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The Thurston County Planning Commission will host a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Oct. 21 to accept comments on the applicant-initiated proposal to rezone a 4.9-acre parcel on 193rd Avenue in Grand …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/12/26
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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is now accepting public comments on proposed rule changes to update or clarify the department’s process for listing and developing recovery …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/12/26
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The Gifford Pinchot National Forests has lifted the closure for the High Lava Fire, effective on Friday, Oct. 9.
All roads, trailheads, and trails within the closure area are now open and …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/12/26
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The Economic Alliance of Lewis County has announced it will be holding two events focused on forestry.
The events are titled “The Forests Around You” and “The Woody Biomass Conference …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/12/26
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With longtime Thurston County Assessor Steven Drew retiring at the end of the year, JJ Olson thinks his 11 years of experience within the Thurston County Assessor’s Office makes him the most …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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10/12/26
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On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the Tumwater Police Department and Thurston County Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant in the Tumwater area on a residence where drug activity was suspected.
The …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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10/12/26
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Whether it’s hunting, fishing, hiking, clamming, foraging or something else, The Chronicle is happy to share photos and details from local folks in the great outdoors. To be considered, just email …
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10/12/26
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Rural Lewis County Indivisibles will hold another “No Kings” protest in opposition to efforts to repeal the recently passed Washington state income tax and speak out against actions taken by the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/12/26
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A northern pygmy owl weighs about as much as a chicken egg. They’re adorable, with big yellow eyes. They’re also ruthless predators known to kill chickens far heavier than themselves.
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10/12/26
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Critics of Washington’s new “millionaires tax” argue it’s a Trojan horse that will lead to a broader state income tax on most workers.
It’s a potent issue in the fight over Initiative …
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By Jim Brunner / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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10/12/26
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Try using a little less pressure on the accelerator this fall when driving; deer are especially active in November as the rut (mating season) is at its peak.
Additionally, many animals from each …
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By the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
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10/12/26
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Ruby Mushkin leaned back in a lawn chair and looked out over the Columbia River. She had plenty to say about U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, the Democrat facing Republican state Sen. John Braun in …
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10/11/26
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A key southwest Washington congressional race that could help determine control of the U.S. House has shifted in Democrats’ favor, according to the Cook Political Report.
The influential …
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10/10/26
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On the 296th episode, local man Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle editor Eric Schwartz discuss Friday’s story on Sheriff Rob Snaza addressing the allegations by Sheriff candidate Tracy Murphy about the …
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10/10/26
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Deputies booked a Chehalis woman into the Lewis County Jail Friday morning after she allegedly hit her boyfriend in the back of the head with a rifle during a domestic dispute.
Alyssa L. …
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10/9/26
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Police booked a Centralia man into the Lewis County Jail Thursday after he allegedly resisted arrest and tried to grab a deputy’s firearm.
Jason L. Anderson, 52, is charged with two …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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10/9/26
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Editor’s note: The Chronicle spoke with Lewis County Sheriff Rob Snaza in a wide-ranging phone conversation covering the achievements, challenges and controversies that defined his tenure. In part …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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10/9/26
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Candidates for five Lewis County offices participated in a lineup of quick-hitter political debates this week with limited opportunities to present their platform, answer questions and quickly …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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10/9/26
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People who live, work, visit and travel through Packwood in East Lewis County are invited to share their experiences and help identify future transportation needs along U.S. Highway 12, a news …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/9/26
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