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The Offut Lake Resort north of Tenino will once again hold its annual polar plunge event on New Year’s morning, Thursday, Jan. 1, at 10 a.m.
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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12/29/25
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Washington State Parks has announced its annual First Day Hikes events on Jan. 1, 2026.
More than 30 state parks across the state will host staff-led and self-guided hikes, snowshoe treks, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/29/25
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When the holidays wind down and the decorations get packed away, it’s time to figure out what to do with the Christmas tree. This season, free tree collection and drop-off opportunities are …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/23/25
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In the first photo, from the left, Jade and Lincoln Johnson, Santa, AJ Harvey, Luke and Josie Johnson, Thurston County Commissioner Wayne Fournier and his fianceé, Davina Keaulee, pose for a photo …
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12/19/25
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The Christmas Island display shines at the Maytown Assembly of God on Monday, Dec. 15, in these photos by photographer Ridley Hudson.
The dazzling display of lights and decorations is open every …
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12/17/25
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Wilcox Family Farms is continuing its holiday tradition of donating nearly one million eggs to food banks across the region, according to a news release from the company.
Starting with a …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/16/25
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In October 2023, Providence St. Peter and Providence Centralia were among the first hospitals in Washington state to implement a program called TeamBirth with support from the Washington State …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/15/25
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A gym was constructed in 1939 at 403 N. Nenant St. in Bucoda.
For years now, the historic building has been home to the Boo-Coda Spook-Tacular Haunted House during the South Thurston County …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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12/12/25
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With Christmas approaching, Santa Claus is set to make another appearance in the area this Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Tenino Depot Museum to hear what the children in South Thurston County hope to get …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/10/25
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The Sacajawea Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), in partnership with George Rogers Clark of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) and Masonic Memorial Park in Tumwater, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/3/25
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One of Yelm’s most popular restaurants, Red Lantern Asian Fusion, celebrated a milestone accomplishment on Monday, Dec. 1, as the business hosted a soft opening at its second official location. …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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12/2/25
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Olympia Family Theater and String and Shadow Puppet Theater have partnered for a whimsical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen,” running Dec. 4 to Dec. 28.
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/1/25
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Northeast Washington might be considered a rugged, quiet place, but it is making noise as the setting for the critically acclaimed “Train Dreams” movie currently streaming on Netflix.
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By Brandon Hansen / For The Chronicle
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12/1/25
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Three Thurston County families finalized adoptions on Thursday in celebration of National Adoption Day.
“Your child may not yet fully understand the depth of this day, but from …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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11/20/25
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The International Western Music Association (IWMA) has named Lewis County-based singer-songwriter Chris Guenther the 2025 IWMA Songwriter of the Year, recognizing his contributions to contemporary …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/19/25
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord presented a plaque Wednesday to Thurston County Sheriff’s Office deputies who were the first on scene of a fatal military helicopter crash near Summit Lake on Sept. 17.
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/19/25
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The Billy Frank Jr. Statue Committee has awarded Classic Foundry of Seattle a contract to create two bronze statues of the tribal leader.
One statue will be installed in Statuary Hall in …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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11/17/25
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O Bee Credit Union has announced it is donating $10,000 to local food banks to support neighbors in need.
This contribution aims to help bridge the gap caused by recent delays in …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/17/25
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Washington’s state land management agencies have designated 12 Discover Pass free days for 2026, meaning visitors to Washington state parks and other public land will not require payment.
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11/14/25
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