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5 western Washington schools to close

Olympia, WA · 1d

KOIN 6 News

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City of Longview auctioning off property from closed homeless housing community

After the City of Longview closed a homeless housing community last month, city officials opened bidding on Monday to auction off these homes and facilities to the public, with hopes to return proceeds to the City's General Fund.

Longview, WA · 3d

KING 5

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Ocean Shores declares emergency after storm erodes shoreline

Ocean Shores, WA · 2d

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Ocean Shores declares a state of emergency

Storm-driven waves and elevated water levels are eroding the shoreline and threatening homes and public infrastructure in Ocean Shores. The city is urging residents and visitors to stay away from affected shorelines, unstable embankments, and restricted areas, where erosion or storm damage may have made conditions hazardous.

Ocean Shores, WA · 18h
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Washington Districts Close Five More Elementary Schools

Olympia, WA · 22h

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Ocean Shores erosion threatens homes, infrastructure

The erosion threatens homes along Marine View Drive, Neptune Way, Mariner Court and Peninsula Court. It also threatens city infrastructure just across the road, including a 1 million-gallon water tank, a pump station, sewer lines and sewer plant equipment.

Ocean Shores, WA · 1d

The Olympian

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Major downtown Olympia road to close for three years during construction, WA says

The updated plans for restoring the Deschutes Estuary in downtown Olympia from its current status as a stagnant lake have gotten the attention of residents due to one specific change: The entire portion of Deschutes Parkway around Capitol Lake will need to be closed for up to three years to get the work done. Olympia resident Bill Elliott said on Nextdoor on Oct. 30 that he learned about the planned road closure at a public open house for the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement on Oct. 28 at the Olympia Center. He said the event was only attended by about 20 people. “An up to 3-year closure of Deschutes Parkway Southwest between Lakeridge Drive and 5th Avenue is now being proposed for the Deschutes Estuary Restoration project,” he said. “The up to 3-year street closure is to allow for construction of the new roundabout at the intersection of Deschutes Parkway SW, Olympic Street, and the new bridge approach. That seems like a very generous street closure duration for the described work.” According to previous reporting, the project is one of the biggest urban restoration projects in the country. By the time construction starts, the cost of restoring the Deschutes Estuary

Olympia, WA · 4d

Washington State Standard

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Newly elected, WA’s first openly transgender legislator ready to ‘stand on business’

When Jaelynn Scott arrives in Olympia in January, she doesn’t want to be labeled a one-note legislator.  Elected by voters last week, Scott will be Washington’s first openly transgender state lawmaker, and the first Black transgender legislator in the nation. But she doesn’t want to be seen as only focused on LGBTQ+ rights. Scott, who […]

Washington · 2d

The Olympian

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Teriyaki spot scores 100 red points. Here are Thurston Co. food scores for Nov. 10

Comments are taken directly from the latest Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) inspection reports, which are available for each food establishment, at the Thurston County Environmental Health Office and their website. For questions concerning these reports, contact the health office at 360-867-2667. Report restaurant, grocery store, deli or bakery complaints online via the complaint form here: https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/phss/Pages/eh-problem.aspx . Reading inspection scores: Red violations are those most likely to cause food-borne illness and must be corrected immediately if feasible or according to a compliance schedule established by the health officer. Example: not keeping food at the right temperature. Blue violations relate to the overall cleanliness and condition of operation and must be corrected according to a compliance schedule established by the health officer. Example: a worn floor that needs replacing. If red points exceed 45, the county will require a reinspection within 10 business days. A reinspection also is required if total red and blue points exceed 65. If red points exceed 100 and there’s a lack of managerial control, the county may shut down the establishment. The establishment may reopen after the person-in-charge develops a written course of action to correct all violations and demonstrates corrective action

Thurston County, WA · 3d

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Contractor Rips Into Ocean Shores Water Main, Whole City Told to Boil Tap Water

North Beach Junior/Senior High School — School Named in Citywide Boil Advisory. Ocean Shores is under a boil-water advisory after a contractor's underground drilling work tore into a major city water main, triggering a sharp drop in water pressure and sending Public Works crews into an overnight scramble to keep the taps running safely. The city says the advisory remains in effect until lab results confirm the water is safe to drink.

