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The Thurston County Chamber of Commerce will host a Meet the Candidates event at its September Chamber Forum from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Saint Martin’s University’s …
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8/17/26
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South Puget Sound Community College's (SPSCC) Craft Brewing & Distilling program celebrated the first-ever public release of a beer developed by students.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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8/17/26
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A motorcyclist who was airlifted with serious injuries after he crashed into a ditch in Thurston County on Friday is facing possible DUI-related charges.
Sir Bradley N. Davidson, 33, of …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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8/17/26
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The Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is launching a new online map as part of the agency’s ongoing Aquatic Biodiversity Study. This new map shows freshwater ecosystems …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/14/26
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Thurston County will hold its third annual Resource Hub Block Party on Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event brings dozens of community agencies into one venue, 929 …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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8/14/26
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The Thurston County Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday celebrated the retirement of its most-beloved and longest-serving employee, relative to their lifespan.
Marshal, a 12-year-old black …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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8/14/26
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Since becoming interim executive director in May 2026, Andrea Heisel has focused on strengthening Timberland Regional Library’s [TRL] financial future, increasing transparency, and ensuring the …
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By The Daily World
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8/13/26
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The Evergreen State College women’s soccer team kicked off the 2026 season with its annual alumni game held Saturday, Aug. 8. The Geoducks alumni prevailed 2-0 over the 2026 squad. The women’s …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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8/13/26
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Saturday, Aug. 15 Celebrating 80 years of Grocery Outlet Yelm Grocery Outlet will celebrate the 80-year anniversary of Grocery Outlet as an entity from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15, at its …
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8/13/26
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VFW Post 5580 and its Auxiliary will conclude the summer of 2026 in busy fashion, as the organizations will host two separate events — the Veterans Cup Golf Tournament, and the Military Heroes Car …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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8/13/26
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Yelm Public Works director highlights critical transportation projects set to occur within two years
The topic of traffic in Yelm and surrounding regions has been discussed by local residents for decades, and Cody Colt, Yelm Public Works director, highlighted several projects set for the next two …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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8/13/26
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We Love Rainier WA, a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the small Thurston County-based community, will host the 32nd annual Bluegrass Festival on Friday, Aug. 21, Saturday, Aug. 22, and …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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8/13/26
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Washington was one of five states throughout the United States, including Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Virginia, to hold a primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 4, and initial results show …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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8/13/26
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Nearly 1,000 community members from Yelm and surrounding areas, give or take, flocked into Yelm City Park during the evening hours of Friday, Aug. 7, and Saturday, Aug. 8, to enjoy the laid back, …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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8/13/26
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National Night Out, an annual community event throughout the United States inspired to strengthen relationships between residents and local law enforcement jurisdictions, was celebrated in Yelm at …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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8/13/26
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The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) on Tuesday announced its completion of the deadly force investigation that began following an officer-involved shooting on June 4 in Yelm. The sheriff’s …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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8/13/26
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Photos by Dylan Reubenking / dylan@thurstonchronicle.com
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8/13/26
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Deer and elk hunters who bought a Washington multi-season application this year will have a chance to buy one of 3,137 remaining multi-season deer tags and 187 remaining multi-season elk tags in …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/12/26
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The application period for 2026-2027 Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteer Training program is open now through 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17.
In addition, the application period for the 2026-2027 …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/12/26
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Travelers should be on the lookout for orange signs, cones and flashing lights announcing lane closures starting in August as work begins to repair areas of Interstate 5 between Lacey and DuPont.
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/12/26
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