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🌱 How you can shape Rochester’s stormwater fixes and flooding priorities

Rochester, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Rochester! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How you can shape Rochester’s stormwater fixes and flooding priorities
  • Rochester truck driver walks away unharmed from serious Orondo highway crash

Also on today's calendar: Open House & Custom Homes at Friendly Ridge and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 52 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Top Local News – Thurston County – August 4, 2026 (thurstontalk.com) — Rochester residents are being asked to weigh in on local stormwater and drainage priorities that will guide future infrastructure projects and flood-reduction work. This Thurston County roundup also highlights nearby council meetings, budget hearings, utility maintenance, and housing discussions in Olympia, Yelm, Lacey, Tumwater, Tenino, and North Thurston that could affect where you work, shop, or commute.
   

• Teen Falls Asleep Driving Near Orondo, Sideswiping A Construction Truck (thequake1021.com) — A Rochester truck driver escaped injury after a teen from Entiat reportedly fell asleep at the wheel and sideswiped his construction truck on US Highways 2 and 97 near Orondo Wednesday afternoon. The teen suffered minor injuries and faces a second-degree negligent driving charge, while traffic between Chelan and Wenatchee was detoured for several hours as crews cleared the scene. It’s a reminder for local drivers heading east of the mountains to watch for fatigue on long trips.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Does anybody have any extra or used large-sized dog beds that they can part with or no longer use?
    My dog needs a better bed to sleep on today he woke up super stiff and is hardly able to mice around like his usual rambunctious self. Hoping a… (Nextdoor Sargent Rd)
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Rochester. Apply here.
  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Retail Associate in Rochester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rochester here.

🗞 Nearby News

Centralia

  • In Focus: National Night Out in Centralia (chronline.com)
  • Chehalis, Centralia outdoor burn restrictions expanded, in effect immediately (chronline.com)
  • In Focus: Angie Brown, Debbie Campbell honored at Power of the Purse event (chronline.com)

Chehalis

Ok Rochester! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Rochester

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