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While some might call it political theater, state lawmakers held a public hearing on Wednesday for a mid-decennial redistricting effort that has almost no chance of passing this session.
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Tim Clouser / The Center Square
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1/21/26
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Colleen Melody is officially the Washington state Supreme Court’s newest justice.
Melody is replacing retired Justice Mary Yu, a trailblazing jurist appointed in 2014. Gov. Bob Ferguson …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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1/21/26
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Gov. Bob Ferguson on Wednesday requested the Trump administration approve a major disaster declaration to open up federal funding in response to the historic flooding that beset the state last …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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1/21/26
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The first influenza-related death of the 2025-26 flu season in Thurston County was reported on Wednesday.
The county issued a news release on Jan. 21 stating that Thurston County Public …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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1/21/26
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AI-security technology will soon be installed on 14 security cameras at the Thurston County Voter Services office. In a divisive 3-2 vote on Tuesday, Jan. 20, the Thurston County Board of …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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1/21/26
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Wolf Haven International in Tenino will hold its annual fundraising gala from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 14.
The sanctuary’s Wolves & Wine Gala brings together friends, family and wolf …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/21/26
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Protesters held anti-ICE and anti-Trump signs during the Free America Walkout at the Washington state Capitol in Olympia on Tuesday, Jan. 20. The “Free America” protests were being held …
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1/21/26
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If lawmakers want to clamp down on citizen initiatives, Washington state Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, says they should be willing to follow the same rules themselves.
In a news release, Walsh …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/21/26
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The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has ordered Puget Sound Energy to start itemizing costs from Washington's Climate Commitment Act on customer bills by June 2026.
The CCA …
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By Brett Davis / The Center Square
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1/21/26
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A bill that changes the state's initiative process was touted by supporters as stopping aggressive signature gatherers and wealthy special interests on Tuesday, but critics dubbed it …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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1/21/26
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Several proposals intended to pose barriers to federal immigration enforcement received hearings on Tuesday after Gov. Bob Ferguson urged support for a related mask ban last week.
Ferguson …
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Tim Clouser / The Center Square
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1/21/26
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In a win for President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, a recent court ruling has cleared the way for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to resume using states’ Medicaid data to find …
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By Anna Claire Vollers / States Newsroom
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1/21/26
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Editor’s note: If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org .
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By Shalina Chatlani / States Newsroom
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1/21/26
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The Washington Legislature is again considering empowering local governments to tax short-term housing rentals, much to the irritation of homeowners who rent out their properties on platforms like …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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1/21/26
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Thurston County has been recognized by the Washington Public Treasurer’s Association (WPTA) for excellence in its approach to investing the public funds under its care, the county announced …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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1/20/26
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Thursday, Jan. 22 Rainier girls basketball hosts Morton Rainier High School’s girls basketball team will host Central 2B League opponent, Morton High School, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22, inside …
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1/20/26
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During the Yelm City Council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20, Gary Cooper, City of Yelm planning and building manager, held a second public hearing in regards to an interlocal agreement (ILA) between the …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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1/20/26
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City of Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto took some time at the start of the Yelm City Council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13, to recognize “Korean-American Day” in the city through the form of a mayoral …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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1/20/26
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Yelm City Council has elected a new Mayor Pro Tem following the departure of former councilor and fill-in mayor, Joshua Crossman. During a Yelm City Council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13, councilor …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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1/20/26
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Kevin Burton-Crow, a retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class and current special victims detective with the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office, is running for Thurston County sheriff. Burton-Crow …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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1/20/26
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