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Your tax dollars at work: Washington State Department of Health routinely tests waters for bacterial contamination. See story for list of locations from which shellfish are currently unsafe.
Shellfish from Eld and Henderson Inlets face potential restrictions, state says
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. … more
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Wildfire sweeping across prairie grass, a firefighter is shown close to the fire.
Wildfires expected to worsen due to drought; residents urged to keep safe and prepare
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 … more
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Puget Sound Energy Senior Local Government Affairs Representative Kristine Rompa (center) met with Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners yesterday, May 8, 2024, to discuss wildfire measures.
Puget Sound Energy introduces wildfire safety initiative
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 … more
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This house and garage are the main structures now at 2401 Conger Avenue NW.
Affordable housing development on Conger Avenue proposed
Olympia's Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for a cottage housing development at 2401 Conger Avenue NW on Wednesday, May 8. In the narrative, applicant Ken Liliquist stated that he … more
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Saints baseball players enjoying the game earlier this season vs PLU.
Seven Saints lauded in GNAC Baseball All-Conference Team of the Season
Despite missing out the championships in this season’s baseball, the Saints have something to celebrate as seven players from the Lacey-based baseball squad were named in the 2024 Great … more
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The existing culvert on Sapp Road and Percival Creek is too small to allow for the natural passage of fish.
Tumwater to receive grant for construction of Percival Creek culvert
Tumwater is set to receive $257,550 from the Recreation and Conservation Office’s (RCO) Salmon Recovery Funding Board to fund the construction of a larger culvert on Sapp Road as it crosses … more
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Finance Director Troy Niemeyer briefed Tumwater General Government Committee about the public safety sales tax fund.
Tumwater to implement public safety sales tax, recommending granting finance director additional powers
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 … more
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Yelm Community Schools April 23, 2024 levy failed by 225 votes.
Yelm Community Schools proposition levy disapproved by slim margin
Voters turned down Yelm Community Schools’ proposal to raise a levy to replace its school programs and operations. Thurston County Canvassing Board has officially certified the results of … more
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Councilmember Eileen Swarthout (top left) receives the proclamation which declares May 12 to 19 as a week of celebration for the 1984 women’s Olympic marathon trials.
Tumwater commemorates 1984 women’s Olympic marathon trials
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the 1984 women’s Olympic marathon trials, Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan proclaimed May 12 to 19 as a week of celebration for the historic sporting … more
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SPSCC is eligible to compete for the 2025 $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
South Puget Sound Community College semifinalist for biennial award for excellence in student outcomes
The Aspen Institute named the South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) as one of the 20 semifinalists for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The $1 million prize is the … more
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Evergreen State College’s River Scheuerell qualifies for the nationals in the men’s 5000-meter racewalk.
Evergreen State College’s Scheuerell sets national standard in 5k racewalk, breaks 39-year school record
In one of the final athletic meets before the conference championships, Evergreen State College’s River Scheuerell won in his first-ever 5000-meter racewalk in the USATF Oregon Association 5K … more
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The Rams Olivia Rodriguez swings.
North Thurston Rams batter Peninsula High Seahawks, 14-13
North Thurston High School Rams swooped the Peninsula High School who edged out a win during their softball game, highlighting the Seahawks’ Seniors’ Night on Wednesday, May 8. In … more
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Assistant City Manager Shannon Kelley-Fong presented the draft and recommended updates to the public comment policy of the Lacey meeting to the Commission on Equity on May 6 and to the City Council on May 7.
Lacey to update public comment policy on meetings following zoombombing incident
In response to a race-related incident during a Commission on Equity meeting, Lacey now plans to revise its public comment policy. The incident, which occurred on March 25, involved remote … more
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The annual report for Tumwater’s transportation benefit district shows the work funded by the taxing district in 2023.
Tumwater reports 2023 transportation benefit district accomplishments
Tumwater city staff reported to the city council on Tuesday, May 7, the work accomplished through the city’s transportation benefit district in 2023. The taxing district funds street … more
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Since 1996, the county has partnered with cities in a regional partnership to address animal control in Thurston County.
Thurston County to hear comments on removing animal licensing fees from county code
Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) set a public hearing for animal control related fees on June 4 to amend Thurston County Municipal Code (TMC) Section 9.10 (Animal Control). … more
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Saint Martin’s Andrew Boyd finished fourth in the 2024 GNAC decathlon championships.
SMU’s Andrew Boyd places fourth with four PRs in GNAC Combined Event Championships
Saint Martin’s University’s Andrew Boyd ranked fourth out of seven participants in the combined event of decathlon in the 2024 Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Multi-Event … more
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During a public meeting on May 7, 2024, Thurston Board of County Commissioners has officially declared May 5th through May 11th as Public Service Recognition Week.
Thurston County, Olympia honor public servants
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) and Olympia City Council separately issued proclamations recognizing the contributions of public servants working to serve the community. During … more
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Image of a bowl of walnuts
Olympia Food Co-op is buying back walnut halves and pieces
Olympia Food Co-op, a local store in Olympia, has issued a recall for its organic walnut halves and pieces sourced from Gibson Farms, Inc., after the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), the … more
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Harvey Foundation President Terry Minton
South Puget Sound Community College to add about 25 new scholarships
The OJ & Mary Christine Harvey Educational Foundation awarded $1.8 million to the South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) intended for student scholarships, the college’s press release … more
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Ballots being sorted, photo November 7, 2022.
Fire District 8: Auditor seeks opinionated committee members for voters' pamphlet statements
The Thurston County Auditor’s Election Division is inviting community members to serve as “For” and “Against” committee members for the upcoming August 6 Primary … more
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