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Thurston County residents trying to sell a home in unincorporated areas will have to obtain a Home Energy Score (HES) before listing the property for sale, according to an ordinance approved this …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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3/19/26
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Two people were injured in a five-vehicle pileup on northbound Interstate 5 in Tumwater on Thursday.
A semi driven by Amritpal Singh, 32, of Puyallup in the far left lane reportedly …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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3/19/26
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Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate the Olympia-Lacey tour of the SEA&WIN app with a special two-day “Kickoff” event on Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28.
The …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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3/19/26
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After the Timberland Regional Library (TRL) sent layoff notices to 20% of its total staff over the weekend to address a $3.8 million budget deficit, the public and the union representing TRL …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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3/19/26
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Effective next year, those selling their homes in Thurston County will have to provide a whole-home energy efficiency rating with the sale listing.
The Home Energy Score (HES), a rating …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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3/18/26
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During the Tenino City Council meeting work session on March 11, Tenino Mayor Dave Watterson proposed budget amendments as the South Thurston County municipality still struggles to recover from …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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3/18/26
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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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3/18/26
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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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3/18/26
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Travelers on northbound Interstate 5 will soon see a new electronic sign above the highway at Tumwater Boulevard in Thurston County, a news release from the Washington state Department of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/18/26
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A Shelton auto repair business owner was sentenced to six months in jail after pleading guilty to pocketing sales tax she collected over a four-year period, according to a news release from the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/18/26
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Legislation aimed at preventing misunderstandings during traffic stops and improving safety for drivers with autism and other neurodivergent conditions has been signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson.
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/18/26
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The Board of Thurston County Commissioners celebrated Agriculture Day, International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists and World Frog Day during their business meeting on Tuesday.
“We really …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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3/18/26
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After wrapping up its second full year, the Washington state Department of Agriculture’s (WSDA) Washington Bee Atlas (WABA) has collected and identified records of nearly 30 new or rare bee species …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/18/26
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A reopening ceremony was held for Holy Lamb Organics’ historic Little Bit building in Oakville on Tuesday, March 17.
A Rochester teen crashed his Ford Mustang straight through their production …
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3/18/26
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The Washington State Parks system stated in a news release that the revenue it earns from roofed accommodations, camping, Discover Pass sales and other fees is a core funding stream that helps keep …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/18/26
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The Washington state Department of Health (DOH) has extended the availability of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunizations for infants through April 30 as disease activity remains elevated …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/18/26
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History talks continue at the Schmidt House in Tumwater, with April’s talk scheduled for noon on April 2.
The talk is titled “Bald Eagles, An American Icon.”
The bald eagle is deeply …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/18/26
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The John Braun for Congress campaign says it has cracked $1 million in fundraising since launching last September.
The campaign announced Thursday, March 12, that it had hit the $1 million …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/18/26
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Beginning on Sunday, March 29, NyaStrong Warriors Academy (NWA) will welcome all south Thurston County and north Lewis County first grade and second grade boys to participate in a free athletic …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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3/17/26
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During a Yelm City Council study session on Tuesday, March 3, several of the City of Yelm’s leaders provided an update on Blue Fern’s development of a 640-acre property, as well as an update to …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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3/17/26
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