attend the free Galaxy Fest event from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 9, at the Yelm Community Center, …
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5/6/26
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