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Despite all the adversity experienced by students, teachers and staff throughout Yelm Community Schools (YCS) as financial uncertainty continues, the district saw a record year in graduation rates …
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10/29/26
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A Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputy involved in a non-fatal shooting in Yelm earlier this year has been cleared of wrongdoing by the Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
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10/28/26
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“Where is your natural spiritual home? Some places have a way of putting a bad week in perspective. A mountain makes the office politics seem smaller. A familiar stretch of water brings back …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/28/26
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At least 1,352 Washington residents died by suicide in 2025, at a rate of 15.5 deaths per 100,000 people, according to new data from the Washington state Department of Health (DOH).
Adults 65 …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/28/26
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The Thurston County Auditor’s Office is hard at work preparing for the Nov. 3 general election in Thurston County.
One aspect of that work that takes place year-round is updating voter …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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10/27/26
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An 11-year-old Yelm boy was recently diagnosed with a terminal and aggressive form of cancer, and his family is now seeking support from the community to assist with medical costs, missed wages and …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/27/26
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A driver was injured when he struck a ditch and a sign on southbound Interstate 5 in Lacey on Friday, Oct. 23.
The driver, identified by the Washington State Patrol as Cameron C. Grunberg, …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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10/26/26
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For many families, the holiday season is a time of excitement, traditions and making memories together.
“But for families facing financial hardship, the holidays can also bring a painful …
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10/26/26
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Derek Sanders has spent the last four years rebuilding the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office, and the community’s trust in the department, from the ground up.
“We have seen historic …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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10/26/26
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The cost of providing safe and reliable drinking water in Thurston County is steadily increasing.
Inflation, construction costs, and necessary treatment costs to address PFAS “forever …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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10/26/26
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Jeff Curry seeks to ensure that Thurston County’s utility services remain fair, reliable and affordable for every resident.
To do so, Curry is running for Position 3 on the Thurston PUD Board …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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10/26/26
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When an apartment fire in Tumwater occurred Oct. 15, it left dozens of residents unable to return home. Some of the residents also lost access to essentials like oxygen, insulin and heart medications …
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10/26/26
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Emily Clouse has spent her first term on the Thurston County Board of Commissioners integrating herself into the work the county does in the community and gaining a deeper understanding of the …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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10/26/26
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On Saturday night, a matchup between Thurston County Sheriff's Office employees and local firefighters — better known as the Fire and Ice charity basketball game — was held at Tumwater High …
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10/26/26
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The Thurston County Mainstream Republicans was set to have its regular Wednesday luncheon meeting in Olympia on Wednesday, Oct. 21, when the group was unexpectedly forced to cancel.
The reason …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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10/23/26
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It is now easier than ever for Washington residents to prepare for the devastating financial consequences of flooding, a news release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) stated this …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/23/26
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John Ficker became the executive director of the Thurston County Food Bank on July 1, 2025.
By the end of his first week, the U.S. federal government had passed H.R. 1.
Among other things, …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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10/23/26
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Yelm Community Schools is on its fifth attempt to pass an educational programs and operations maintenance levy.
The levy is necessary for the financial stability of the school district, …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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10/23/26
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A group of congressmen and U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson descended on Chehalis Wednesday with a message that is likely familiar to voters: This is the most important election of your lifetime.
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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10/22/26
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House Speaker Mike Johnson returned to Washington state on Wednesday to campaign alongside Republican John Braun, a sign of how important the state senator’s bid to unseat Democratic U.S. Rep. …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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10/22/26
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