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AR15 rifle taken from the suspect.
Suspect's relative saves deputy from fatal injury
A Thurston County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) deputy escaped a potentially deadly situation thanks to the intervention of a suspect’s family member. The incident, which happened Friday, … more
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Cliff Moore of Prothman Consulting, who processed the executive director applications.
Get to know the finalists for the Port of Olympia’s executive director position
Some 90 community members gathered last night for a public reception to meet the four finalist candidates for the Port of Olympia’s executive director position. The reception was held at the … more
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TRPC senior planner Allison Osterberg presented the housing allocation assessment to the council on Friday, February 2, 2024.
Thurston Regional Planning Council member pushes for student focus in housing allocation planning
Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) discussion of the housing needs assessment and proposed allocation methodology, TRPC member Hilary Seidel urged the staff Friday, January 2, to consider … more
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The scales of Justice represent the idea of decisions reached fairly and objectively by a weighing of evidence.
Man with drug trafficking history arrested anew
A man previously arrested for unlawful possession of fentanyl with intent to deliver was arrested once again by the Thurston County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) for alleged drug trafficking and attempting … more
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: This is the photo of Eddie Bidlake, a 63-year old man who has gone missing since October 23,2023
Sheriff's Office seeking information on missing Eddy Bidlake, 63-year-old man with memory disorder
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) is seeking the public's help locating Eddy Bidlake, a 63-year-old man reported missing from his residence in the 19000 block of Melon Street SW. … more
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What's happening this February— Olympia’s First Funk Festival!
The start of February will surely be full of funk and love! International Guitar Night, Thursday, February 1, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. International Guitar Night brings you the world’s … more
The suspect, who hurled rocks at passing cars and injured one of the motorists, parked his truck on the side of the road and hid in the nearby woods. He was arrested shortly after.
Suspect arrested after throwing large rocks at passing cars, injuring one
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputies arrested a man for allegedly throwing rocks at motorists and injuring one. On Saturday, January 27, Thurston County Sheriff’s Office … more
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During its meeting on January 30, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved two interagency agreements with the Washington State Department of Commerce and a contract with a private consultancy firm.
County OKs deals for climate grant, ‘Thurston 2045’ comprehensive plan updates
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has given the green light to three contracts to address climate change concerns and update its comprehensive plan. During its meeting on … more
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Ballots being sorted, photo November 7, 2022.
Remote voter registration closes Monday to vote in Special Election
Thurston County reminds community members of next week's voter registration deadlines for the February 13 special election. In a press release, the Office of the County Auditor reminded that … more
TCSO and law enforcement chased after a black 2005 Ford F350 for 30 minutes before the suspect was arrested.
Pickup driver rams deputy and recruit during chase
Two deputies were rushed to a hospital following a dangerous pursuit involving local law enforcement agencies in the early hours of January 26, Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) reported … more
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Tessa Gardner-Brown, a consultant from Floyd|Snider, showed the Port of Olympia Commission several sediment management measures that DES had studied.
Sediment control planning is the focus of Deschutes Estuary work this year, state tells port
The Washington Department of Enterprise Services (DES) continues to plan the removal of the 5th Avenue Dam and restoring the Deschutes Estuary. For this year, DES will focus on completing an … more
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Distressed female nurse in hospital corridor
Our Healthcare System is Broken: Part 1
Broken is: ACCESS – to primary care for one EMERGENCY CARE – long waits, delayed care, lack of beds causing unnecessary suffering or worse INSURANCE - access and cost... more
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Landslide warning due to heavy rain that has put pressure on soil instability, which increases the risk of landslides.
Increased threat of landslide alert for Western Washington this week
A Hazardous Weather Conditions alert with “an increased threat of landslides in western Washington” has been issued by the National Weather Service (NOAA). This is due to the large amount … more
Two suspects with warrants were found with a large quantity of fentanyl, as well as meth, firearms, and $4,000 US dollars, among others.
Police arrest two suspected dealers, uncover large quantity of fentanyl and guns
Two individuals were arrested on January 22 at a local hotel near the intersection of Marvin Road NE and Quinault Drive NE, Thurston County Sheriff’s Office reported on their social media post … more
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Washington's 22nd Legislative District (LD22) is shown in purple and covers Olympia and parts of Lacey and Tumwater. South and west of LD22 is the 35th LD, which also covers Mason County. East and south of Lacey is the LD2, which covers most of Pierce County. The district shown in blue is LD20 which covers most of Lewis and Cowlitz Counties.
Virtual Town Hall for 22nd Legislative District is this Tuesday
To learn more about the issues that district residents face, the 22nd Legislative District Virtual Town Hall will be live-streamed on Facebook on Tuesday, January 30, at 7 p.m. “The 22nd … more
TRPC senior planner Amy Hatch-Winecka updated the public on the Rural Transit Program enhancements at the BoCC meeting on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
Thurston Regional Planning Council updates public on ruralTRANSIT route enhancements
The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) updated the public on the Rural Transit Program , with senior planner Amy Hatch-Winecka presenting on recent enhancements, including extending service … more
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Get your flu shot.
Two Thurston County residents die of influenza
Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) reports two influenza-related deaths for the 2023-2024 flu season. In a statement released Wednesday, January 17, PHSS reported these … more
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What's happening next week?
Let us brace ourselves for January’s last hurray! 1970s Boogie Down Dance, Friday, January 26, 2 – 5 p.m. There will be a time portal to the 70s with exceptionally decorated large … more
The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners met yesterday, January 23, 2024, for its agenda-setting meeting.
County working with lobbyist for federal funding, adds Yelm representative to solid waste committee
At a meeting yesterday, January 23, the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) decided to extend its contract with Strategies 360 to help the county process federal funding, extending … more
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The scales of Justice represent the idea of decisions reached fairly and objectively by a weighing of evidence.
Female suspect allegedly shoots boyfriend, flees to Pierce County
A woman who allegedly shot her boyfriend was arrested after fleeing to Pierce County and getting stopped there. On January 21, Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputies responded to … more
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