Saturday, October 3, 2026
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Olympia's City Council selected eight candidates to interview for the vacant council Position #5 on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
The seat became open when former Councilwoman Lisa Parshley was …
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved a contract to upgrade the camera and security systems at Thurston County Corrections Facility and ...
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Lacey Fire District 3 began the year with a historic leadership shift, as Jennifer Schmidt took over as fire chief ...
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By Kameko Marquez
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1/8/25
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners discussed the ongoing accountability measures and next steps following Commissioner Emily Clouse's reinstatement on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
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Tumwater has joined a countywide program to help residents install home heat pumps.
On Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Tumwater City Council authorized the mayor to sign an interlocal agreement …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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1/8/25
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Well folks, we have survived another trifecta of holidays — Halloween, Thanksgiving and a multitude of seasonal holidays in December. We have shopped, cooked, eaten and shared our gratitude.
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By Kathleen Anderson
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1/8/25
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Lacey is hosting a variety of community events this month, offering opportunities for education, service, and fun. Here’s what’s coming up:
History Talks with the …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 1/7/25 at 12:53 a.m. in the 3300 block of Madrona Beach Road NW, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Autumn Marie Beiswanger, 28, on suspicion of driving …
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1/8/25
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Local residents took the opportunity to air their concerns on various issues at the Olympia Planning Commission's public hearing on the Capital Mall Triangle subarea planned action ordinance on Monday, …
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Information from a resident led Olympia Police Department personnel to arrest two suspects and seize cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine, authorities said in a press release.
In early November 2024, the …
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On my weekly trips to the commercial centers off Trosper Road, I often feel sad passing the pockets of remaining forest along the way.
Their …
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Thurston County has enforced an immediate closure on recreational shellfish harvesting in Eld Inlet after detecting high levels of a marine biotoxin linked to Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP). …
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I believe I have the cure for your post-holiday blahs. It is Jan. 31.
With three standout nonprofit events — the Oly Funk Fest, the Stayla and Loc-Oly Auction, and Seas the Night …
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Tumwater is calling on residents to share their thoughts on the climate element of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update.
This new chapter focuses on tackling climate change and will guide …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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1/7/25
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The Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County announced on Monday, Jan. 6, that it is now accepting nominees for its annual Evan Ferber Peacemaker Leadership Award.
The nonprofit …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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1/7/25
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Begin 2025 with Toastmasters!
It’s a great way to improve your public speaking, group participation and evaluation abilities. Eight groups meet on different days of the week and …
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The City of Lacey announced on social media that part of 14th Avenue SE will be closed on Wednesday.
There will be land and shoulder closures on 14th Avenue eastbound, particularly from Golf …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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1/7/25
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 1/6/25 at 2:58 a.m. in the 900 block of Spruce Street SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Chloe Elaine Crandell, 21, on suspicion of fourth-degree …
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1/7/25
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Thurston County confirmed its first influenza-related death of the 2024-25 flu season, as flu activity continues to surge across Washington.
“Thurston County Public Health …
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By Kameko Marquez
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1/6/25
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council is taking a critical look at equity, as it updates the region's long-term transportation blueprint — the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP).
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