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The union representing Seattle teachers has voted to authorize a strike, putting the start of the school year on Sept. 2 in jeopardy.
The in-person vote at the Seattle Convention Center on …
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By Randy Diamond / The Center Square
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8/28/26
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The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday sued Arizona , New Mexico , Oregon and Washington over laws that allow immigrants in the country without legal status to pay in-state college tuition in the …
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By Shauneen Miranda / States Newsroom
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8/28/26
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Grammy-nominated hitmaker and radio host Jim Brickman is set to play his highly anticipated concert tour, “Piano Sensation Live & a little bit of Christmas,” at the Washington Center for the …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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8/27/26
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South Sound Partners for Philanthropy invites nonprofit professionals, board members and community leaders from across the region to an evening event featuring national nonprofit speaker, motivator, …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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8/27/26
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A multi-state crime spree was interrupted Wednesday night when several suspects were arrested in Thurston County.
The suspects, whose names have not been released by law enforcement, …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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8/27/26
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Yelm City Councilors unanimously approved amendment no. 2 in the professional services agreement with Parametrix for the Rhoton Road reconstruction project, expanding design plans from 60% to 100% …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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8/27/26
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Have you ever attended an out-of-city convention or an out-of-state meeting, and found that you’ve forgotten to pack a nice pair of slacks, a collared shirt or a tie, but you’re crunched on time …
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8/27/26
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Saturday, Aug. 29 Evergreen Fest: youth music festival The City of Yelm will host Evergreen Fest, a local youth music festival, at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, at Yelm City Park. The free event will …
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8/27/26
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Tenino’s Keith Phillips was recently notified he will be the recipient of a 2026 State Historic Preservation Officer’s Career Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to the craft of …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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8/27/26
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The 32nd annual three-day long Rainier Bluegrass Festival was once again a big hit for the community, and in 2026, a packed crowd sat comfortably in their lawn chairs with friends and family at …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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8/27/26
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Several local political candidates were attendees of Orion Watch’s Back to School Bash event on Sunday, Aug. 23, at the Thurston County Fairgrounds and shared the common idea that all youth in …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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8/27/26
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Orion Watch Community Outreach Programs, a Thurston County non-profit organization with the mission of restoring hope for juveniles and adults impacted by the justice system by providing tools, …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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8/27/26
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Over 100 residents of Rainier and surrounding areas broke out their dancing shoes and gathered during the evening hours of Friday, Aug. 21, at Holiday Park, for the annual Rainier Round Up Days …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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8/27/26
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Quagga mussels detected again in Idaho, but numbers are down as Ag Department makes eradication push
Idaho state officials say they are continuing to push for full eradication of quagga mussels after again detecting the invasive species in the Snake River near Twin Falls earlier this month. Although …
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Clark Corbin / Idaho Capital Sun
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8/27/26
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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, economic growth in Oregon has underperformed the nation’s.
Now, the gap between the two is closing and the state’s economic output is growing at about the same …
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Alex Baumhardt / Oregon Capital Chronicle
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8/27/26
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Oregon’s attorney general has closed the door on several potential criminal investigations into federal agents that were spurred by reports of alleged misconduct reported by Oregonians since last …
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Shaanth Nanguneri / Oregon Capital Chronicle
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8/27/26
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Arthur West is a prolific filer of legal complaints in pursuit of greater government transparency and a fairer political system in Washington.
Typically, he represents himself and targets …
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Jerry Cornfield / Washington State Standard
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8/27/26
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In a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc., Washington state is guaranteed to receive $237 million, with the potential to collect up to nearly $339 million over the …
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By Andrew Paxton / The Center Square
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8/26/26
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After the U.S. imposed a 50% tariff on a wide swath of Canadian imports last week, the Washington city of Blaine — with about 6,500 residents and two border crossings — sees it as another bump in …
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By Sydney Jackson / The Center Square contributor
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8/26/26
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A legal challenge has been filed against the proposal planned for the November ballot to ask Pierce County voters if they want to amend the county charter to make the office of sheriff an appointed, …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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8/26/26
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