Sunday, October 4, 2026
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A confluence of lower total employment and fewer people in the civilian labor force helped keep the jobless rate steady in Thurston County in October.
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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12/13/24
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In a recent issue of The Atlantic, Jonathon Rauch reviews two books about what it means to be over 65 in America. Here’s one of its cheerier bits of data:
“Eighty is the new 68, …
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By Jill Severn
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12/13/24
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 12/12/24 at 11:26 a.m. in the 1300 block of Allegheny Court SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Zachary David Bourdon, 31, on suspicion of no contact …
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12/13/24
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Join local performances to welcome the spirit of glee and donate at fundraisers for the spirit of giving.
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12/12/24
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As Olympia struggles to address homelessness, city council members highlighted the challenges of balancing compassion and limited resources in the face of an influx from nearby communities. …
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Commissioner Emily Clouse faced a public censure Wednesday, Dec. 11, after Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) found she had engaged in “deliberate, deceptive behaviour.” …
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The Thurston County Board of Health (BOH) officially declared loneliness, isolation, and the lack of social and emotional connections as a public health crisis.
The declaration, …
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The Joint Animal Services Commission (JASCOM) said it is gearing up for a series of events this month, aimed at finding homes for animals and bringing joy to pet owners during the holiday season. …
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By JC Medina
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12/12/24
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If the only birds you see are the ones at your bird feeder or those birds you see around the neighborhood; you may not be familiar with some of our more common birds of winter, the scoters. There are three …
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By George Walter
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12/12/24
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The Washington Administrative Code, affectionately known as “The WAC,” is the rule of the land in Thurston County and the Evergreen State. It is the collective name for all state-level …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 12/11/24 at 6:38 p.m. in Pilot Gas Station in the 93 rd Avenue SW, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Ryan Michael McKasson, 41, on suspicions of 1) hit …
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12/12/24
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District Five Commissioner Emily Clouse expressed deep regret about her decision to be in a relationship with a Thurston County employee, and shared her commitment ...
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Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) certified the 2025 Property Tax Levies for the General Fund, Roads, Medic One, and Conservation Futures to the County Assessor for collection …
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Efforts to close the racial wealth gap through homeownership could expand to Thurston County, as the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) evaluates the next steps in exploring the Black Home …
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Port of Olympia Commissioners Amy Evans Harding and Jasmine Vasavada were elected to a newly created subcommittee that will oversee master planning efforts for the Port Peninsula.
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Olympia Artspace Alliance (OAA) announced “Hibernate, A Celebration of Rest, Home, and Creativity,” a new exhibition featuring art installations by students from Olympia schools, …
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It is entirely possible that we all know someone who is dreading the upcoming holiday season. It could be because of the recent loss of a loved one, the home they had to give up due to health …
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We wonder how many of our readers have thought lately that all we do is promote local businesses that concern animals. it does seem to be the case.
However, it is the holiday season, and we are …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 12/10/24 at 12:00 a.m. in the area of College and 6 th Avenue NE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kurtis James Edwards, 35, on suspicion of failure to …
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12/11/24
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Downtown Olympia faces significant flooding risks and infrastructure strain, as rising sea levels push groundwater levels higher, a groundwater study revealed at the Olympia Sea Level Rise …
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