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Retired Thurston County Sheriff's Office K9 Jaxx has passed away, the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday, Nov. 13.
K9 Jaxx was born in 2013 and joined the sheriff’s …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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11/13/26
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Overriding the will of the community in favor of economic pragmatism, the Olympia School Board voted 4-1 on Thursday, Nov. 12, to approve the closure of LP Brown, Madison and McKenny elementary …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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11/13/26
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Members of the Tenino City Council approved a new two-and-a-half-year contract for police services with the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) during the council’s regular meeting on …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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11/13/26
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The Washington state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is planning prescribed burns on up to 30 locations within Capitol State Forest this fall to remove piles of slash and debris from recent …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/13/26
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Two men who allegedly led a sophisticated scheme to steal and resell products from four online retailers were arraigned Friday on a three-count indictment that outlined the multi-million-dollar fraud …
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11/13/26
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Applications are now being accepted at Rainier City Hall for those interested in being appointed to a city council vacancy, Mayor Bob Shaw announced during the council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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11/13/26
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When this century began, Republicans held half of the 98 seats in the Washington state House of Representatives and shared power with Democrats. They will soon occupy 29.
The Grand Old …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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11/13/26
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Jay Longmire, a senior at Rochester High School, was midway through singing the national anthem to a packed crowd at the Lucky Eagle Casino Wednesday night when her nerves got the better of …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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11/12/26
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Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation hosts Commerce’s Tribal Advisory Committee gathering
Elected leaders, staff, lobbyists and leadership from other organizations specifically for tribal governments and citizens came to the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation’s Lucky Eagle …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/11/26
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After almost 80 years of giving in Western Washington, the Medina Foundation announced Tuesday it has nearly reached its goal of spending down its remaining resources.
A final round of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/11/26
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The Washington state Board of Natural Resources has unanimously approved an increase in Department of Natural Resources (DNR) rates to manage state trust lands, a news release from the state agency …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/11/26
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The Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is stocking more than 82,000 jumbo rainbow trout in 30 lakes statewide ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, offering anglers a chance …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/11/26
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As the Olympia Regional Airport prepares to welcome direct flights to and from Spokane for the 2027 legislative session, area residents are reiterating concerns about noise and air pollution.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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11/11/26
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The South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) Music Department will perform three concerts featuring SPSCC students this December at the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts Main Stage: Spirits …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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11/11/26
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With 56.69% approval one week after election day, the Timberland Regional Library (TRL) declared victory Tuesday, Nov. 10, for its levy lid lift.
The ballot measure approved by voters …
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By Emily Fitzgerald/emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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11/10/26
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Glacier Aviation, which runs the helicopter flight school, Hangar 51 event venue and the hangar used by Airlift Northwest at the Olympia Regional Airport, is working to sell its business ventures to …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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11/10/26
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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday announced he has chosen Jimi Hendrix as Washington’s submission to the U.S. Mint American Innovation $1 Coin Program.
The program, first launched by the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/10/26
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Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, D-Tacoma, was elected Tuesday, Nov. 10, by her New Democrat Coalition colleagues to serve as the coalition’s vice chair for communications in the 120th Congress.
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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11/10/26
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Washington’s nonprofit arts sector is getting a $10 million cash boost.
That’s how much Allen Family Philanthropies and nonprofit ArtsFund will send out to local organizations in the …
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By Margo Vansynghel / The Seattle Times
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11/10/26
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One week after Washington voters approved an initiative to bar transgender girls from competing in girls’ sports, parents are suing to block it.
The legal challenge, filed Monday, argues …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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11/10/26
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