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Frase holds large lead against Murphy in race for Lewis County sheriff

Gabriel Frase appears to have defeated fellow Republican Tracy Murphy in the race for Lewis County sheriff, according to preliminary election results.  As of 8:04 p.m. Tuesday, Frase, ...

Lewis County, WA · 2d

chamberway.com

Braun Northwest Celebrates 40 Years of Family-Owned Manufacturing in Lewis County

2026 • Braun Northwest • Business Connections • Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce • Chehalis • John Braun • Lewis County. During a recent tour of Braun Northwest, I had the opportunity to see firsthand the craftsmanship, precision, and attention to detail that go into building each vehicle. One memorable moment was watching Miguel Cerseda Robles focus on his welding work, demonstrating the skill and dedication required at every stage of the process.

Lewis County, WA · 1d

fastfoodclub.com

This Little Shop In Tenino Has Been Handing Washington Families Treasures And Stories For Years

Some small towns hide their best surprises behind ordinary storefronts, and Tenino is one of them. Tucked along a quiet stretch of this Thurston County town sits a shop that feels less like a store and more like a doorway into earlier decades. Old coins, comic books, records, collector knives,...

Tenino, WA · 8d

The Chronicle

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Grega likely to take seat on Lewis County PUD Board of Commissioners

Former longtime Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD) employee and retired local tree farmer Steve Grega appears poised to take the PUD's commission's District 1 seat over fellow former PUD ...

Lewis County, WA · 2d

The Center Square

Washington GOP Election Results: Close Races Could Shift Power in Olympia

Washington · 9h

Tacoma News Tribune

Will Tacoma tenants win big with ‘Safe Homes for All?' Early polling results out

Tacoma’s controversial “Safe Homes for All” measure is ahead by a hefty margin Tuesday night, according to early polling results. Initiative Measure No. 1 had about 59.48% of voters in favor and 40.52% of voters opposed as of 8:20 p.m., a difference of 10,199 votes. “Safe Homes for All” initiative amends the city of Tacoma’s rental-housing code and business-license code to give renters additional rights and allow the city to enforce the “Tenant Bill of Rights” measure that passed by citizen vote in 2023. The initiative proposes to fund city enforcement through per-unit license fees and fines paid by landlords, “improve compliance with tenant safety and protection laws” by increasing penalties for landlords who violate them, remove exemptions for large for-profit landlords who are repeat offenders and educate landlords and tenants on the law and tenants’ rights to form tenant unions, as previously reported by The News Tribune . The proposal generated fierce debate and investment from a multi-billion-dollar Seattle real estate firm . Opponents of Measure 1 included the Rental Housing Association of WA, whose spokesperson argued the initiative would force local landlords to sell to private equity firms, driving up rental costs and hindering new development, as previously

Tacoma, WA · 2d

Tacoma News Tribune

New Pierce County grocery store opens soon in former Rite Aid building

A new grocery store in the works for over a year in Pierce County is set to open this month. In a social media post this week, Grocery Outlet announced the store at 22201 Meridian E. in Graham will have its grand opening at 7 a.m. Nov. 19. Monday was the first day of stocking and “setting the store,” according to the post. In early October, the store announced more than 300 people had applied to work at the store. The News Tribune first reported on plans for the store in October 2025 . The building, formerly a Rite Aid, was purchased in May 2025 by an LLC affiliated with Dickerhoof Properties of Corvallis, Oregon. Dickerhoof owns/manages retail property across multiple states. Plans for the Graham site were submitted near the end of July 2025. Another Dickerhoof Properties-affiliated property in Belfair (also a former Rite Aid) saw the opening of a Grocery Outlet last fall. A third new Grocery Outlet that’s been planned for the former Big Lots site at 5401 100th St. SW, Suite 102, is still in the works. Kelie Kahler, media representative for the City of Lakewood, told The News Tribune via email late Tuesday that: “The

Pierce County, WA · 2d

Tacoma News Tribune

Elementary school evacuated in Pierce County after students find ‘unusual odor'

