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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is inviting new applicants to join the ranks of over 1,200 certified master hunters across the state, a news release from the WDFW stated.
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/9/25
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Thurston County commissioners recently approved a temporary ban on residential yard waste burning and all land clearing burns in unincorporated areas of Thurston County, a news release from the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/9/25
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In an effort to promote data transparency and accountability, the Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, along with Measures for Justice, a national nonprofit, unveiled a new data tool …
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Jacob Farmer / Nisqually Valley News
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7/9/25
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Rainier residents gathered under sunny blue skies Sunday afternoon, June 29, for the second annual All-American Jubilee at Wilkowski Park. The family-friendly event, hosted by We Love Rainier WA, …
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Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
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7/9/25
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As head coach for the Yelm High School boys cross country team and a long distance coach on YHS’s track team, Alex McIntire has long had a vision of creating a culture of running. His efforts …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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7/8/25
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Tenino native and Nashville rising star Adam Craig will return to his hometown for two performances at the new Stone City Event Center on Friday, July 11, and Saturday, July 12, for the first outdoor …
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By the Nisqually Valley News staff
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7/8/25
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A police pursuit that began in Thurston County Sunday night, July 6, and continued to Pierce County ended in a fatality after the driver was ejected from his fleeing vehicle upon collision with …
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By the Nisqually Valley News staff
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7/8/25
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To close out the Fourth of July weekend, the City of Yelm hosted its first ever “Brass on the Grass” concert at Yelm City Park on a sunny Sunday afternoon, July 6. Over 100 Yelm residents …
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Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
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7/8/25
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Erin Sunshine, a longtime Yelm resident and former business owner in the community, believes nobody deserves to go hungry. Her actions have backed her beliefs throughout 2025, as earlier in the year …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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7/8/25
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In Yelm, you know you’re officially approaching the Fourth of July when the Yelm FFA Alumni Association sets its trailer up in the parking lot of the 507 Taproom, just off Yelm Avenue. For over …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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7/8/25
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Senior Action Network (SAN) and its member businesses are calling all seniors. SAN will host its annual “Lakefair 50+ in the Park” from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, July 18, at Heritage …
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By the Nisqually Valley News staff
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7/8/25
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Over 10,000 area residents gathered at Rainier Vista Community Park on Thursday, July 3, for the annual Lacey Fireworks Spectacular, a Thurston County institution for over 50 years. The free …
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Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
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7/8/25
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Over 40 parade entries moseyed their way down Warren Street at noon on Friday, July 4, for Roy’s annual Fourth of July parade. Some traveled on foot pulling ponies. Others rode horses, tractors …
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Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
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7/8/25
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In efforts to help alleviate Yelm’s long-lasting traffic congestion issues, Mayor Joe DePinto has held very preliminary conversations with Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) about opening a gate …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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7/8/25
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It took decades, but the Yelm Loop project, also known commonly as the Yelm Bypass, will finally go to bid for construction this November. Yelm Public Works Director Cody Colt told the Nisqually …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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7/8/25
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With many national parks facing huge backlogs of deferred maintenance — Yellowstone National Park alone is estimated to have more than $1 billion — the federal government is proposing a …
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By Micah Drew / States Newsroom
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7/8/25
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Tenino native and Nashville rising star Adam Craig will return to his hometown for two performances at the new Stone City Event Center on Friday, July 11, and Saturday, July 12, for the first outdoor …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/7/25
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The High Rock Lookout and surrounding area have been closed to the public for the construction and renovation of the High Rock Lookout on the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District. This closure order will …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/7/25
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Though Washington State Parks, like other parts of state government, did not make it through this year’s legislative session with its budget unscathed, park visitors shouldn’t notice any …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / The Washington State Standard
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7/5/25
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Firefighters and public lands managers are urging Washington residents to use extra caution when setting off fireworks this Fourth of July due to dry conditions.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / The Washington State Standard
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7/2/25
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