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Letter to the editor: Thank you to Chehalis voters

On behalf of the City of Chehalis Public Works Department, thank you to everyone who participated in the Nov. 3 election. We appreciate the time residents took to learn about the Transportation Benefit District renewal, ask questions, and consider the transportation needs of our community. Voters approved continuing the existing...

Chehalis, WA · 1d
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Tacoma News Tribune

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New roundabout opens in Pierce Co. ‘Major construction' finishes soon on another

Transportation crews are closing the loop on two new roundabouts in Pierce County. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced Monday that it has finished building a roundabout in Spanaway and is nearing the end of construction on another near McKenna. The Spanaway roundabout , located on state Route 507 at 208th Street South, has been under construction since May. Department spokesperson Adrienne Hatmaker told The News Tribune in an email that crews removed the temporary traffic lights from the work zone and reopened the closed portion of the road on Sept. 24, but intermittent flagging continued through Oct. 28 as crews finished permanent striping, landscaping, and prep for permanent light pole installation. “If the weather cooperates next week, the contractor plans to finish some minor construction activities at the SR 507 roundabout,” Hatmaker said. Travelers may see a “few more days” of daytime flagging from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m, she added. Near McKenna, crews are wrapping up construction on the other roundabout at the SR 702 and Harts Lake Road intersection, which began in June, WSDOT said. The department said it expects “major construction” on SR 702 to finish this month, depending on the weather. The locations

Pierce County, WA · 3d

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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
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This Farmland Drive-In In Washington Plays Two New Movies For Less Than One Mall Ticket

Two brand-new movies, back to back, under the open sky, for less than a lot of folks pay for one afternoon show at the mall. That’s the deal at a little farmland drive-in in Washington, and it sounds almost too good to be real. The double feature is the...

Shelton, WA · 3d
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SPSCC presents three December concerts

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

Olympia, WA · 1d

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Dinner Comes Out Of A Century-Old Firehouse Kitchen At This Washington Restaurant

The fire engines are long gone, but the original brick walls from 1907 are still standing around your burger. Firefighter gear from the old days stays on display, so dinner comes with a side of history. I like how this Washington spot never tried to erase its past. Instead, it...

Tacoma, WA · 3d

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Walk a mile over Washington’s wild tideland where river, marsh, and sea collide

About eight miles northeast of Olympia, the Nisqually River empties into Puget Sound through one of the last relatively undisturbed estuaries on the water. Salt marsh, mudflats, freshwater wetlands, riparian forest and grassland all press together here in a tight mosaic that earned the site a National Natural Landmark designation.

Olympia, WA · 2d

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Western Washington experiences record warm temperatures

If you thought it felt unseasonably warm Wednesday, you weren't wrong. Bellingham, Olympia and Seattle broke previous record high temperatures by early afternoon. The temperature in Bellingham reached 68 degrees by 1 p.m. The previous record of 67 degrees was set back in 1977. The temperature at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport...

Bellingham, WA · 1d

The Chronicle

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Washington state schools prepare to sue the state for failing to fund public education

Three large Washington school districts are preparing to sue the state, alleging it is once again failing to fully fund basic education.  School boards for the Lake Washington, Tacoma and

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Crafters Fill Whole Bags With Donated Fabric, Yarn And Buttons For A Few Dollars At These 9 Washington Shops

Somebody’s half-finished knitting project, partial skeins and all, could be sitting on a Washington shelf right now with your name on it. Secondhand craft stores around the state collect donated fabric, yarn, buttons, and beads. Then they pass them along to makers at prices that feel almost too friendly.

Olympia, WA · 2d

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Venables Pest Management Explains How to Keep Rodents Out of Your House During Our South Sound Winter

Most of us spend the winter months cozy in our homes, curled up on the couch with the heater or fire keeping us toasty warm. However, you may not be the only beings taking refuge in your house on cold winter nights. Rodents are smart and know the best place to spend the winter is inside our homes too! Venables Pest Management, which specializes in rodent control in Thurston, Mason, Pierce, Grays Harbor, and Lewis counties, explains how to keep rodents out of your house in winter. Need help? Call them today to schedule an appointment for a free rodent evaluation now through the end of December at 360.456.4999.

Thurston County, WA · 2d

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 · 1d

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Medina Foundation Hands Yelm, Grays Harbor Groups Millions in Final Grants

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County is getting $3 million for a permanent Yelm clubhouse, and it's not alone — nonprofits across Thurston and Grays Harbor counties just landed some of the largest individual grants the Seattle-based charitable foundation has ever made. The money is part of a final round of transformational grants, each ranging from $1 million to $5 million, awarded to 42 nonprofits as the Medina Foundation spends down its remaining resources before shutting its doors in 2027.

Thurston County, WA · 1d

The Chronicle

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Chehalis boy, 10, honored by city council for pulling fellow Cub Scout from the Chehalis River

After receiving an official recognition of his heroic actions late last month, a Chehalis Cub Scout was again honored for pulling a fellow scout from the Chehalis River by the Chehalis City Council

Chehalis, WA · 1d

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Everyone’s Favorite Toy Brick Is Coming to Yelm

One part play, one part engineering, one part creativity, 100% fun. This is LEGO building if you are an AFOL (adult fan of LEGO). But all ages will love seeing what these incredible builders create at Backyard Bricks! Open to the public on January 1, 2027, at the Yelm Community Center, there is no admission and parking is free. Kick off the New Year with this family-friendly event!

Yelm, WA · 1d

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Rainier claims third top-5 state trophy in last four years

YAKIMA -- As Rainier coach Carrie Ooms watched her team share hugs, take photos, laugh, and cry together following their final game at the 2B State Tournament, a few words came to mind. ...

Rainier, WA · 15h

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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

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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 · 18h

Tacoma News Tribune

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New Pierce County boutique with a beachy, vintage style opens soon

The Big Dark may be upon us, but it’s summer somewhere. At Kspek , Gig Harbor’s newest boutique in the downtown business district with a target opening date of Nov. 28, bold patterns, sun-faded fabrics and the slightly fuzzy, cottony texture of beach towels feature brightly in sweatshirts, jackets and bags. Led by Kathleen Vanderspek, a fashion designer who formerly worked for brands like Tommy Bahama and Buki , a Seattle-based brand specializing in travel luxury wear, the new studio at 7706 Pioneer Way will be Vanderspek’s first brick-and-mortar shop. She previously sold her products online and via Harbornest , another downtown boutique that will continue carrying her products. “I love the nostalgia of a vintage beach towel, and that’s really what drew me to working with them,” said Vanderspek in an interview Tuesday, adding that she grew up on Lake Michigan and spent a lot of time at the pool and going to the beach, taking her beach towel everywhere. Most of the towels she upcycles into sweatshirts and bags are from the ‘80s and ‘90s, she said, which she’s found to hold up over time and that feature playful geometric patterns, fun colors and landscape designs. After leaving

Gig Harbor, WA · 1d

The Chronicle

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Residents of Stillwaters Estates in Centralia collect 1,273 pairs of socks for kids

Residents of Stillwaters Estates in Centralia collected 1,273 pairs of socks in the third year of a drive to help local kids stay warm and cozy during the winter months. In a news release,

Centralia, WA · 1d