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The race for a seat to represent Washington's Third Congressional District is heating up and, as a battle ground district, is expected to be one of the more expensive races in the country.
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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6/22/26
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The Association of Washington Business (AWB) has announced support for 36 candidates running for the state Legislature based on their voting record on issues important to employers.
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/22/26
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The Women Of Color In Leadership Movement, in partnership with Media Island International, the Hawk Foundation and other sponsors, held its sixth annual Juneteenth celebration at Rebecca Howard Park …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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6/22/26
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After nearly an hour of heated debate, the Thurston County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to delay renewal of $15.29 million in homeless services and affordable housing contracts for the …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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6/19/26
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Two people were evacuated from a fully involved house fire near Offut Lake early Thursday morning.
They were both treated for smoke inhalation and transferred to local hospitals for …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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6/19/26
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Thurston County Commissioners on Tuesday put a one-year halt on permitting new public and private involuntary detention centers and correctional facilities in Thurston County.
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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6/19/26
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Due to forecasted high temperatures on Tuesday, June 23, Thurston County Public Health and Social Services has issued a “Hazardous Weather” advisory to increase shelter-in-place efforts.
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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6/19/26
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Thurston County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) is reporting a toxic algae bloom in Lake Lawrence and the possible presence of a parasite that causes swimmer’s itch in Ward Lake.
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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6/19/26
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Black balloons flew over Lacey on Thursday in remembrance of Deven and Alexander Borgen, who now have a permanent memorial at the street corner where they met their untimely ends.
“This …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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6/19/26
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A Yelm man accused of attempting to elude a police vehicle in May faces new charges after he allegedly collided head-on with a logging truck while intoxicated.
The crash reportedly left …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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6/18/26
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The union representing most Timberland Regional Library (TRL) workers and TRL Board of Trustees President-Elect Dustin Loup have added their names to the list of those opposed to current Board of …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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6/18/26
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The Thurston County Auditor’s Elections Division mailed over 10,000 primary election ballots to military and overseas voters registered in Thurston County.
Ballot envelopes must be …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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6/18/26
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Starting Monday, June 15, the Thurston County Resource Hub is hosting a month-long donation drive to support community members in need, according to a Facebook post by the Thurston County Resource …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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6/18/26
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More than 400 graduates crossed the stage beneath the bright lights inside of the Tacoma Dome on Sunday, June 7, as Yelm High School’s class of 2026 celebrated the culmination of four years of hard …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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6/17/26
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Rainier High School’s graduating class of 2026 — which featured 60 students from the local school — was celebrated in full force by the Rainier community on Friday, June 5, inside of a packed …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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6/17/26
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With the Tenino Police Department officially dissolved as of May 12, Mayor Dave Watterson made a proclamation honoring and thanking the many officers who served with the department throughout its …
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By Owen Sexton /owen@chronline.com
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6/17/26
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The Washington state Fish and Wildlife Commission held a hybrid meeting in Olympia from June 11 to 13 to approve proposed land transactions and the lynx periodic status review, a recent news release …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/17/26
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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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