Staff and students evacuated an elementary school in Spanaway today because of an unusual odor. According to a post from Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, crews went to Naches Trail Elementary School in the 15000 block of Waller Road East at about 7:58 a.m. The school day had not started, but several students who had arrived early noticed the odor and then said they felt ill. Paramedics evaluated the students, then released them to their parents, the post said. Crews also monitored the air throughout the building and said people could re-enter the school safely. While investigating, crews found an illegal outdoor burn in the area, which might have caused the odor, the post said. Crews found the burn and extinguished it. “Bethel School District officials communicated with affected staff and families throughout the incident,” the post said. “Once the building was determined to be safe, students and staff were able to return to school.” CPFR is taking the opportunity to remind residents about the impacts of outdoor burning. “Burning garbage, plastics, treated wood, and other prohibited materials is illegal and releases harmful pollutants into the air. In some areas of our fire district, burning yard waste is prohibited year-round,”

Pierce County, WA · 7h

southsoundmag.com

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Pierce County Airport Runway Reopens After Reconstruction

Following a monthslong reconstruction project, the runway at Pierce County Airport-Thun Field officially reopened Nov. 3. The project widened the runway from 60 to 75 feet while maintaining its 3,650-foot length, extending its expected lifespan by another 20 to 30 years. Additional improvements include new LED lighting, upgraded drainage, replacement approach lighting, repaved taxiway connectors, and electrical upgrades to four county-owned hangars.

Pierce County, WA · 1d

The Olympian

Plan for new Costco in Thurston County includes new roundabouts, 2.5-acre forest

The Tumwater City Council unanimously approved a 10-year development agreement with Costco Wholesale Corporation for a new store on the southwest corner of Tumwater Boulevard and Interstate 5 during its Nov. 2 meeting. The plan includes the construction of new roundabouts, redesigning exits to the interstate and the extension of nearby roads. Costco also has to set aside more than 2.5 acres of forest on the property to align with the city’s tree protection goals. According to the agreement, the target completion date for the new Costco is Aug. 31, 2028. Community Development Director Brad Medrud told the City Council on Nov. 2 that the property is flanked by Tumwater Boulevard on the north and Prine Drive Southwest to the south. The proposal is for a Costco Wholesale warehouse that will replace the existing facility in Tumwater at 5500 Littlerock Road Southwest. Medrud said the proposal also includes a carwash and a gas station facility. According to previous reporting from The Olympian , Costco proposed building a 166,157-square-foot retail warehouse with more than 1,000 parking spaces as well as a 20-dispenser gas station on a parcel to be created through a boundary line adjustment at 2413 73rd Ave. SW. Costco

Tumwater, WA · 2d

Tacoma News Tribune

New wood-fired pizza restaurant opening this weekend in East Pierce County

Bonney Lake’s newest family-friendly restaurant will open Saturday, Nov. 7, with a ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m. and a raffle to win free pizza for a year. Cascadia Pizza Co ., which started in Enumclaw as a single food truck in 2015, has partnered with a young but ambitious employee, 22-year-old Jacob Andrew, on the new franchise in the Route 410 plaza just east of the roundabout at 224th Avenue East. The company operates four other restaurants in the region and in recent years expanded to franchising in other states including Idaho, Oregon and Arizona with another in Texas en route. The Bonney Lake location will be its first franchise in Washington state, TNT Diner previously reported, and the first in Pierce County but likely not the last. “I started working at Cascadia when I was 16, and I never imagined that six years later I’d be opening my own location,” he said in a press release this week. “I’ve grown up with this company in so many ways. To have the opportunity to take everything I’ve learned and build something of my own is pretty incredible.” The brand is known for wood-fired pies (10-inch personal, $12-$17, or 14-inch large, $21-$29.50)

Bonney Lake, WA · 1d

thurstontalk.com

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Where to Get Thanksgiving Dinner in Thurston County 2026

Ready for Turkey Day but don’t want to cook? Not to worry! There are restaurants in Thurston County where you can pre-order Thanksgiving meals to go, or make a reservation to dine in on Thanksgiving Day! We also have information on free resources for the upcoming holiday. Here is the 2026 guide for Thanksgiving dinner in Thurston County.

