Saturday, October 3, 2026
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Ellsworth “Nat” Unwin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend departed this life on March 7, 2025, at age 95. Born to Edwin and Mary Unwin in Centralia, Washington, on September …
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3/25/25
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Our Washington Legislature, in its frantic last five weeks, begins hearing state budget proposals this week. It is a heated and pressured time up on the hill dealing with a $12 billion budget …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 3/24/25 at 4:00 p.m. in the area of 36 th Avenue NE/Frogs Leap Lane NE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Austin Paul Fischer, 40, on suspicion of …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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3/25/25
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When 5-year-old Eli Dewees had a conversation with a houseless person recently and learned that person had been assaulted, he wondered what he could do to help ...
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In an effort to ensure voter registration records remain accurate and up-to-date, the Thurston County Auditor’s Office Elections Division is reaching out to thousands of residents.
The …
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A union leader aiding Intercity Transit’s bus operators claimed the lawyer representing the transportation agency in contract negotiations has proposed entering ...
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By Jerome Tuaño
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3/24/25
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When Alana was arrested for shoplifting in Olympia, it seemed like just another run-in with the law. Homeless, struggling with addiction, and carrying the weight of past trauma from domestic …
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The labor market got off to a positive start in the opening month of 2025, as the number of employed people climbed amid a beefed up workforce in the Olympia-Tumwater Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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3/24/25
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North Thurston Public Schools is inviting high school students to the Spring College & Career Fair on ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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3/24/25
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This is a simple and easy recipe that comes to mind as we move into spring, and greens are starting rise up through the cool earth.
Nothing is better than a warm, wilted spinach salad. Here is …
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By Shannon Beigert
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3/24/25
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Thurston County is home to great outdoor recreation, much of it on our public lands in Capitol Forest. In the 1950’s, I hiked, biked and rode horses there, and I clearly recall the vast …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 3/23/25 at 12:51 a.m. in the 5600 block of Colby Court SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Christopher Tyson Davis, 45, on suspicion of fourth-degree …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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3/24/25
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 3/22/25 at 2:29 p.m. in the 18700 block of Citrus Street SW, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Josh Ross Aton, 36, on suspicion of fourth-degree …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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3/23/25
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 3/21/25 at 6:03 a.m. in the 10100 block of Overlook Drive NW, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Lucio Martinez Valdovinos, 37, on suspicions of 1) …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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3/23/25
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An appeal filed by conservation group Black Hills Audubon Society, along with eight residents, has derailed the Port of Olympia’s timeline for adopting ...
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Contracts are getting standardized for director-level positions in the City of Tumwater. The Tumwater City Council authorized a contract template on ...
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Progress on the new Lacey Museum and Cultural Center continues as city officials and historical commissioners refine strategic plans and funding initiatives to …
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The Lacey City Council officially proclaimed March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility, reaffirming its commitment to inclusivity and support for ...
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Kevin Shen, an 18-year-old senior from Olympia High School (OHS), placed seventh out of 40 finalists in the nationwide 2025 Regeneron ...
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With a background in climate planning and emergency response, Susan McLaughlin joins Olympia to helm the Community Planning and ...
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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3/21/25
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