Saturday, October 3, 2026
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Thurston County announced two key leadership appointments on Tuesday with promotions for Jennifer Walker and Karen Weiss to new roles within the county’s management team.
Walker, who has …
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By JC Medina
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1/16/25
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The median price of residential properties and condominiums in Thurston County climbed in the final month of the year, amid stronger sales in both housing categories.
The residential market …
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The Port of Olympia Commission unanimously elected Jasmine Vasavada as president on Monday, Jan. 13.
Maggie Sanders was elected vice president, while Sarah Tonge …
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) is looking to update a proclamation process to provide more substantive community engagement opportunities.
During the …
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By JC Medina
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1/16/25
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Kelly Green was sworn in as an Olympia City Council member on Tuesday, Jan. 14, after being appointed to fill a vacant seat through a ranked-choice voting process.
Her daughter ceremonially swore in …
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This week in Thurston’s Birds we are again featuring some of Liam Hutcheson’s recent photographs. I so much appreciate having Liam’s photos for this weekly column because they …
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A special election is being held next month for voters within the jurisdiction of Yelm Community Schools (YCS).
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Join the upcoming sales, adventures, book club and music performances initiated by locals.
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It is with great sorrow that the family of Vienna Leigh Couch, 81, of Lacey, Washington, announces her passing on November 23, 2024. Born on October 23,1943, in Wakefield, Michigan, to Raymond and …
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1/16/25
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 1/15/25 at 4:19 p.m. in the 6300 block of 196 th Avenue SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Damien Carl, 30, on suspicions of 1) third-degree theft, …
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1/16/25
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Thurston County officials are urging residents to confront the pervasive issue of human trafficking, as the Thurston County Board of Health adopted a proclamation on Tuesday, Jan. 14, recognizing …
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According to Tumwater Sustainability Coordinator Alyssa Jones Wood, the results of the second risk assessment of the Davis-Meeker Gary oak tree may be available by the end of the month.
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The Olympia Municipal Court is forming a Community Court Advisory Committee to enhance its efforts in addressing the root causes of misdemeanor crimes.
This initiative offers …
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By Luis Manzo | For The JOLT News
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1/15/25
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The Port of Olympia is giving community members a month to comment on newly released chapters of its updated master plan for the Olympia Regional Airport.
The comment period started on Monday, Jan. …
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The City of Lacey is hosting an open house to allow residents the opportunity to provide feedback and learn about the city’s Comprehensive Plan, a long-term guide for growth and development.
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By Darlanne Cruz
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1/15/25
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Here are upcoming road closures in Olympia and Lacey.
Olympia
Olympia announced the road closure in Fir Street starting January 21 to February 14.
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By Darlanne Cruz
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1/15/25
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When I was about 4 years old, our gas stove exploded, and our house burned to the ground. Fortunately, no one was home at the time.
One of my first memories is that of sitting on the edge …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 1/14/25 at 10:10 p.m. in the 14600 block of 130 th Lane SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Bobby Ray Ardoin, 77, on suspicion of no contact order …
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1/15/25
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The Olympia Design Board approved on Thursday, Jan. 9, the concept design for the Henderson Loft Apartments project, a new 35-unit multifamily development near the Henderson Boulevard roundabout. …
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An effort to remove Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse from office was stymied after a judge found a recall petition failed to satisfy the legal sufficiency requirement of the state law that …
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