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Thurston County has introduced "Ready, Set, Go!," evacuation campaign as part of Wildfire Awareness Month.
This campaign aims to deliver the evacuation message clearly to the residents to ensure …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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5/15/24
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The Olympia Police Department saw a reduction in overall use of force incidents in 2023, but noted an increase in juvenile arrest trend, police auditor Tara Parker reported to the city council on …
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The Lacey Youth Council (LYC) took center stage during the Lacey City Council work session on Tuesday, May 14, presenting updates and outlining priorities for their term.
From initiatives …
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By JC Medina
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5/15/24
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A 72-year-old man was arrested on May 7 after making shooting threats to the Olympia Federal Savings Bank employee.
The Olympia Police Department (OPD) responded to a mid-afternoon call from the …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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5/15/24
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 5/14/24 at 8:00 p.m. in the 1600 block of Woodland Creek Street NE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Stephanie Noelle Alfter, 35, on suspicion of 3 rd …
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5/15/24
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At the Olympia City Council meeting on May 7, several residents voiced their concerns about speeding on Capitol Way in the south Capitol neighborhood, citing multiple incidents that have resulted in …
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Olympia's Utility Advisory Committee heard a briefing in its May 2 meeting on “The State of LOTT Clean Water Alliance.” LOTT Executive Director Matt Kennelly, P.E. gave the presentation.
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By Jeffrey Westbrook
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5/14/24
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Lacey Police Department (LPD) arrested two suspects allegedly being involved in two thefts at the Ulta Beauty store on Marvin Road NE.
In the afternoon of April 24, the store manager called law …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 5/13/24 at 12:35 a.m. in the 1900 block of Southbay Road NE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested John Jermaine Fesler, 44, on suspicions of 1) obstructing …
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5/14/24
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Puget Sound Energy (PSE) invites its customers to join them in the open house events that run until June 21.
Thurston County residents can go in person to the open house for the West Thurston …
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Editor’s Note: Many of the business owners interviewed wished to remain anonymous due to fears of retaliation from taggers. Also, some of the graffiti in the photographs has been …
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Lacey Police Department (LPD) responded to a theft incident at Target on 665 Sleater Kinney Road SE on the morning of April 26.
An employee reported a man, identified as Gary Bergeson, who had …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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5/13/24
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 5/12/24 at 3:51 a.m. in the 3400 block of Ferguson Street SW, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Wen Yu, 52, on suspicions of 1) 3 rd degree malicious …
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5/13/24
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 5/11/24 at 8:18 p.m. in the 17100 block of 138 th Avenue SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Scott Wayne Guss, 56, on suspicions of 1) harassment, and …
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5/12/24
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 5/10/24 at 2:15 a.m. in the 8700 block of Oxford Drive SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Ricky Dante Pinkney, 41, on suspicions of 1) obstructing a …
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5/11/24
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Thurston County's Eld Inlet and Henderson Inlet are among fifteen shellfish harvest areas in the state facing potential harvest restrictions due to heightened levels of fecal bacteria in the water.
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Wildfires are expected to worsen and appear more frequently as the dry and warm conditions are anticipated this spring and summer.
The Department of Ecology declared a drought emergency for most …
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Puget Sound Energy (PSE) representatives discussed the company's Wildfire Program and a new initiative, Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), with the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) at a meeting …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 5/9/24 at 11:24 p.m. in the Littlerock Road/Sergent Road SW, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jason Scott Cuthbertson, 39, on suspicions of 1) 3 rd …
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5/10/24
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Tumwater is now working to implement the county's public safety sales tax, with the city’s General Government Committee recommending to the city council ordinance establishing a public safety …
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