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You’d Never Guess One Of Your Favorite Movies Was Filmed In This Quiet Oregon Town

Somewhere on Oregon’s northern coast, a small town has been quietly holding one of cinema’s best-kept secrets for decades. Astoria, Oregon is that town, and once you visit, you’ll understand why Hollywood couldn’t resist it. Let’s start with the obvious question: have you ever watched The...

Astoria, OR · 4d

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This Unassuming Washington Country Market Sells Homemade Pies, Local Honey, And Bulk Buys At Bargain Prices

A jar of raw milk, a homemade strawberry rhubarb pie, and a heap of closeout coffee can all land in the same basket at one small roadside market in Washington. Better yet, the total at the register tends to stay surprisingly friendly. The pies are made locally and wait in...

Rochester, WA · 5d

KOIN 6 News

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 · 2d

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 · 1d

The Olympian

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 · 2d

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More Pacific County Ballots Being Counted

Thousands of Pacific County ballots are going through the counting machine a second time. Thousands of Pacific County ballots are going through the counting machine a second time. The Chinook Observer reports the county's ballot tabulator failed late last month, and the vendor got counting going again on a server setup the state had never tested. That setup passed an emergency test last Thursday, and starting Monday, more than 9,900 ballots counted before then are being rescanned. That includes the close auditor's race, where challenger Dotsi Graves leads appointed Auditor Nicole Deskins 51.1 percent to 48.4 percent.

Pacific County, WA · 2d

The Chronicle

Winlock City Council approves new city clerk candidate as plans set in motion for lighted Christmas parade on Dec. 19

The City of Winlock has a new city clerk after the Winlock City Council approved the appointment of Shelley Buresh to the vacant position during its regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 9, inside Winlock ...

Winlock, WA · 1d

Chronicle

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...

The Chronicle

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

The Chronicle

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 · 14h

The Chronicle

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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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

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

The Chronicle

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

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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 · 20h

MyNorthwest.com

‘I would completely go for it’: Ursula embraces Tumwater’s offer to trade future raises for a four-day workweek

Twenty-eight Tumwater city employees have signed up to work 32-hour weeks starting in January, giving up cost-of-living raises for at least two years and part of their increase in the third year. The voluntary program is expected to save about $164,000 in its first year while helping the city attract and retain employees, according to KIRO 7.

Tumwater, WA · 2d

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Top Local News – Thurston County – November 9, 2026

Your daily roundup of local news from Thurston County, Washington — covering Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, Tenino, and Rochester. 1. SeaPort Airlines plans seasonal Spokane-Olympia route for 2027 legislative session. 📍 Olympia. In Olympia, SeaPort Airlines announced a seasonal route linking Spokane and Olympia that is set to...

Thurston County, WA · 3d

The Chronicle

Chehalis Outfitters to host Turkey Bowl, putt-putt challenge as part of chamber's Business After Hours event

Chehalis Outfitters will host the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce's annual Turkey Bowl as part of its November Business After Hours event from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. The event

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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 · 21h

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