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Clouse builds lead in Thurston County Commissioner District 5 race, library bond measure cruising

Thurston County District No. 5 Commissioner Emily Clouse widened her lead to nearly 7,000 votes over Nicolas Martinez-Dunning in the ...

Western Trails multifamily project advances with design conditions in Olympia

The Olympia Design Review Board recommended approval of the conceptual design for Western Trails, a proposed 228-unit multifamily ...

Lacey City Council tees up transportation tax renewal for February ballot

The City of Lacey is going to ask voters in February to renew a sales tax that has funded more than $28 million in transportation improvements ...

Air taxi to Washington Legislature: Spokane-Olympia direct flights to launch in 2027

Traveling from Eastern Washington to Olympia for the state’s legislative session just got ...

Thurston Regional Housing Council looking to fill Homeless Services Advisory Board positions

The Thurston Regional Housing Council (RHC) is recruiting Thurston County residents to serve on the Homeless Services Advisory ...

Food inspection results in Thurston County — Monday, Nov. 9, 2026

Restaurant inspection reports focus on two types of violations: red and ...

Updated Nov. 3 General Elections results for Thurston County

The path to a second term in office remained on track for Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse, who upped her lead over rival Nicolas Martinez-Dunning ...

Development agreement approved for Costco warehouse in Tumwater

The Tumwater City Council authorized Mayor Leatta Dahlhoff to sign a development agreement with Costco Wholesale Corporation for a ...

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TRPC to mull transportation grant awards for a number of proposals

The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) is going to consider approving $16 million in federal transportation grant awards at a meeting ...

Six-year transportation plan features major corridor improvements in Olympia

Millions of dollars in transportation improvements are planned over the next six years in the City of Olympia, including enhanced pedestrian ...

OPINION

Phones and performances

Today, I’m breaking from my usual pattern to discuss something important to our performing arts scene — an issue that comes up at ...

Police Blotter for Monday, Nov. 9, 2026

Lacey Police Department On 11/9/26 at 5:38 p.m. in the 8500 block of Steilacoom Road SE, police arrested Jareth B. Roldan, 20, on suspicion of violation of anti-harassment/protection order. …

Restaurant inspection reports focus on two types of violations: red and ...

Updated Nov. 3 General Elections results for Thurston County

The path to a second term in office remained on track for Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse, who upped her lead over rival Nicolas Martinez-Dunning ...

Western Trails multifamily project advances with design conditions in Olympia

The Olympia Design Review Board recommended approval of the conceptual design for Western Trails, a proposed 228-unit multifamily ...

Development agreement approved for Costco warehouse in Tumwater

The Tumwater City Council authorized Mayor Leatta Dahlhoff to sign a development agreement with Costco Wholesale Corporation for a ...

Clouse builds lead in Thurston County Commissioner District 5 race, library bond measure cruising

Thurston County District No. 5 Commissioner Emily Clouse widened her lead to nearly 7,000 votes over Nicolas Martinez-Dunning in the ...

Air taxi to Washington Legislature: Spokane-Olympia direct flights to launch in 2027

Traveling from Eastern Washington to Olympia for the state’s legislative session just got ...

Firm hired to complete environmental impact statement for Tumwater Brewery District

The Tumwater City Council approved a $290,000 contract with BERK Consulting to complete a planned action environmental impact ...

Updated November General Election results for Thurston County

A second term in office remained within the grasp of Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse, who has maintained a consistent margin ...

Local butcher shop to hold one-for-one match anniversary event

A butcher shop in Lacey will celebrate its first year of operations by matching every single purchase of a meat pack to help combat holiday ...

Locals weigh in on Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project at public hearing

A handful of community members gave their input at a public hearing held on Wednesday evening, Oct. 28, in downtown Olympia on new ...