Sunday, October 4, 2026
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Robin Wall Kimmerer, a botanist who works at the intersection of Western and Indigenous science and culture, has followed her bestselling Braiding Sweetgrass with another book that calls us to think …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 11/28/24 at 10:41 p.m. in the 18000 block of Jordan Street SW, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Nina Elizabeth Edwards, 41, on suspicion of harassment.
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11/29/24
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Thurston County’s Commissioners are recommended to receive a $12,328 monthly salary, 6% more than the 2024 rate, effective on January 1, 2025.
The recommendation came from the …
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Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and clean-energy technology company, Uplight, announced on November 19 that they are expanding the Flex Batteries program to include Tesla home battery systems.
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November is now coming to an end, and December is coming. Enjoy one of the many holiday markets in your area.
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11/28/24
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Editor's Note: A version of this story previously appeared in Works In Progress on October 15, 2024.
How does Thurston County’s criminal justice system work? Is there bias in the …
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Together, we are able to bring hope and nourishment to our neighbors this holiday season.
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Submitted by Amanda Muñoz | Thurston County Food Bank
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11/28/24
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A reader asked whether he could satisfy his Thanksgiving holiday needs by hunting for a wild turkey in Thurston County. Probably not, but the details make an interesting and complicated story.
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By George Walter
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11/28/24
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It's Thanksgiving, and that means, for many of us, it is time to reflect upon the year, our thanks, and, for some, the reflection on our challenges. For some, this means a day of mourning, and for …
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Thurston County is moving forward with proposed changes to its agricultural zoning policies in response to public demand for stronger farmland protections and a legal appeal filed by the nonprofit …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 11/27/24 at 7:40 p.m. in the 4200 block of 15 th Avenue NE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Stanley Dean Parker, 59, on suspicion of fourth-degree …
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11/28/24
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On Wednesday, November 20, Olympia's Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission conference for a proposed fuel station project at 1803 Black Lake Boulevard SW.
The project site …
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The Thurston Regional Housing Council (TRHC) has approved its legislative priorities for 2025, focusing on key initiatives to support affordable housing and address homelessness in the region.
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Thanksgiving Day is tomorrow and, as is my habit, my thoughts turn to things for which I am grateful. I keep a daily diary of things I am grateful for throughout the year, but today, I expanded upon …
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As you can probably tell from this column's headline this week, we are going to talk about Crossed Paws Bakery, which makes healthy natural pet treats right here in Olympia for dogs and cats. …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 11/26/24 at 3:00 p.m. in TCSO Jail, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kristopher Carl Robinson, 41, on suspicion of pretrial no contact order violation.
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11/27/24
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The rental housing landscape is changing in west Olympia. The Olympia Hotel, formerly Red Lion Suites, is transitioning from a hotel into an apartment complex.
The Olympia project, tentatively …
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Thurston County Historic Commission ranking and recommendations for the 2025 Heritage Grant Program applicants were revealed at a Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) work session on Monday, November …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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11/26/24
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The City of Yelm hosted the latest South Thurston Economic Development Initiative (STEDI) meeting on Friday, November 15.
Community and strategic partners met in person at the Yelm …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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11/26/24
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Joint Animal Services (JAS) has unveiled its proposed strategic plan and budget for 2025, emphasizing strategic restructuring and financial sustainability.
During the committee meeting on …
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