Sovereignty Highlights the Complex Past and Precarious Present of the Cherokee Nation

Coinciding with the passage of landmark House Bill 1725 creating the first alert system for missing or murdered Indigenous women and people in Washington State, Harlequin Productions presents Sovereignty by Mary Kathryn Nagle, May 6 – May 28 at the State Theater. Esther Almazán (Yaqui/Yoeme Tribe) will direct. Sarah Ridge Polson, a young Cherokee lawyer, fights to restore her…

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Thurston Chamber Supports Balanced School Calendar

by David Schaffert, President/CEO, Thurston County Chamber and Doug Mah, Doug Mah & Associates, Thurston Chamber Public Policy Director The Thurston Chamber is no stranger to advancing initiatives that support high-quality public-school systems and student success. Our engagement in regional education and workforce development are integral components of the Chamber’s mission. In addition, the Thurston…

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2022 Legislative Session Concludes with Major Regional Investments

by Doug Mah, Doug Mah & Associates, Thurston Chamber Public Policy Director On Thursday, March 10, 2022, the Washington State Legislature conclude their 60-day session. The end of the “short” or mid-biennium session brought significant investments to address Interstate-5 and chronic homelessness – both high priority items for the Thurston Chamber of Commerce and the…

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