Saturday, October 3, 2026
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This past weekend many children participated in a traditional spring ritual — receiving baskets lined with green artificial grass and gathering “eggs” of various sorts to fill those …
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By George Walter
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4/24/25
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 4/23/25 at 11:15 a.m. in the 2500 block of Carpenter Road SE, sheriff’s deputies arrested Felix Yud, 37, on suspicion of 1) violation of a …
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By VJ Casabuena
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4/24/25
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In a unanimous decision, the Olympia City Council has directed staff to negotiate an interlocal agreement with Thurston County for judicial services. This step could potentially dissolve the city's …
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An extension of a sales tax, which the City of Tumwater uses to fund road maintenance projects, drew overwhelming support from voters in a special election on Tuesday, April 22. …
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The Joint Animal Services Commission (JASCOM) reviewed a proposed two-year contract to provide field services to Mason County during its meeting on Monday, April 21.
Under the …
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By JC Medina
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4/23/25
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Thurston County will award the $150,000 lodging tax revenue to 16 chosen applicants this year.
The Lodging Tax is an excise tax paid by people who stay overnight in lodging …
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Thurston County's Joint Animal Services is addressing an increase in animal intakes by developing an innovative volunteer program and ...
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Local residents are encouraged to visit the annual Olympia Wooden Boat Festival on May 10-11 to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend.
The festival opens on Saturday, May 10, and runs from …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/23/25
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Thurston County is now setting the table for homegrown artists to contribute to its newest exhibition, “Homegrown and Handmade.”
The countywide contest will accept entries of any …
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By Kameko Marquez
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4/23/25
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Nonprofit organizations throughout Thurston County have prepared activities for May, including events related to housing and nature.
According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce , a …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 4/22/25 at 6:22 p.m. in the 3300 South Bay Road NE, sheriff’s deputies arrested Gary Blain Wilson, 74, on suspicion of driving under the …
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By VJ Casabuena
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4/23/25
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The Olympia Finance Committee approved a recommendation to issue debt financing for two major community projects ...
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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4/22/25
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The Lacey Lodging Tax Advisory Committee convened on April 17 to review outcomes from its 2024 funding cycle, assess financial reports and ...
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By JC Medina
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4/22/25
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Intercity Transit is set to acquire new vehicles for its Dial-A-Lift program, which provides door-to-door, shared transportation for people ...
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By Jerome Tuaño
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4/22/25
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On Saturday, April 19, Olympia remembered the Boldt ruling with a screening of "Fish War’" at the historic Capitol Theatre.
The 80-minute documentary retraces the battle lines of the fish …
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Since 1997, Jay Fratt has been working in the industry of alternative culture. Whether it was hemp clothing or locally-blown glass products on the shelves, Smokin Js has offered a …
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Thurston County announced in a news release that the Auditor's Office has scheduled a Passport Fair on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to noon ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/22/25
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It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of our beloved father, Glenn Richard Burke, aka “Big Daddy” on March 11, 2025, just after …
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4/22/25
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True story: I was recently searching for a photo of a messy backpack or locker. None compared to what I saw in my teaching career. My next attempt ...
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 4/21/25 at 2:49 p.m. in the 7400 block of 44 th Avenue NE, sheriff’s deputies arrested Colleen Ethel Morrisette, 75, on suspicion of fourth-degree …
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By VJ Casabuena
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4/22/25
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