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Come Monday, Washington is expected to have a state income tax on the books for the first time in nearly a century.
Then what?
A legal challenge certainly, maybe two. A ballot battle …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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3/28/26
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Thursday confirmed razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks beaches from April 1 …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/27/26
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The race for Thurston County sheriff has officially started after the first known challenger to the incumbent, Sheriff Derek Sanders, marked the official start of his 2026 campaign this week.
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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3/27/26
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Residents of Washington’s 20th Legislative District have an upcoming opportunity to engage with their lawmakers.
State Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, and Reps. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, and Peter …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/27/26
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The third “Absolutely Free Sharing Market” will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 2, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at the Thurston County Fairgrounds.
This community event …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/27/26
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The Association of Washington Business (AWB) this week released its Energy Solutions Summit Report, a roadmap to addressing Washington’s urgent energy needs while supporting future economic growth.
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/27/26
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Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs applauded the signing of Senate Bill 5892 on Wednesday, March 25, which he said protects voters’ private information.
Any state or local election …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/27/26
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Seattle Mayor Kate Wilson told representatives of the city’s tourism community Thursday that federal Department of Homeland Security agents will be at The World Cup, but she doesn't believe there …
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By Randy Diamond / The Center Square
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3/26/26
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The price of diesel fuel reached an all-time high in Washington on Wednesday at just under $6.53 a gallon, and remained at that price on Thursday.
That means a driver filling a 200-gallon …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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3/26/26
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The wage gap between men and women in Washington is the second widest in the country.
An analysis released this month from the National Partnership for Women and Families found that women in …
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By Aspen Ford / The Washington State Standard
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3/26/26
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After weeks of public backlash over its handling of a $3.8 million budget deficit, the Timberland Regional Library (TRL) Board of Trustees is taking steps towards accountability and making some …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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3/26/26
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The state of Washington is preparing to roll out a $112 million electric vehicle voucher program intended to encourage higher sales of commercial medium and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as off-road …
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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3/26/26
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Washington’s program offering no-interest home loans to residents harmed by historical discrimination has landed in the Trump administration’s crosshairs.
The U.S. Department of Housing and …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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3/26/26
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Stephanie Maya thought the facts were on her side in the custody case for her 3-year-old son.
She’d recently escaped an abusive relationship with her ex-boyfriend, the father of her son. He …
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By Kelsey Turner / InvestigateWest
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3/26/26
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In the past decade, Washington has become one of the most expensive states to live in.
Drawing from an array of federal and state data, a new analysis shows the state’s cost of living rising …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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3/26/26
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Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday, March 24, signed into law a ban on the unauthorized sale of nitrous oxide, a sedative historically used for medical purposes that has seen a recent surge in recreational …
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Conor Wilson / Murrow News
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3/26/26
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Timberland Regional Library (TRL) Executive Director Cheryl Heywood is resigning, according to information announced at a TRL business meeting on Wednesday.
Her departure comes as the …
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The Chronicle staff
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3/25/26
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The number of high-priced homes listed for sale in Washington state that cost $2 million or more increased significantly the day after the state Legislature passed an income tax on millionaires, …
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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3/25/26
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To the general public, Sensory Tool House’s shop in Lacey, filled with colorful and interactive items, might look like a toy store.
But to those who have or care for those with sensory …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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3/25/26
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The Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is encouraging shellfish gatherers to visit less popular public beaches to spread out harvest pressure, which has increased in recent …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/25/26
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