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Roughly half of the more than 1.3 million family caregivers in Washington have been set back financially due to their responsibilities.
That’s one of the sobering findings in a new …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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10/29/25
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Thurston County’s Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials, also known as the salary commission, voted Monday, Oct. 20, to retain current salaries for the Thurston County …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/29/25
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Thurston County Public Health and Social Services has reported toxic algae blooms for Offut Lake and Lake Lawrence, a news release from Thurston County Public Health and Social Services stated.
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/29/25
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Some Thurston County Democratic candidates are cutting ties with a company hired to do campaign work, after learning that the owner of Seeley Media is a convicted child rapist.
Joshua Headley, a …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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10/29/25
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Voters in western Washington are casting ballots in four legislative races that could reveal whether the electorate wants to change the direction the state is going.
But another factor might be …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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10/29/25
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Washington state will give food banks $2.2 million per week as they deal with the potential end of food stamp benefits due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
The Trump …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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10/28/25
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Fay Ranches has recently announced the availability of Silver Springs Cattle Ranch, a 1,058-plus-acre property located in the heart of Thurston County. Offered at $49,995,000, “this holding …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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10/28/25
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Health insurance premiums for those buying their own insurance plans are set to increase next year as Obama-era tax credits expire. According to Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, the premiums in …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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10/28/25
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The almost cleaned-up Eatonville Landfill, a project that’s been in the works for decades, should look indistinguishable from the rest of the state park around it once cleanup crews remove the …
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By The Nisqually Valley News staff
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10/28/25
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Statements were issued this week by the Yelm Community Schools district and a levy-supporting organization following reports that Joshua Headley — who according to a court conviction groomed …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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10/28/25
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Last month, Gov. Bob Ferguson launched the ZEVergreen initiative via the Department of Ecology in response to President Donald Trump’s cuts in federal funding for electric vehicle rebates.
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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10/28/25
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Farrelli’s Pizza has announced in a news release the launch of its Toy & Coat Donation Drive in support of Santa’s Castle, running through Nov. 24. The effort aims to bring holiday …
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By The Nisqually Valley News staff
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10/28/25
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A coalition of Democratic state officials sued the Trump administration Tuesday, asking a federal judge to force the release of food assistance funds for 42 million people that the U.S. Department of …
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By Jacob Fischler / States Newsroom
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10/28/25
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The Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) has recognized Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, for his leadership in delivering state capital budget funding for the Tenino Agriculture Innovation …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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10/28/25
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Despite closing its mining operation in 2006, the TransAlta mine north of Centralia has recently received an extension on its mining permit from the federal government. The extension will allow …
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Jacob Moore / For Nisqually Valley News
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10/28/25
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Facebook’s parent company is asking Washington state’s high court to overturn what the state’s attorney general has called the largest campaign finance penalty in the nation’s …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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10/28/25
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During a Yelm Community Schools (YCS) Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23, Traci Schulz, Southworth Elementary assistant principal, highlighted some of the new changes and goals for the …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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10/28/25
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During a Yelm Community Schools (YCS) board of directors meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23, Dr. Lisa Cadero-Smith, assistant superintendent, announced that a committee would be engaging in a comprehensive …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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10/28/25
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During a Yelm Community Schools Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23, Superintendent Chris Woods discussed some of the enrollment challenges faced within YCS and across the state. Woods …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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10/28/25
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During a Yelm Community Schools (YCS) Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23, principals from every school in the district honored two staff members from their respective location with …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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10/28/25
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