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LaceyGibson's Custom Meats in Lacey will match every donated meat pack on SundayIf you've been meaning to give to a food drive, Sunday is a good one to pick. Gibson's Custom Meats in Lacey will match every community essential pack bought for donation at its "Pay It Forward" event, marking the program's first year.Saturday’s editionRead TransportationWSDOT wants your thoughts on high-speed rail along I-5 by Fri., Nov. 13If you have thoughts on how the region should get around in the decades ahead, WSDOT wants them. The Washington State Department of Transportation is asking for public input on a possible high-speed rail line shadowing I-5 from British Columbia to Portland. The survey is brief and has room for written comments.Saturday’s editionRead Getting AroundSeaPort Airlines will fly between Spokane and Olympia starting Jan. 8, 2027If you travel between Spokane and Olympia, your trip is about to get shorter. The Port of Olympia and SeaPort Airlines announced Thursday twice-weekly flights between Spokane's Felts Field and Olympia Regional Airport. It's the first regional air service there in 22 years. The last was Big Sky Airlines in 2004.Friday’s editionRead OutdoorsRazor clam digging opens this weekend at Copalis and Mocrocks beachesIf you're headed to the coast, razor clam season finally starts. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife approved five days of digging at Copalis and Mocrocks from Saturday, Nov. 7, through Wednesday, Nov. 11. KOMO reports the season was first scheduled to start Oct. 9 on four beaches.Friday’s editionRead State CapitolGov. Ferguson meets the NBA commissioner Thursday about bringing the Sonics backIf you've been waiting on the Sonics, this afternoon matters. Gov. Bob Ferguson will meet virtually with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, and at the state Capitol Wednesday he said, "I still remain optimistic." His office reached out to set up the meeting.Thursday’s editionRead ElectionsTimberland Regional Library's levy lid lift is passing in early returnsIf you use a Timberland library, the early news is good. The levy lid lift was passing 55.18% to 44.82% districtwide on Tuesday night, Secretary of State data shows. The Nisqually Valley News reported it was passing as library leaders and supporters say it is essential to avoiding further staff layoffs and service cuts.Wednesday’s editionRead

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  • OlympiaThe Coast Salish Museum of Fine Arts has taken over gallery space at the Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts for a two-month exhibition called "Temporal." Hopi artist Mikaela Shafer curated it, and it centers contemporary Indigenous creators.

    The Coast Salish Museum of Fine Arts has taken over gallery space at the Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts for a two-month exhibition called "Temporal." Hopi artist Mikaela Shafer curated it, and it centers contemporary Indigenous creators.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: ThurstonTalk

  • LaceyIf you drive in Lacey, the city has expanded its snowplow routes and increased on-call staffing for the 2026-27 winter season.

    If you drive in Lacey, the city has expanded its snowplow routes and increased on-call staffing for the 2026-27 winter season. The new routes include newly annexed areas near 15th Avenue and Draham Road, and major arterials get plowed first.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Jolt News

  • TumwaterTop-seeded Tumwater shut out No. 32 Chief Sealth 49-0 in a Round of 32 game on Friday night.

    Top-seeded Tumwater shut out No. 32 Chief Sealth 49-0 in a Round of 32 game on Friday night. The Thunderbirds advance to the Round of 16 of the 2A State Tournament.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Daily Chronicle

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  1. KIRO 7 News Seattle1 hour ago

    Washington State pays $115,000 in first Homeowner Recovery Fund reimbursements

    The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries says it has issued the first reimbursements from the state’s new Homeowner Recovery Fund, paying out more than $115,000 to five approved applicants.

  2. The Olympian4 hours ago

    Deaths notices for Nov. 8

    Mead, Norman, 83, Lacey, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Panorama Convalescent and Rehabilitation, Lacey. Funeral Alternatives of Washington, Tumwater, 360-753-1065.

  3. ThurstonTalk4 hours ago

    Explore Hawks Prairie Ponds Water Reclamation Site

    ThurstonTalk Some of Washington’s most stunning destinations can be found at the junction of human ingenuity and natural wonder. The Grand Coulee Dam, one large-scale example, welcomes more than 250,000 visitors

  4. The Daily Chronicle5 hours ago

    STATE CHAMPS: Pope John Paul II girls win fifth 1B/2B state cross country championship

    PASCO — When the Pope John Paul II girls cross country team last hoisted the 1B/2B state championship trophy in 2023, Isla Valpiani and Ruby Henry were both wide-eyed but promising freshmen. …

  5. Shoreline Area News6 hours ago

    Washington election officials continue counting ballots, verifying results after Election Day

    King County elections workers processing ballots Photo courtesy King County Elections OLYMPIA — Election Day is over, but election workers a...

  6. The Spokesman-Review7 hours ago

    Michael Cannon: Olympia must help schools live within their means

    By Michael Cannon

  7. Kitsap Sun8 hours ago

    Washington Lottery Powerball, Cash Pop results for Nov. 7, 2026

    Check your tickets for Washington daily lottery draw games here.

  8. The Daily Chronicle10 hours ago

    Toledo takes down Forks and Toutle Lake to finish third in districts

    RAYMOND — Just three days after falling to Rainier in a district semifinal, Toledo made the trip to Raymond to play Forks for a state tournament spot. The Riverhawks wasted no time bouncing …

  9. The Daily Chronicle10 hours ago

    Prep girls soccer: Riverhawks shutout Loggers to capture first ever district championship

    TENINO — The number two is quite prevalent. Two weeks ago when the Toledo High School girls soccer team walked off the field after a grueling 4-3 loss to Cle Elum, it served a larger purpose …

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Lacey readies its plows and Tumwater wins 49-0

Plus, a Coast Salish exhibit takes over gallery space in Olympia.

The TLDR

  1. Lacey expands plow routes and on-call staffing for winter
  2. Tumwater beats Chief Sealth 49-0 and moves to the Round of 16
  3. Coast Salish exhibit "Temporal" runs two months in Olympia
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