Sunday, October 4, 2026
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In response to the pleas from the LGBTQIA+ community, the Olympia City Council is set to take steps to establish the city as a sanctuary for these individuals.
At a Dec. 10 meeting, …
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This holiday season has been a strange one. My great granddaughter and great-great grandson are spending Christmas in California. My granddaughters and great-grand kids that live next door will be …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 12/17/24 at 1:53 a.m. in the 7500 block of Union Mills Road SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Allison Rae Rawlings, 37, on suspicions of 1) …
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12/18/24
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) discussed finalizing committee assignments for 2025 on Monday, Dec. 16.
The board confirmed Commissioner-elect Rachel Grant's roles, formerly …
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The Tumwater School District (TSD) Board of Directors elected Melissa Beard, District 4 Director and former vice president, as its new president on Dec. 12.
Beard will also …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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12/17/24
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The Thurston County housing market was a mixed bag last month, as residential sales perked up while fewer condominiums exchanged hands in the period.
The residential market recorded 241 sold …
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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12/17/24
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Tumwater School District (TSD) sees an ending fund balance of $6,633,727 on its 2024 budget, amounting to a $4.52 million operating deficit from last year.
TSD Assistant Superintendent of …
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Providence St. Peter’s Hospital will close three outpatient Physical Therapy (PT) clinics in mid-January: Chehalis, Tumwater Valley and Sleater Kinney.
This change impacts …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 12/16/24 at 12:28 a.m. in the area of Mayan Restaurant parking lot, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Richard Dylan Odell, 25, on suspicions of 1) …
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12/17/24
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The Olympia School District (OSD) Board of Directors elected former vice president and District 5 Director Scott Clifthorne as its new president for a one-year term beginning in January 2025.
Clifthorne …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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12/16/24
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The Port of Olympia Commission approved the purchase of a temporary warehouse from ClearSpan, as part of its consent agenda on Monday, Dec. 9.
The cost of the contract is $1.6 …
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West African Ground Nut Stew is a vegetarian food with a distinctive and addictive flavor.
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Memoir and essays by Sasha LaPointe
It’s a time of transition for me, as I have finished my bachelor's degree at The Evergreen State College and will start my Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Bennington College in …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 12/15/24 at 12:32 a.m. in the 8500 block of William Place SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Ron Lynn Carby, 69, on suspicion of fourth-degree …
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12/16/24
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 12/14/24 at 6:00 a.m. in the 3200 block of 79 th Avenue NW, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kyron Jay Ketchum, 26, on suspicion of third-degree …
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12/15/24
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 12/13/24 at 4:00 p.m. in the 2000 block of Harrison Avenue NW, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kevin Daniel Flodstrom, 39, on suspicion of …
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12/14/24
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On Tuesday, Dec. 10, the Olympia City Council approved an emergency ordinance that aims to reduce barriers and increase the supply of affordable housing in the community.
The city recognized that …
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Work that started in 2022 to amend Tumwater’s various tree codes may get delayed again, as a draft plan for city staff shows the work would pause in 2025.
Brad …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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12/13/24
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An effort is underway to remove Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse from office.
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On Wednesday, Dec. 11, the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee assessed the proposed land use for a 5-acre parcel at 2400 Morse Road, which presents opportunities for new housing.
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