Sunday, October 4, 2026
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Finally, all the tulip and daffodil bulbs have been planted, and the ground above them now looks bare and blank. But there’s plenty of action underground, where those bulbs are pushing down …
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When reached by phone, historian Deborah J. Ross quipped that her upcoming History Talk at Lacey City Hall on Thursday, Dec. 12, has been referred to as her "sex talk." Ahem! Her talk is …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 12/5/24 at 10:32 p.m. in the 5700 block of Kinney Road SW, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Nicole Marie Allen-Sage, 39, on suspicion of fourth-degree …
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12/6/24
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During a public comment session at the Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) meeting on Tuesday, residents voiced frustration over the ongoing investigation into Commissioner Emily Clouse, …
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Thurston County commissioners approved the contract for the Boston Harbor Water Main Replacement and Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Project, which will replace almost 6,000 linear feet of older …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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12/5/24
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The Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation Department presented its list of 10-year accomplishments and discussed challenges, such as public safety, climate change, equity issues and funding large-scale projects.
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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12/5/24
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Editor’s note: All individuals interviewed consented to be quoted in this article. Most of the individuals preferred to remain anonymous.
An anonymous homeless woman with two shopping …
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The Lacey City Council unanimously voted to establish a permanent Human Services Commission during its public meeting on Dec. 3.
The new commission will provide recommendations on …
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By JC Medina
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12/5/24
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The telephone message arrived one evening last week.
“I live right in the middle of the city and there’s an owl hooting outside. What’s going on? It sounds lonely. Is it looking for …
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By George Walter
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12/5/24
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Enjoy a breakfast with Santa or visit one of the Christmas fundraisers and activities.
Signing Santa , Friday, December 6, 6 – 8 p.m. The Signing Santa program, presented by the …
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12/5/24
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Lacey Police Department
On 12/4/24 at 5:15 p.m. in the 600 block of Sleater Kinney Road SE, police arrested Allison Sue Ford, 52, on suspicion of theft shoplifting.
On 12/4/24 at 5:33 p.m. …
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12/5/24
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, Dec. 3, introduced a new slate of leaders to key positions in public health, budgeting, and community planning.
County Manager …
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By Kameko Marquez
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12/4/24
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Thurston County officials are moving to establish new zoning rules for Less Restrictive Alternative (LRA) housing for sex offenders after public backlash over gaps in oversight and safety concerns. …
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By Kameko Marquez
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12/4/24
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners approved a $3,069,000 contract to remodel the Ballot Processing Center.
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By JC Medina
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12/4/24
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission conference for a proposed nine-lot short plat development at 3900 Martin Way E.
In the narrative, the proposed project …
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Riley James Evans of Olympia, born 12/23/93, passed away on 11/24/24.
Some fond memories with Riley in younger years are traveling to Thailand during the water festival, visiting amusement …
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How time flies, it’s hard to believe Christmas is only 21 days away but it’s not too late to get your Christmas photos in time for Christmas. If you are thinking hard on what to get …
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Well, the annual monthlong Black Friday sales have come and gone. Giant televisions, all sorts of electronic gadgets, fancy phones, mattresses and more were hawked online and on television.
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By Kathleen Anderson
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12/4/24
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 12/3/24 at 2:37 a.m. in the 8300 block of Oya Lane SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Luis Miguel Paulino, 36, on suspicions of 1) second-degree …
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12/4/24
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During a public hearing on the 2024-25 midterm budget held on Monday, Dec. 2, Thurston County officials discussed concerns regarding funding priorities, particularly for law enforcement, …
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