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In the first photo, from the left, Jade and Lincoln Johnson, Santa, AJ Harvey, Luke and Josie Johnson, Thurston County Commissioner Wayne Fournier and his fianceé, Davina Keaulee, pose for a photo …
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12/19/25
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Nicholas Denham has again received two life sentences without the possibility of parole for the 2020 murders of Charlene Van Auken, and her 4-year-old daughter, Zoey Peetz.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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12/18/25
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The Trump administration has ordered Washington’s last coal-fired power station to continue burning coal, just weeks before it was scheduled to shut down and convert to natural gas fuel.
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By Jospeh O’Sullivan / The Washington State Standard
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12/18/25
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Thirty-two kids went gift shopping with local police agency volunteers on Monday, Dec. 15, as part of an annual Shop with a Cop event.
Volunteers with the Thurston County Sheriff’s …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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12/18/25
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday approved the Thurston County Homeless Housing Plan for 2025-2030, outlining the objectives, strategies and tasks to address homelessness …
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The Thurston Chronicle staff
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12/18/25
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A Rochester man accused of hitting a pedestrian in a Centralia crosswalk with his car last week and fleeing the scene has been arrested.
Jose Armando Ochoa Tello, 22, was arrested Dec. 16 …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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12/17/25
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A man accused of stealing an ATV in Morton is now facing assault and harassment charges for allegedly attacking Lewis County Jail staff on Tuesday.
Douglas Wayne Raymond, 35, of Lacey, was …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/17/25
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The Christmas Island display shines at the Maytown Assembly of God on Monday, Dec. 15, in these photos by photographer Ridley Hudson.
The dazzling display of lights and decorations is open every …
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12/17/25
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A Chehalis River Basin-based conservation group is now looking for local projects meant to restore or preserve streams in the Chehalis Basin.
The Chehalis Basin Collaborative for Salmon Habitat …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/17/25
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The Thurston County Superior Court judges have appointed Nichelle Curtis-McQueen as Juvenile Court administrator (JCA).
She will succeed Ted Bryan, who has served in that role since July …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/17/25
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 on Tuesday, Dec. 16, to approve the county’s 2026-27 budget.
Commissioners Carolina Mejia, Wayne Fournier and Tye Menser voted to …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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12/17/25
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners has approved a six-year transportation improvement project plan.
The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the calendar years 2026-2031 …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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12/17/25
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The Thurston County Auditor’s Office’s “Your Neighborhood, Your Election” video series has received a 2025 Project of Impact Award from the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC).
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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12/17/25
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Republican lawmakers proposed a plan Tuesday that could restore access to the Fairfax Bridge “as soon as possible” after the state shut down the gateway to Mount Rainier last April.
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Tim Clouser / The Center Square
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12/17/25
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The U.S. Department of Energy announced early Wednesday morning an emergency order to keep TransAlta’s Centralia-based coal-fired power plant operational through March of next year.
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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12/17/25
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Wilcox Family Farms is continuing its holiday tradition of donating nearly one million eggs to food banks across the region, according to a news release from the company.
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/16/25
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Bail was set at $50,000 on Tuesday for a Chehalis woman accused of leading Centralia police and Thurston County deputies on a chase after stealing a truck on Monday, Dec. 15.
Samantha Jo …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/16/25
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The Yelm City Council unanimously approved three amendments to the city’s biennial budget during a Yelm City Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, following a brief presentation from Stephanie …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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12/16/25
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A heap of funding for schools, roads and other services in rural areas passed the U.S. House of Representatives last week and now heads to the president’s desk for approval. U.S. Rep. Marie …
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Jacob Moore / For Nisqually Valley News
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12/16/25
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After a four-year stint with the Yelm City Council, Joshua Crossman attended his final meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, and was swarmed with kind remarks from his fellow councilors at the conclusion of …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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12/16/25
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