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The Southwest Washington Grazing school will host its second course April 16-19 in Tenino.
The four-day, on-site course is focused on rotational grazing systems, pasture management and grazing …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/23/26
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Thurston County will host the first-ever Thurston County Youth Exposition and Jackpot April 25-26, the county announced this week.
Entrance to the Thurston County Fairgrounds in Lacey will be …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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3/20/26
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The Board of Thurston County Commissioners celebrated Agriculture Day, International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists and World Frog Day during their business meeting on Tuesday.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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3/18/26
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The Washington State Parks system stated in a news release that the revenue it earns from roofed accommodations, camping, Discover Pass sales and other fees is a core funding stream that helps keep …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/18/26
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The Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging (LMTAAA) is inviting residents and partners to share what helps people as they age, and what needs to change, a news release from the agency stated.
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/16/26
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For more than five decades, the Crisis Clinic of Thurston and Mason Counties has been there for the community — answering phones in the middle of the night, listening without judgment, and helping …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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3/16/26
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The Tenino Area Chamber of Commerce and Tenino Arts will host the sixth annual Tenino Arts Spring Market at the historic Kodiak Room on March 13, 14 and 15.
Doors will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/9/26
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The Thurston County Food Bank accepted a full semi-truck load of food from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Humanitarian Aid & Welfare Program on Thursday, March 5.
The …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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3/6/26
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After 90 years of serving the Thurston County area, United Way of Thurston County will close its doors at the end of the month.
The nonprofit announced the impending closure on Tuesday, March 3.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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3/4/26
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For the first time in nine years of offering in-home care to vulnerable community members, Capital Homecare Cooperative yielded a profit in 2025 that went back to co-op members.
Co-op General …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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2/27/26
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Mount Rainier National Park will not implement a timed entry reservation for any portion of the park in 2026, a news release from the park announced.
The park will use parking management …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/27/26
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The Southwest Washington Grazing School will hold its third four-day intensive grazing course in Tenino this spring to teach locals about grazing techniques and pasture management.
Personnel …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/23/26
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Following are members of the Rainier Middle School Honor Roll.
The list was provided by the Rainier School District.
Principal’s List 4.0 GPA:
Eighth grade: Jaycee Barlow, Reagan R. …
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2/20/26
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The Nisqually Indian Tribe has awarded over $1.3 million in operational funding to more than 160 local agencies and organizations as part of its 2025 Charitable and Local Government Program, a news …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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2/16/26
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The Thurston County community gathered in Olympia on Wednesday to celebrate three leaders who have made significant impacts in the community: TVW, the Squaxin Island Tribe and Sensory Tool House LLC …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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2/13/26
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Following are members of Tenino High School’s First Semester Honor Roll.
Students who achieved a GPA between 3.0 and 4.0 are listed.
Lists were provided by the Tenino School District.
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/13/26
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Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Tuesday confirmed razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks beaches from Feb. 14 …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/11/26
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The Washington state Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is accepting nominations for a child or youth in foster care to throw the ceremonial first pitch during an upcoming Seattle …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/9/26
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Timberland Regional Library (TRL) announced this week it will implement a series of budget reductions in 2026 in response to an immediate and projected funding shortfall driven by rising costs, a …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/30/26
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For the 19th year, the family and friends of Karen Bodine gathered on the side of Littlerock Road Southwest in Rochester to mark the anniversary of the 37-year-old mother’s death.
Bodine was …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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1/23/26
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