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Neighbors across the region will soon see a boost in local connection, storytelling and civic participation, thanks to $60,100 in Project Connect: Civic Life & Belonging Grants awarded to 21 …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/13/26
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Washington drivers will soon have a new way to show their support for Mount St. Helens through a specialty license plate launching Aug. 19.
The Mount St. Helens Institute created the plate in …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/10/26
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Voices in Olympia joined others around the nation at 3 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on Wednesday, July 8, for a simultaneous reading of the Declaration of Independence.
The America 250 civic event …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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7/10/26
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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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As of June 16, the Washington Digital Newspapers program has officially gathered more than a million pages from historic local newspapers in its online collection.
To access the program …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/3/26
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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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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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Unions representing workers at five Pacific Northwest newspapers have ratified a new three-year contract with McClatchy Media, securing guaranteed raises and some of the strongest protections against …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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6/29/26
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The Olympia Tumwater Foundation has announced the launch of Evenings at the Falls, a new summer event series at Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls. Presented by Friends of the Falls, the series brings …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/29/26
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The field of Chambers Prairie Elementary School in Lacey, usually a place of play, is temporarily transformed into a place of grief, reflection and remembrance.
“The Wall that Heals,” a …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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6/26/26
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While investigators still have no suspects when it comes to who committed the vandalism, volunteers began the cleanup work this past week on the damage done at High Rock Lookout, according to members …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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6/26/26
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The Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) celebrated the success of local businesses Wednesday with its annual Business Awards.
The nominees and award winners represent innovation, …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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6/26/26
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Five years ago, Tara Chestnut was working as the Mount Rainier National Park wildlife program manager, collaborating with the nonprofit Cascade Carnivores Project to monitor the Cascade red fox …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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6/26/26
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The City of Tenino has announced a day of community festivities on Saturday, June 27.
Residents and visitors alike are invited to celebrate Tenino Family Fun Day, the America 250 Celebration and …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/24/26
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‘The Wall That Heals’: Nation’s largest Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica arrives in Thurston County
The City of Lacey welcomed “The Wall That Heals,” the nation’s largest replica of the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, June 23.
The Wall That Heals travels …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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6/24/26
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While members of the Rainier City Council didn’t have too long of a monthly meeting last week on Tuesday, June 9 — the only agenda item was approval of the South Thurston County community’s …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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6/17/26
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners celebrated Pride Month on Tuesday with its annual proclamation and celebration.
Since 2018, Thurston County has been officially recognizing the month …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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6/17/26
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Brooklynn Bell, a ninth grade homeschooled student from Rainier, punched her ticket to the 78th annual National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) in Lincoln, Nebraska, in the breakaway roping …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/16/26
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Close to 20 attendees filed into the Bucoda Community Center on Tuesday, June 9, for the regular monthly meeting of the Bucoda Town Council.
Tensions were high during the meeting as, over the …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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6/15/26
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