Sunday, October 4, 2026
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Plans to increase housing, expand industrial land and protect farmland in Thurston County moved forward on Tuesday, Dec. 17, with the approval of updates to the 2024 Comprehensive Plan.
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Law enforcement in the county is getting a $4.91 million tech upgrade after the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved a 10-year contract with Axon Enterprise on …
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Lacey residents may soon have the opportunity to vote on a new funding source for the city's parks system.
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Last-minute Christmas shoppers can expect a wet weekend in Thurston County with the chance of precipitation at 100 percent on Saturday and Sunday.
The National Weather Service forecast calls for …
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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12/20/24
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At its Dec. 12 meeting, the Olympia Arts Commission approved the recommended local artists who will create posters for the 2025 Olympia Arts Walk events.
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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12/20/24
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At dinner a few nights ago, a recent high school graduate asked “What’s the solstice? What’s that all about?” She was a smart, hard-working, Advanced Placement student; now …
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Christmas time is here!
Ugly Sweater Bingo, Saturday, December 21, from 7 p.m. Get ready for a night of laughs, bingo and questionable fashion at the Senior Services for South …
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12/20/24
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 12/19/24 at 12:01 a.m. in the 5400 block of 188 th Avenue SW, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Devon Michael Bernard, 38, on suspicion of harassment.
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12/20/24
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The Olympia School District's (OSD) ending fund balance for the 2023-24 school year was $10,186,316, Executive Director of Finance & Capital Planning Kate Davis said ...
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The City of Tumwater and Tumwater Timberland Library (TRL) jointly announced in a news release that the library will close for a remodel from Jan. 11-26.
Limited services are expected to resume ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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12/19/24
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Tumwater is asking the public to participate in a survey, as part of a needs assessment and feasibility study for a new community center.
The construction of a new community center is …
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Lacey is calling on residents to help shape the future of local transportation safety.
As part of its commitment to creating safer streets, the city is developing a Safe Streets and …
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By JC Medina
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12/19/24
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A volunteer unit with the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is looking to beef up staffing levels in 2025.
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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12/19/24
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Last Sunday was a good weather day, at least for Thurston County in December. No rain and not bitter cold, although one did not have to be walking around for long before the damp began to creep into …
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By George Walter
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12/19/24
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504 Plan or IEP? Shannon, our educational advocate digs into the subject for a parent...
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By Shannon Sankstone
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12/19/24
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Lacey Police Department
On 12/18/24 at 12:33 a.m. in the 5700 block of College Street SE, police arrested Amanda Louise Little, 36, on suspicion of third-degree driving while license suspended.
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12/19/24
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The Thurston Regional Housing Council is facing a critical year with limited resources, as it approved the allocation of millions of dollars in funding for affordable housing and homeless services through its 2025 ...
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Newly elected and re-elected County Commissioners (BoCC) were sworn into office on Tuesday, Dec. 17, during the board’s final meeting of the year, signaling a leadership …
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At its Tuesday meeting, the Olympia City Council honored outgoing member Lisa Parshley with tributes and special gifts, celebrating her advocacy during her seven-year tenure.
Mayor …
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A haymaker of a storm knocked out power to thousands of Puget Sound Energy customers, including people in Thurston County, leaving utility crews scrambling to get electricity flowing again.
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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12/18/24
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