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The third “Absolutely Free Sharing Market” will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 2, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at the Thurston County Fairgrounds.
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/27/26
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The Association of Washington Business (AWB) this week released its Energy Solutions Summit Report, a roadmap to addressing Washington’s urgent energy needs while supporting future economic growth.
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/27/26
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The City of Olympia on Tuesday declared March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility, urging all residents to respect and honor the right of transgender and gender diverse community members to live …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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3/27/26
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Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs applauded the signing of Senate Bill 5892 on Wednesday, March 25, which he said protects voters’ private information.
Any state or local election …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/27/26
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The Olympia Police Department responded to a total of 1,031 calls for service this week.
The department remarked upon the following notable trends:
Officers arrested the …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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3/27/26
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Two people were injured in a crash with a semi on southbound Interstate 5 in Thurston County on Wednesday.
The crash was reported at approximately 8:23 a.m. on March 25. The exit ramp from …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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3/26/26
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On March 26, a City of Olympia contractor temporarily removed the crosswalk markings at Legion Way and Columbia Street, as well as Washington Street and 5th Avenue.
This work is the first …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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3/26/26
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Following Thurston County’s lead, the Olympia City Council voted Tuesday, March 24, to adopt its own version of a Home Energy Score (HES) ordinance.
Effective May 1, 2027, the new policy …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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3/26/26
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After weeks of public backlash over its handling of a $3.8 million budget deficit, the Timberland Regional Library (TRL) Board of Trustees is taking steps towards accountability and making some …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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3/26/26
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Stephanie Maya thought the facts were on her side in the custody case for her 3-year-old son.
She’d recently escaped an abusive relationship with her ex-boyfriend, the father of her son. He …
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By Kelsey Turner / InvestigateWest
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3/26/26
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Timberland Regional Library (TRL) Executive Director Cheryl Heywood is resigning, according to information announced at a TRL business meeting on Wednesday.
Her departure comes as the …
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The Chronicle staff
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3/25/26
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The man who caused a crash that sent Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders to the hospital in April 2023 was sentenced Wednesday to three months in jail for vehicular assault.
He is additionally …
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3/25/26
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To the general public, Sensory Tool House’s shop in Lacey, filled with colorful and interactive items, might look like a toy store.
But to those who have or care for those with sensory …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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3/25/26
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The Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is encouraging shellfish gatherers to visit less popular public beaches to spread out harvest pressure, which has increased in recent …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/25/26
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Thurston County is seeking qualified projects to apply for Conservation Futures funding for 2026.
The application deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, May 22. It is an opportunity for landowners who …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/25/26
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On Monday, March 23, Gov. Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 2124, sponsored by Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, to modernize how small pension benefits are paid out.
The bill is a fix to the outdated …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/25/26
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The Citizen Action Defense Fund (CADF) has secured a victory on appeal in its public records lawsuit against the City of Seattle, brought on behalf of unDivided Media LLC and political commentator …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/25/26
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Last spring, Rayanna Wisner enjoyed a breakout track and field season as a sophomore at Rainier High School.
In her first campaign of her prep career, she was a consistent top-four finisher in …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@thurstonchronicle.com
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3/25/26
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On March 31, Olympia audiences will have the opportunity to experience the next generation of professional ballet dancers when Oregon Ballet Theatre’s Second Company (OBT2) performs at the Capital …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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3/24/26
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The female suspect arrested in Lacey following a high-speed chase from Centralia on March 22 has been charged with two counts of second-degree organized retail theft.
Julene A. Williams, …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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3/24/26
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