Tumwater has secured a grant via the nonprofit River Network to hire an urban forester and fund other urban forestry programs. The Tumwater Public Works Committee endorsed a sub-award agreement … more

During their July 16 meeting, the Lacey City Council recognized Astro, the courthouse service dog, for his outstanding service, dedication, and commitment to the public. Astro, who has touched … more

Next week, visitors to the Capitol Campus will get a rare look at Capitol Lake's lakebed as the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) lowers the water levels in an effort to gather data to restore … more

Over 190,000 ballots from the Thurston County Auditor’s Elections Division were mailed to voters for the upcoming August 6 Primary Election. Registered voters who have not received their … more

Capitol Little League announced on Saturday, July 13, that it will launch a girls’ softball program for the first time this fall season. Signups opened on July 15 and will continue until … more

Olympia Police Department (OPD) charged a man with multiple charges, including four counts of reckless endangerment, after an incident involving a firearm on the night of July 4. OPD officers … more

Thurston County Sheriff’s Office On 7/21/24 at 10:26 p.m. in the Windsor Lane and Martin Way, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Skyler Gean Lausen-Laney, 25, on suspicion of possession of … more

Thurston County Sheriff’s Office On 7/20/24 at 9:20 p.m. in the TCSO Jail, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Johnna Joanne Jacobson, 36, on suspicion of custodial assault. On 7/20/24 … more

Thurston County Sheriff’s Office On 7/19/24 at 12:50 a.m. in the Meridian Road SE/Indian Summer Drive SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Ian Alexander McArthur, 18, on suspicion of … more

Olympia is taking steps to remove barriers and incentivize urban farming as part of its efforts to increase local food production and self-sufficiency, reduce environmental impact, and promote … more

Olympia is planning a major reconstruction project on Martin Way to address the corridor's pressing needs, Public Works Department senior planner Michelle Swanson reported. At Wednesday's … more

The Board of County Commissioners awarded Aberdeen-based Quigg Bros Inc. a contract to replace a culvert along Green Cove Creek at Country Club Road. The contract, for $6,837,096, was approved … more

The “Buzz on Down to the Thurston County Fair!” is fast approaching, and they are calling on art, floral, food, hobbies and crafts, and photography enthusiasts to participate in their … more

Tumwater City Council authorized Mayor Debbie Sullivan to sign the contracts of two design firms to work on separate roundabouts on Linwood Avenue and Tumwater Boulevard on Tuesday, July 16. The … more

Nominations are now open for a new shrub in my backyard. So far, the nomination process is not as messy as the one playing out in our nation’s capital, but it’s still beset with … more

Thurston County Sheriff’s Office On 7/18/24 at 11:45 a.m. in the 123 rd Avenue SE/Elk Heights Lane SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kevin Porter Bingaman, 34, on suspicion of driving … more

Olympia City planner Casey Schaufler unveiled a new housing element for the city's comprehensive plan update, which tackles affordability issues and historical racial disparities in housing. At Monday's Olympia Planning Commission meeting, Schaufler outlined strategies to implement House Bill 1220, requiring cities to plan and accommodate housing for all economic segments. more

Tumwater City Council authorized Mayor Debbie Sullivan to sign two contracts amounting to around $3.4 million to construct various pedestrian improvements on two stretches of road. The contracts … more

Olympia City Council voted on Tuesday, July 16, to allocate $285,000 in one-time funding to the Olympia Downtown Alliance (ODA) to support the continuation of Olympia downtown programs through the … more

Starting July 13 and lasting through September 30, Thurston County has enforced a seasonal fire safety burn ban . To help residents manage yard waste without burning, here are some of the … more