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Essie Hicks, a local massage therapist and educator, has served the community for over 25 years, and last year, she was honored with the silver medal in sports massage at the 2025 Pacific Northwest …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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2/3/26
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During a Yelm City Council meeting on Thursday, Jan. 27, the council voted to approve the annexation and rezoning of several unincorporated Thurston County properties into Yelm city limits. Councilor …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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2/3/26
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A Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputy stopped and captured drivers in two separate pursuits within about 30 minutes on Monday night.
The first incident involved a vehicle …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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2/3/26
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OLYMPIA — A protest at the Capitol Saturday called for the removal of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) “everywhere.” With more than 1,500 attending, the rally joined similar nationwide …
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By Annika Hauer / The Washington State Journal
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2/2/26
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Cascade Natural Gas Corporation and the Washington state Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) have reached a settlement agreement related to multiple pipeline safety violations.
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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2/2/26
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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is proposing rule changes for state recreational clam, mussel and oyster seasons to conserve shellfish populations, address increases in harvest …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/2/26
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The Washington state Employment Security Department was awarded a $1 million disaster recovery grant from the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) to help workers living in Washington who were affected …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/2/26
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The Washington state Senate recently took a decisive step toward enhancing public safety by unanimously passing Senate Bill 5268, according to a news release from Sen. Keith Wagoner, R-Sedro-Woolley.
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/2/26
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A Winlock man is facing possible vehicular assault and DUI charges after he allegedly caused a three-vehicle crash that closed southbound Interstate 5 in Thurston County for over seven hours Sunday …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/2/26
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The Thurston County Auditor’s Elections Division updated more than 78,000 voter registration records for the county’s over 200,000 registered voters in 2025, the auditor’s office announced …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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2/2/26
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Beginning Feb. 5, the court services previously handled by Olympia Municipal Court, such as case filings or information, hearings, records requests, probation needs, payments and traffic or parking …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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2/2/26
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The Olympia Police Department responded to a total 1,041 calls for service this week.
The department remarked upon the following notable trends:
Four aggravated assaults this …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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1/30/26
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Thurston County’s 2026 point-in-time events began Friday, Jan. 30 with a Homeless Connect event in Olympia.
Homeless Connect is a multiagency, community-based event designed to bring …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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1/30/26
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Timberland Regional Library (TRL) announced this week it will implement a series of budget reductions in 2026 in response to an immediate and projected funding shortfall driven by rising costs, a …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/30/26
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Student registration for “Find Your Future,” an annual community-wide career exploration event for youth and families, is now open.
The event takes place March 21 at Timberline High …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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1/30/26
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The case involving the two suspects accused of embezzling $100,000 from the Cowlitz Indian Tribe remains under investigation, according to the tribe's public safety department.
The suspects, …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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1/29/26
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The Olympia City Council approved a resolution Tuesday supporting the Olympia School District’s proposed levy renewal.
If passed, the Olympia School District Technology and Capital …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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1/29/26
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The Olympia Dance Festival will return to the Washington Center for Performing Arts on Feb. 28 featuring a record number of participating dance companies.
Created in 2010, this annual …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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1/29/26
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A semi-truck driver is facing possible negligent driving charges after he crossed the median barrier on Interstate 5 in Tumwater and crashed into another semi.
The crash was reported at …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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1/29/26
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Thurston County, in partnership with the Thurston Conservation District, has been awarded a $489,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce to support salmon recovery through local …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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1/29/26
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