Ocean Shores, WA · 16h

Public News Service

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Washington energy customers win in hydro settlement

The Bonneville Power Administration, the agency that sells Columbia Basin hydropower, will lower its proposed rate hike after a legal challenge by local environmental and clean energy advocates. The administration had proposed a roughly 6% increase, arguing it needed an additional $250 million to meet new guidelines requiring more water to be spilled over Columbia River dams to support migrating salmon. Ben Otto, policy director for the Northwest Energy Coalition, which was part of the proceedings, said while he understands Bonneville needs to earn money for its services, the proposed increase was overblown. "BPA's finances are actually in really good shape, and we think that a more holistic examination would find ways to adapt these costs into BPA's overall financial picture instead of just immediately trying to reach into people's pocketbooks," Otto contended. The Bonneville Power Administration provides electricity to more than 5 million people across the Pacific Northwest and Otto said the settlement will save customers close to $40 million. He explained spilling water over dams allows juvenile fish to travel more safely downstream, without passing through lethal turbines. The proposed rate hike is one of several recent increases. The administration already raised its rates by about 9% this

Washington · 2d

The Olympian

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Parents sue Olympia School District after decision to close three schools

Five parents who are attorneys filed a Notice of Appeal Nov. 13 in Thurston County Superior Court after the Olympia School District Board of Directors voted the night before to close Madison, McKenny and LP Brown elementary schools. District parent Marissa Smith shared a media statement and the appeal with The Olympian on Nov. 13. “The parents allege that the district failed to meet the minimum requirements in state law for public engagement,” according to the media statement. “According to the lawsuit, the school board cannot close any school until it first adopts a formal policy explaining how citizens will be involved in the development of the closure proposal. The parents argue that the school board’s current policy does not meet the statutory requirements for citizen engagement and therefore is invalid.” Parents are also concerned about Superintendent Patrick Murphy presenting a closure proposal without any formal request from the school board, according to the media statement. “The lawsuit cites a school board policy that says a closure proposal cannot proceed until the school board publicly requests a written analysis of the proposal from the district,” according to the media statement. The Olympian has reached out to district spokesperson Conor Schober,

Olympia, WA · 19h

The Chronicle

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Olympia Regional Airport's neighbors concerned about noise, pollution increase from new Spokane to Olympia route

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.  ...

Olympia, WA · 2d

The Chronicle

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City of Chehalis likely to purchase residential property to become interim south-end fire station

The City of Chehalis has its sights set on a property along Bishop Road to serve as an interim south-end Chehalis Fire Department station and possibly the site of a brand new permanent station

Chehalis, WA · 17h

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Local Boy Scout Unveils Veteran-Honoring Project

When 15-year-old Boy Scout Sam Harshman of Troop 9266 was tasked with choosing a project he wanted to lead to obtain his Eagle Scout status, it was one he put into careful consideration. Sam has been with the Boy Scouts for several years, and during that time, he’s quickly collected...

Tumwater, WA · 1d

The Chronicle

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Centralia eyes new taxes on businesses to avoid continued budget deficits

The City of Centralia will consider both a square footage tax and a traditional business and occupation tax to close an approximately $1.9 million deficit and balance the budget over the next two

Centralia, WA · 2d

Dailyfly News

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Washington Wildfire Season Ends After Nearly 1 Million Acres Burned

OLYMPIA, WA — The wildfire season in Washington state is officially over. In 2026, “more than 1,500 fires ignited and nearly 1 million acres burned across the state,” Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove said Tuesday. “We saw

Washington · 3d

The Chronicle

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Chehalis Tribe recognizes 25th year of honoring local veterans

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 ...

Chehalis, WA · 1d

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Message from the Assistant Principal, November 12, 2026

A heartfelt thank you to all of the veterans and guests who joined us on Tuesday for our Veterans Day Assembly. We are so grateful for the opportunity to recognize and honor the service, courage, and sacrifices of those who have served our country. Thank you to everyone who participated in making this a meaningful celebration. Our Briarwood students did an excellent job, and we are so proud of the respect and appreciation they demonstrated!

Olympia, WA · 1d

The Chronicle

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A Look Back in Time: New Deal program feeds Lewis County students; former Centralian earns Bronze Star in Vietnam; donations sought to support Chehalis K-9

In this installment of A Look Back in Time, the Saturday, Nov. 14, 1936, edition of The Chronicle featured a story about the expansion of a federal Works Progress Administration meal program for

Lewis County, WA · 17h