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OLYMPIA — Dakota Lyons had one thought as she watched the first strike of her first at-bat scurry by her.
“Gosh, I wish I would’ve swung at that.”
Lyons, a soon-to-be Napavine High …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@thurstonchronicle.com
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7/11/26
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A helicopter swirled above the High Rock Lookout in view of Mount Rainier on Wednesday morning as volunteers awaited the precious loads it was delivering from below.
The aircraft was delivering …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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7/10/26
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For Marquessa Gilson, family is a top priority.
She’s got two types; her immediate and her Washington State family. She’s the middle child of three, part of a family that’s rich in …
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By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com
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7/10/26
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Softball players aged 16-and-under from Capital, North Thurston, Olympia, River Ridge, Timberline, Tumwater and Yelm high schools flocked to Chehalis to represent their club teams at the Cascades …
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Photos by Dylan Reubenking / dylan@thurstonchronicle.com
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7/10/26
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Adna High School soon-to-be junior Brytin Dollarhyde and Centralia High School rising junior Ava Horst teamed up with the Xtreme Fastpitch 16-and-under team during the Cascades National Championship …
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Photos by Dylan Reubenking / dylan@thurstonchronicle.com
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7/9/26
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Three local athletes from the Nyastrong Warriors Academy, including a brother and a sister, won their respective divisions at Hoopfest in Spokane last weekend to win their first Hoopfest …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/9/26
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TENINO — A lot of key cogs from the spring high school season for W.F. West didn’t put the bat down or stuff cleats in their bags for very long.
Guys like Wyatt Hoffman, Hayden Rooney, Reece …
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By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com
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7/8/26
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Beginning Wednesday, July 8, the High Rock Lookout and surrounding area will be closed to the public during the continued reconstruction and renovation of the High Rock Lookout in the Cowlitz Valley …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/8/26
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SEATTLE — Summer crabbing season started Thursday. But while the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife says it should be a similar season to last year’s, there are a few things that have …
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Kai Uyehara / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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7/8/26
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OAKVILLE — Larch Mountain Little League and Oakville Little League are hosting one of the premier Little League Tournaments in the state this week, welcoming 11 all-star softball teams for the …
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By Dylan Wilhelm / dylan@chronline.com
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7/8/26
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Well, Mother Nature always wins. A two-night adventure to the Morrison Creek Campground, a mere 2.6 miles from the timberline of Mount Adams, was cut short to a one night stay after high wind, rain …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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7/7/26
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The Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is inviting new applicants to join the almost 1,000 certified Master Hunters across the state, a news release announced.
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/6/26
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Dozens of local tennis players were at W.F. West High School on Saturday morning, when the fifth annual Jack State Invitational took place.
In addition to casual match play, players participated …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/6/26
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After a stellar collegiate softball career at Fairfield University, Centralia alum Lauren (Liseth) Dumoulin earned the school’s highest honor by being inducted into the Fairfield University …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/3/26
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Theodore Even has always been on the move, and that continues to be the case in his 60s.
In 2025, Even earned USA Triathlon All-American Status in the Triathlon, Duathlon, and Aquathlon by …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/3/26
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Washington’s national forests are expanding digital payment options at recreation sites. Visitors can now pay fees using the Recreation.gov mobile app at certain trailheads, day-use areas and …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/1/26
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Pressure builds diamonds.
Janess Blackburn, a 2025 Rainier High School graduate and rising sophomore at Saint Martin’s University, has faced a handful of high-pressure situations in her short …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@thurstonchronicle.com
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6/30/26
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The Jack State Invitational returns on July 4, bringing together players, families and tennis enthusiasts for a day that celebrates community and the lasting impact of longtime W.F. West coach Jack …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/29/26
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Five members of the Twin City Wrestling Club attended the 2026 Western State Wrestling Championships in Pocatello, Idaho over the weekend, and they combined to place in ten events.
The …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/29/26
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In second and third grade, Tumwater’s Ethan Bello began his football journey, playing a season of flag football before playing a season of Pee Wee.
Eight years after that first Pee Wee season, …
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By Dylan Wilhelm / dylan@chronline.com
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6/25/26
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