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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 · 18h

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 · 19h

everafterinthewoods.com

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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 · 1d
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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 · 1d
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The Chronicle

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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

Chehalis, WA · 18h

The Chronicle

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Tumwater City Council approves new Costco store development agreement, new 0.1% public safety sales tax

Plans are in the works for a new Costco Wholesale Corporation warehouse retail building at the Interstate 5 Tumwater Boulevard Southwest exit, after the Tumwater City Council held a public hearing

Tumwater, WA · 2d

The Olympian

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Teen accused of robbing minor at gunpoint in Thurston Co. after online messages

An 18-year-old man has been accused of robbing a minor at gunpoint near a Lacey transit center. The teen attended his preliminary appearance in Thurston County Superior Court on Thursday, and prosecutors charged him Monday with first-degree robbery while armed with a firearm. Lacey police arrested him Nov. 4 on suspicion of first-degree robbery and assault following a three-week investigation. The alleged robbery occurred at about 7:15 p.m. Oct. 13 near the Intercity Transit Center in Lacey. The 15-year-old minor told police he got into a vehicle expecting a ride home. Instead, the driver allegedly took him a short distance from the transit center, and two occupants robbed him with Glock pistols in hand, according to a probable cause statement filed with the court. The minor reportedly gave them his backpack, which held his schoolwork, school supplies, a school-issued Chromebook, a sweatshirt, a wireless charger and $400 in cash, per the statement. Then he said he got out of the vehicle and walked back to the transit center. The minor’s mother told police she was there when her son got into the vehicle. She said she saw him get into a white sedan and took a picture of the vehicle,

Lacey, WA · 2d

The Chronicle

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Newly elected, Washington'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

Washington · 2h

The Chronicle

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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 · 21h

The Chronicle

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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

Chehalis, WA · 18h

MyNorthwest.com

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‘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

The Olympian

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Olympia School Board member asks to delay school closure vote, see new reports

Members of the Olympia School District Board of Directors plan to call for a delay in the board’s vote to close three elementary schools and request that the superintendent present more data and prepare for recruiting and retaining students into the future. According to documents for the board’s Nov. 12 meeting, Director Renee Fullerton is proposing that the board postpone the school consolidation vote to Dec. 14 to “ensure all board members can make a fully informed decision and to allow for public comment…” Superintendent Patrick Murphy has said the closures are necessary amid declining enrollment and financial challenges facing the district, The Olympian has reported . According to previous reporting from The Olympian, Murphy’s proposal calls for moving students from McKenny Elementary into Pioneer Elementary and Centennial Elementary. Madison Elementary students would instead go to Roosevelt Elementary, and LP Brown Elementary students would be moved to Hansen Elementary and Garfield Elementary. The estimated recurring savings are about $3.1 million annually, according to Murphy’s plan. That’s $829,368 from McKenny, $1,122,856 from Madison and $1,076,618 from LP Brown. Murphy’s proposal says that closing the three elementary schools also helps the district avoid $136 million in modernization costs that would be needed

Olympia, 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 · 18h

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Advanced Thoracic Care Closer to Home: Meet Dr. MIA Debarros

For many patients facing a lung cancer diagnosis, accessing specialized care can mean traveling long distances, navigating a complex healthcare system and making difficult decisions during an already stressful time. At Providence St. Peter Hospital, thoracic surgeon Dr. Mia DeBarros is helping change that reality by bringing advanced surgical expertise and a patient-centered approach directly to South Puget Sound.

Olympia, WA · 2d

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Bitcoin Heated Hot Tubs and 278 Washington Bitcoin Merchants : Now Accepting Bitcoin

Washington Bitcoin merchant list has 278 businesses, from coffee shops and salons to a hot tub maker that heats its tubs with bitcoin mining. The list spans 94 named cities, and Seattle leads the way with 46 listings. First up is a homegrown US manufacturing business from Washington that makes a super unique product.

Washington · 1d

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Hydro Heroes Releases Water Heater Leak Footage to Explain Hidden Moisture Risks

Hydro Heroes - Water Damage Experts has released field video of an active water heater leak to help Southwest Washington homeowners understand why a small visible puddle can signal far more extensive moisture spreading into utility rooms, basements, and crawl spaces. The footage, captured during recent service calls in the...

Centralia, WA · 1d

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 · 1d

The Chronicle

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Thurston, Grays Harbor groups get funding as Medina Foundation sunsets

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

Thurston County, WA · 18h