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Tax legislation Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Wednesday targets the last coal-fired power plant in the Pacific Northwest.
But if the coal tax and a related climate pollution fee work as …
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By Tom Banse / The Washington State Standard
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3/11/26
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By the Thurston Chronicle staff
March 31, 2026, is now International Transgender Day of Visibility in Thurston County, the county Board of Health proclaimed Tuesday.
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3/11/26
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The Tumwater Police Guild formally endorsed incumbent Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders Wednesday for re-election.
The guild, which represents members of the Tumwater Police …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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3/11/26
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Olympia Indivisible and Evergreen Resistance, along with coalition partners, have invited the public to attend a third “No Kings” protest at the state Capitol on March 28.
“No Thrones, No …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/11/26
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Democrat candidate for Thurston County sheriff Kevin Burton-Crow says that, despite his opponent’s claims, a proposed state law on increased standards for elected sheriffs would not impact his …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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3/11/26
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Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers this week confirmed razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks beaches from March 17 …
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3/11/26
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Beginning July 8, the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will no longer provide hunting and fishing licenses or other license products on waterproof, tear-resistant license paper …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/11/26
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While the Tenino City Council approved its 2026 annual budget at the end of last year, Tenino Mayor Dave Watterson announced amendments are already being considered during a council meeting work …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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3/11/26
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Yelm-based Toro World Club (TWC) had a successful showing inside of the Tacoma Dome on Sunday, Feb. 22, in the WSWA Folkstyle State Championships, as the program placed 39th out of 144 total teams. …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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3/11/26
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One Net Yelm, whose mission as an organization is to provide support to worthy causes in the greater Yelm region, hosted a pancake feed fundraiser to support Yelm Senior Center on Saturday, March 7, …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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3/11/26
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Saturday, March 28 7th annual fishing tournament The seventh annual Nisqually Valley Trout Fishing Tournament is set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 at Lake Lawrence. Trophies will be …
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3/11/26
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As Dancing Needles Tattoo continues to cement itself as a community pillar in Yelm and surrounding cities by supporting non-profit organizations, Youth Athletics Recreation Development (YARD) is next …
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By Jacob Dimond / Nisqually Valley News
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3/11/26
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders is calling on Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto a bill that, among other changes, would allow for the removal of elected sheriffs who are decertified by …
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Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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3/11/26
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For the third time in school history, the Fort Stevens Elementary choir will head to King County and into the Emerald City to perform The Star-Spangled Banner, the national anthem of the United …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmmonline.com
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3/11/26
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A man was shot in the leg near the “Jungle” homeless encampment in Olympia on Friday, March 6. The Olympia Police Department is investigating. Officers were dispatched to the 3200 block of Martin …
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Emily Fitzgerald / For Nisqually Valley News
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3/11/26
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The Thurston County Food Bank accepted a full semi-truck load of food from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Humanitarian Aid & Welfare Program on Thursday, March 5. The 40,000 …
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Emily Fitzgerald / For Nisqually Valley News
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3/11/26
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The decades-in-the-making Yelm Loop project is crossing off a key objective prior to construction by officially going out to bid on Monday, March 16, as announced by Yelm Public Services Director, …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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3/11/26
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Rainier School District (RSD) is shining bright and making history, as it was announced that RSD has been selected as one of 25 award-winning school districts across Washington state to receive the …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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3/11/26
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Twelve students in Yelm High School’s sports medicine program will join YHS sports medicine and medical careers instructor, Gary Clinton, on a trip to Pasadena, California, as the program is set to …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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3/11/26
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Facing a $4.5 million budget cut, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders stood at the podium last September to speak directly to the County Board of Commissioners. He wasn’t alone. About 100 local …
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Jacob Farmer / For Nisqually Valley News
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3/11/26
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