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Members of the Rainier City Council met on Tuesday, March 10, for their regular monthly meeting at Rainier City Hall.
Dominating most of the discussion was city code for storage and parking of …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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3/16/26
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The Washington state Department of Commerce this week announced $16.8 million in clean energy grants to support 22 projects in 17 tribal communities across Washington.
The awards will also fund …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/13/26
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Washington state Reps. Hunter Abell, R-Inchelium, and Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, say legislation passed this week following a historic 24-hour floor debate to create a Washington state income tax …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/13/26
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Two Yelm-area men were hospitalized following a crash near Mineral Thursday that could result in vehicular assault and DUI charges, according to a release from the Washington State Patrol.
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/13/26
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Democratic state senators in Washington pushed a state income tax across the legislative finish line Wednesday after Republicans’ last-ditch attempt to derail it failed.
On a 27-21 vote, …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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3/12/26
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The day after majority party Democrats in the Washington state House of Representatives passed, after a 24-hour debate, a tax on annual personal income exceeding $1 million, business organizations …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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3/11/26
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Democrats in the Washington Legislature released a budget deal Wednesday balanced with one-time maneuvers, siphoning of rainy day reserves and slashing of child care funding.
“There will be a …
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By Jerry Cornfield and Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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3/11/26
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Tax legislation Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Wednesday targets the last coal-fired power plant in the Pacific Northwest.
But if the coal tax and a related climate pollution fee work as …
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By Tom Banse / The Washington State Standard
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3/11/26
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By the Thurston Chronicle staff
March 31, 2026, is now International Transgender Day of Visibility in Thurston County, the county Board of Health proclaimed Tuesday.
First established …
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3/11/26
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The Tumwater Police Guild formally endorsed incumbent Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders Wednesday for re-election.
The guild, which represents members of the Tumwater Police …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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3/11/26
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Olympia Indivisible and Evergreen Resistance, along with coalition partners, have invited the public to attend a third “No Kings” protest at the state Capitol on March 28.
“No Thrones, No …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/11/26
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Democrat candidate for Thurston County sheriff Kevin Burton-Crow says that, despite his opponent’s claims, a proposed state law on increased standards for elected sheriffs would not impact his …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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3/11/26
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Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers this week confirmed razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks beaches from March 17 …
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3/11/26
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Beginning July 8, the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will no longer provide hunting and fishing licenses or other license products on waterproof, tear-resistant license paper …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/11/26
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While the Tenino City Council approved its 2026 annual budget at the end of last year, Tenino Mayor Dave Watterson announced amendments are already being considered during a council meeting work …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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3/11/26
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Yelm-based Toro World Club (TWC) had a successful showing inside of the Tacoma Dome on Sunday, Feb. 22, in the WSWA Folkstyle State Championships, as the program placed 39th out of 144 total teams. …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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3/11/26
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One Net Yelm, whose mission as an organization is to provide support to worthy causes in the greater Yelm region, hosted a pancake feed fundraiser to support Yelm Senior Center on Saturday, March 7, …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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3/11/26
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Saturday, March 28 7th annual fishing tournament The seventh annual Nisqually Valley Trout Fishing Tournament is set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 at Lake Lawrence. Trophies will be …
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3/11/26
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As Dancing Needles Tattoo continues to cement itself as a community pillar in Yelm and surrounding cities by supporting non-profit organizations, Youth Athletics Recreation Development (YARD) is next …
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By Jacob Dimond / Nisqually Valley News
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3/11/26
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders is calling on Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto a bill that, among other changes, would allow for the removal of elected sheriffs who are decertified by …
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Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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3/11/26
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