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Washington workers will see a higher deduction on their paychecks come January 1, 2027 as the state collects more taxpayer money for its paid leave program.
The Washington State Employment …
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Carleen Johnson | The Center Square
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10/27/26
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More than half a million Oregon voters have returned their ballots as of Monday morning, about 16% of the state’s 3.1 million registered voters, according to unofficial ballot return data from the …
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Mia Maldonado / Oregon Capital Chronicle
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10/27/26
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Across Washington state, schools rolled out a support system designed to help high school freshmen over the last few years.
In the Ninth Grade Success initiative, teachers and other school …
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Aspen Ford / Washington State Standard
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10/27/26
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The top federal prosecutor in Seattle claimed on Monday that more than 400 noncitizens have been voting in Washington, as the Trump administration’s crusade against alleged voter fraud intensifies …
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Jake Goldstein-Street / Washington State Standard
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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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Submitted by Family Education & Support Services (FESS)
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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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Pressure is increasing on Providence Park Stadium and the Portland Thorns soccer team following an incident Friday night in which Seattle podcaster Brandi Kruse and several others said they were …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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10/26/26
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Voters may evict the sheriff from office in Pierce County, make Snohomish County Council seats nonpartisan and bar residents from serving on the Everett City Council and in the Legislature, even …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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10/26/26
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The National Federation for Independent Business is sounding the alarm about impacts on small businesses in Washington if the recently passed income tax remains in place.
Washington State …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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10/23/26
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Washington state voters are getting the message: Don’t wait to turn in your ballots.
As of Friday afternoon, 705,231 ballots had been returned with 66.4% arriving via drop boxes, a sign early …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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10/23/26
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It’s unclear what role federal election monitors will play or how many there will be in King County on Election Day.
The U.S. Department of Justice informed King County Elections Director …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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10/23/26
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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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