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The City of Tenino announced it received the Community Outdoor Athletic Facility Grant award for the sum of $589,700. The city will utilize the funds for its ballfield renovation project, as there …
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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11/12/24
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, declared victory in her reelection bid for Congress Thursday evening.
She did so following a projection by The Columbian. As of Friday morning, the …
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By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com
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11/7/24
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While many races in the 2024 general election remain close as of Tuesday, leaders are emerging in the contests at the local and state levels.
Initial results from the 2024 general election …
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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11/5/24
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The North Thurston High School basketball court was brimming last week with the kind of intensity found in a game with a state championship berth on the line.
But something far more important …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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11/5/24
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The Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project will enter its next phase thanks to the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners.
The county commissioners voted 3-1 to approve a 25-year …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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11/5/24
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office will continue providing law enforcement services to the City of Tenino exclusively for priority calls between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. daily from 2025 …
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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11/5/24
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Thurston County Public Health and Social Services reported an algae danger alert for Lake Lawrence, Friday, Oct. 25.
Lab results taken from Lake Lawrence on Oct. 22 detected microcystins toxin …
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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10/29/24
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Thurston County law and justice stakeholders announced on Monday, Oct. 21, the upcoming launch of the Thurston County Court Alternative Program (TC-CAP) on Dec. 1, 2024. The program will take an …
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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10/29/24
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An Island County elections observer was escorted out of the Auditor’s Office on Monday for refusing to wear a facemask.
The masking requirement came from Island County Auditor Sheilah …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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10/28/24
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County commissioners delay vote for Deschutes Estuary restoration agreement for further legal review
The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners will hold off on voting to approve an interlocal agreement (ILA) for the Deschutes Estuary restoration project while further legal review is being …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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10/22/24
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As JT Wilcox will retire from his position in the state Legislature at the end of his term, two local Republican candidates are on the ballot to replace the longtime politician in the state …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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10/8/24
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While still recovering from transplant surgery after fighting stage 5 kidney failure for more than a year, George Sharp, rural program manager for the Thurston Economic Development Council’s …
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By Owen Sexton /For The Nisqually Valley News
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10/8/24
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Sex reassignment procedures and surgeries on children have gained national prominence in recent years, and half of U.S. states now have laws passed either restricting or banning them.
Newly …
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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10/8/24
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If there was any question of the interest in the Third Congressional District, the collection of state and national media who traveled to Longview Wednesday for a debate between freshman Democratic …
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By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com
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10/3/24
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As Third Congressional District candidates U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, the Democratic incumbent, and Joe Kent, her Republican challenger, prepare to face each other in a debate at Lower …
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By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com
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10/1/24
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With Gary Edwards set to retire from the Thurston County Commission following the conclusion of his second term, two new local candidates are seeking to replace the independent on the board of …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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10/1/24
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Thurston County took the first step toward enhancing its sheriff’s office services with the potential purchase of a building at 1111 Israel Road SW in Tumwater, valued at $14,250,000. The Board …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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9/24/24
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Mount Rainier National Park has lifted the parkwide fire ban after consultation with federal fire management officials, park officials announced Friday, Sept. 20.
Campfires are now permitted at …
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For the Nisqually Valley News
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9/24/24
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At the end of August, U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, introduced a new bipartisan U.S. House resolution — HR 9421 — that if approved will officially rename the U.S. Postal …
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For the Nisqually Valley News
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9/24/24
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On Friday, Sept. 27, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) will conduct a statewide “One More Stop” emphasis patrol in honor of fallen Trooper Christopher Gadd.
The statewide emphasis …
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/13/24
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