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The Olympia Regional Airport and its properties generated $1,758,278 in revenue in the first half of the year. Accounting for $1,655,267 in expenses, the airport earned a profit of $103,011.

Lack of habitat conservation plan hampers revenue growth at Olympia Regional Airport

The lack of a complete habitat conservation plan (HCP) continues to hamper revenue growth for Olympia Regional ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 8/8/25 | 6 comments

Wanted man arrested after alleged assault on police officer in Tumwater

A 31-year-old man was arrested after allegedly assaulting an officer with a knife. According to a Tumwater Police Department report ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 8/8/25 | 1 comment

Olympia to consider new regulations for massage and reflexology businesses

The Olympia City Council is set to consider Olympia Municipal Code (OMC) amendments aimed at strengthening oversight of massage and ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 8/8/25 | 2 comments

Energize Thurston ends, but federal government still offering clean energy tax credits

The Energize Thurston program has officially closed after pushing the region toward energy efficiency for ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 8/8/25 | 2 comments

South Puget Sound Community College earns fourth gold in Best of South Sound

South Puget Sound Community College won a gold award as Best Community College for the fourth straight year in Best of ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 8/8/25 | 1 comment

August is complicated

By August first, those buzzkill ads for back-to-school supplies were already everywhere — a sure sign that summer is on the ... more

By Jill Severn | 8/8/25 | 3 comments

A conversation with Teri Lee Thomas

Have you ever been to a show at Harlequin Productions? If so, there is a very likely chance you have seen the incomparable Teri Lee ... more

By Rachel Benton | 8/8/25 | 1 comment

Police Blotter for Thursday, August 7, 2025

Thurston County Sheriff’s Department On 8/07/25 at 1:15 a.m. in the 2600 block of Saint Clair Cutoff Road SE, sheriff’s deputies arrested Christopher Michael Ramirez, 40, on … more

By Vanessa Casabuena | 8/8/25

City of Olympia Climate Program Manager Dr. Pamela Braff discussed the city's future climate challenges. She spoke about the Climate Element draft at a planning commission meeting on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025.

Olympia residents propose action steps for stronger climate strategy

The Olympia Planning Commission held a public hearing on the city's Climate Element, where residents offered actionable suggestions to strengthen ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 8/7/25 | 13 comments

The City of Lacey honored Washington lawmakers with a proclamation for prioritizing city projects at a Lacey City Council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025.

Lacey celebrates Washington lawmakers for championing its strategic projects

The City of Lacey recognized state of Washington lawmakers on Tuesday, Aug. 5, for appropriations and statutory changes that positioned the ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 8/7/25

A man was arrested after a search warrant was served at a residence where 21 pounds of various drugs and $116,000 in cash were found by the Thurston County Narcotics Task Force on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025.

Thurston County Narcotics Task Force seizes 21 pounds of illegal drugs and $116,000

A narcotics investigation led to a major drug bust in Thurston County on Monday, Aug. 4, resulting in the arrest of one man and the seizure of large quantities ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 8/7/25 | 3 comments

Lacey City Council Member Nicholas Dunning, left, shared a moment with Marine Corps veteran Oliver Osborne during city council meeting, where Osborne was recognized in line with the city’s Purple Heart Day proclamation on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. Osborne held a framed photo of his Purple Heart award ceremony from the Vietnam War.

Purple Heart Day in Lacey honors service and sacrifice

Reaffirming its commitment to military remembrance, the City of Lacey upheld its standing as a Purple Heart City through a proclamation recognizing Aug. 7 as ... … more

By Kameko Marquez | 8/7/25

Intercity Transit Deputy Director of Procurement Michael Maverick, right, explained that the agency needs to bypass the standard procurement process due to the volatility of the hydrogen fuel market.

Intercity Transit waives standard procurement process for hydrogen demonstration project

Intercity Transit is waiving the standard procurement process for deals related to its hydrogen demonstration ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 8/7/25 | 6 comments

Shorebird migration — plovers

Plovers are one of the types of shorebirds found in Thurston County, especially during the fall migration season, which is just now ... more

By George Walter | 8/7/25 | 1 comment

Finding New York in Thurston County

There was something in the air this week that made Thurston County feel like quintessential New York. I found Broadway at the Washington Center ... more

By Rachel Benton | 8/7/25

What’s happening this weekend — Olympia Farmers Market 50th anniversary celebration and more

Appeal to your philanthropic side and support local businesses by visiting the farmers market, donating school supplies or attending a scavenger ... more

P. Jade Asumbrado | 8/7/25 | 1 comment

Police Blotter for Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Thurston County Sheriff’s Department On 8/06/25 at 1:15 a.m. in the 2600 block of Saint Clair Cutoff Road SE, sheriff’s deputies arrested Christopher Michael Ramirez, 40, on … more

By Vanessa Casabuena | 8/7/25

A briefing map depicts the Bear Gulch Fire perimeter and branch divisions, as an incident commander explained firefighting operations on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025.

Thurston County sees drop in air quality as Bear Gulch Fire burns

The Bear Gulch Fire pushed smoke into Mason and Thurston counties this week after lingering high in the atmosphere for most of July, according to an ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 8/6/25 | 6 comments

Low turnout for primary election, Lacey ballot measure fails

A number of candidates registered strong performances in the Aug. 5 primary election to continue on their path toward becoming elected leaders in Olympia ... more

By Wyatt Haupt Jr. | 8/6/25 | 7 comments

Northwest Cooperative Development Center Co-Director John A. McNamara accepted the Olympia City Council's proclamation declaring 2025 the Year of Cooperatives at a meeting on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. He cited local successes, such as Blue Heron Bakery's transition to worker ownership and the city's high number of co-ops and credit units serving more than 52,000 people.

Olympia declares 2025 the Year of Cooperatives

The Olympia City Council unanimously proclaimed 2025 as the Year of Cooperatives, recognizing the vital role cooperatives play in fostering a resilient ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 8/6/25