Thurston County, WA · 3d

The Olympian

Early election results are in for Thurston County Sheriff race

Incumbent Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders led challenger Kevin Burton-Crow by a large margin in early election returns Tuesday night. Sanders, an independent, led with 44,164 votes (68.7%) while Burton-Crow, a Democrat, trailed behind with 19,967 votes (31%), according to the tallies released by the county Auditor’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office polices unincorporated areas of Thurston County and operates a jail based in Tumwater with a total annual budget of about $68 million. Since starting his first term in 2023, Sanders has overseen a growing Sheriff’s Office with dozens more deputies and a new headquarters in Tumwater. The dollars to support this growth have come from a voter-approved public safety sales tax that Sanders backed in his first year in office. Sanders learned of his early lead while at an election night party at the Hangar 51 Event Center in Tumwater. He called the results a “great victory” in a phone call with The Olympian. “I’m ready to serve for another four years,” Sanders said. “I am extremely proud of the Sheriff’s Office and I believe Thurston County voters got it right.” Sanders added that he looks forward to watching the Sheriff’s Office grow during his second term. Burton-Crow answered

Thurston County, WA · 2d

Tacoma Daily Index

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No. 26-4-02654-1 – PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

No. 26-4-02654-1 Superior Court of the State of Washington for Pierce County. The Personal Representatives named below have been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Deceased must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Clerk of the Court. The claim must be presented by the later of: (1) Thirty (30) days after the Personal Representative is served or mailed the Notice to Creditors as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (2) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice.

Pierce County, WA · 2d

KIRO 7 Seattle

Tumwater to launch four-day work week in 2027

A new four-day workweek pilot begins in January for Tumwater non-union staff, offering flexibility for wage sacrifices.

Tumwater, WA · 10h

camaspostrecord.com

Report: Half of SW Washington residents lack resources to afford basic necessities

Half of Southwest Washington residents lack the resources to cover basic necessities such as housing and food, a rate higher than the state average and equal to that of the congressional district that includes Seattle, according to a report released Monday. The report from the Urban Institute examines economic hardship...

Washington · 1d

The Chronicle

Thurston County Realtor's Association leads opposition of countywide Home Energy Score program

The Thurston County Realtors Association is doubling down on its opposition to a countrywide mandated regional Home Energy Score (HES) program by dedicating thousands of dollars to oppose one of the ...

Thurston County, WA · 3d

The Chronicle

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Pierce County voters rejecting amendments to change office of sheriff

Pierce County voters appear to be rejecting two charter amendments that would dramatically change the office of the sheriff. Amendment 53 asked Pierce County voters if they want to switch to an

Pierce County, WA · 2d

The Olympian

Local airline will fly to Olympia airport for the first time in 22 years

Regional air service is returning to Olympia Regional Airport for the first time in 22 years, the Port of Olympia and SeaPort Airlines jointly announced on Thursday. The airline, which operates nine-person, propeller-powered airplanes, will offer twice-weekly flights between Spokane and Olympia Friday and Sunday afternoons for the Washington state legislative session. The flights begin Jan. 8. Travel between the two destinations is expected to take an hour, according to a news release. One-way fares start at $279. The last commercial air service at Olympia Regional Airport was Big Sky Airlines in 2004, according to the port. SeaPort Airlines is based at Boeing Field in Seattle, and began offering flights between Seattle and Spokane in March, said Chairman and CEO Kent Craford in an interview with The Olympian on Thursday that also included port officials. “So when we launched service in Spokane in March, the first thing we started hearing was: ‘When are you going to go to Olympia?’” said Craford. “And so here we are.” He said they received interest from lawmakers, business groups, trade associations and chambers of commerce about flights to Olympia. “Some of them are here a lot for the session,” he said. “Some of them

Olympia, WA · 1d

KOMO News