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A 22-year-old Federal Way man was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Seattle this week to nine years in prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute massive amounts of fentanyl, First Assistant …
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/4/26
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A Thurston County Superior Court judge has found probable cause for charges against the man involved in a seven-hour standoff Tuesday night in Rainier.
Jon William Day, 65, of Rainier, was …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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9/4/26
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Washington state Rep. Joel McEntire, R-Cathlamet, owes a $500 fine to the Legislative Ethics Board for his conduct on social media.
The punishment was handed out specifically because of an …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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9/4/26
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The state Department of Ecology has finalized permit approval for construction of the West Bay Yards development in Olympia.
The City of Olympia informed the Department of Ecology on Aug. …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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9/3/26
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The City of Lacey has named Vince McGowan as the city’s public works director, following a comprehensive recruitment and competitive selection process.
McGowan brings more than 20 years …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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9/3/26
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Part-time in-person services at the Thurston County Clerk’s Office will resume on Sept. 21, the county announced this week.
Starting Sept. 21, the public service counters at Family and …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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9/3/26
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners have approved a two-year $169,000 contract with Oregon nonprofit Earth Advantage to develop, launch and implement a regional Home Energy Score (HES) …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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9/3/26
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Two drivers were injured in a collision on state Route 507 in Pierce County early Thursday morning after one of the drivers failed to stop at a stop sign.
Both vehicles were totaled, and …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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9/3/26
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For residents of Western Washington, few phrases carry as much cultural weight as "The Mountain is out." Standing at 14,410 feet, Mount Rainier commands the Puget Sound skyline, yet whether the …
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By Candra Burns for Thurston Chronicle
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9/2/26
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Former Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler held a press conference Wednesday to urge support for the income tax repeal initiative backed by Let’s Go Washington.
I-645 asks voters if they want …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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9/2/26
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The Thurston Conservation District (TCD) has announced it will hold a “United in Conservation” event, a two-day celebration featuring three unique events that center around local food, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/2/26
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Talent turnover is accelerating, technology is reshaping roles, and the gap between what workers expect and what employers are offering is widening.
These challenges, and the opportunities they …
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/2/26
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As Labor Day weekend approaches, the Washington state Department of Transportation (WSDOT) urges travelers to plan ahead, stay alert and give themselves extra time to get to their destinations.
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/2/26
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The Washington State Board of Natural Resources approved a priority list of six parcels for legislative funding to conserve via the Trust Land Transfer program during its meeting Tuesday, a news …
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/2/26
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September marks the beginning of new hunting seasons across Washington, including early archery opening for deer and elk. As hunters across the state gear up for big game, waterfowl, and upland bird …
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/2/26
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The Tumwater Association of Paraprofessionals voted Tuesday evening to accept a new contract with the Tumwater School District, allowing classes to start as planned Wednesday morning.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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9/2/26
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A 70-year-old Mineral man is accused of causing a head-on crash in Rochester on Tuesday while attempting an illegal pass, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Jeffrey D. Fleig is …
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/2/26
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What began as a report of a domestic disturbance resulted in a deputy involved shooting and an hourslong standoff in the Thurston County city of Rainier overnight, according to the sheriff’s …
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/2/26
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Green Hill School staff reported the confiscation of three vape pens to the Chehalis Police Department on Friday, according to a news release from the Washington state Department of Children, Youth, …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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9/1/26
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Southeast Olympia residents are invited to attend a community meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 2, to provide input and learn more about the upcoming Henderson and Eskridge Boulevard Art Crossing.
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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9/1/26
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