Community Corner
🌱 What the new Thurston Chronicle means for news coverage in Rainier
You won't want to miss Volleyball @ White Pass on the Rainier Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- What the new Thurston Chronicle means for news coverage in Rainier
- How Rainier's Mountaineers dominated Rochester on Allyson Ooms' birthday
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A touch of rain, with a high of 65 and low of 43 degrees.
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 67, low: 44.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Thurston Chronicle launches as hyperlocal weekly newspaper (chronline.com) — A new weekly Thurston Chronicle print edition is launching to expand hyperlocal coverage across the county, including dedicated reporting from Rainier through Nisqually Valley News editor Jacob Dimond. For Rainier residents, this means more consistent news and sports stories about your schools, neighbors, and local government, backed by a larger reporting team and stronger investment in community journalism. 
• Rainier rocks Rochester on Allyson Ooms' 18th birthday (yelmonline.com) — Rainier High's volleyball team swept Rochester in straight sets, powered by senior standout Allyson Ooms on her 18th birthday and extending the Mountaineers' winning streak. After a chaotic week with limited practice and a power outage in Rainier, the team dominated on the road and now heads back home to face Napavine on Wednesday, Sept. 30.
📸 Around Rainier
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rainier
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- Volleyball @ White Pass
Rainier Middle School Rainier, WA 98576
5:00 pm - RHS VB vs Napavine
Rainier Senior High School Rainier, WA 98576
5:45 pm - RHS VB @ Mossyrock
Rainier Senior High School Rainier, WA 98576
5:45 pm - Football @ Rainier VS Onalaska
Rainier Middle School Rainier, WA 98576
6:00 pm - Football @ Illwaco
Rainier Middle School Rainier, WA 98576
6:00 pm - RHS Football vs. Mossyrock (Homecoming)
Rainier Senior High School Rainier, WA 98576
7:00 pm - HoCo Dance in Commons
Rainier Senior High School Rainier, WA 98576
7:30 pm - Volleyball @ Rainier VS Mossyrock
Rainier Middle School Rainier, WA 98576
5:00 pm - RHS JV FB @ Mossyrock
Rainier Senior High School Rainier, WA 98576
6:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Sumner Girls JV Volleyball @ Yelm →
Yelm High School, 1315 W Yelm Ave, Yelm
5:30 pm - SRO Theater Presents Little Shop of Horrors →
1315 Yelm Ave W, Yelm - Little Shop of Horrors →
Performing Arts Center at YHS, 1315 W Yelm Ave, Yelm
7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- UPDATE: Reunited!
Found male dog on George Road. Beautiful male brindle pity intact. Collar no tag . (Nextdoor Manke/118th/Rainier Rd) - Love Glenda, great personality, and great drinks.
Fun to swing in and have a fun conversation while she's making your drink. I recommend Glenda's for any type of drink. (Nextdoor Tipsoo Loop)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Yelm. Apply here.
- Flynn Group posted a job opening for Cook in Lacey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rainier here.
🗞 Nearby News
Yelm
- Yelm, North Thurston cross country teams shine at Nike Portland XC (yelmonline.com)
- Thurston Chronicle launches as hyperlocal weekly newspaper (thurstonchronicle.com)
Lacey
- Police Blotter for Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026 (thejoltnews.com)
- The local and state races KNKX is covering this election (knkx.org)
Tumwater
- Ever Tried A Real Hawaiian Plate Lunch? These 7 Washington Spots Serve Huge Ones (newsbreak.com)
- In Focus: Tumwater welcomes autumn with annual Falls Fest (thurstonchronicle.com)
Ok Rainier! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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