Sunday, October 4, 2026
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The fourth of July has passed and it’s getting hot. Independence Day has long been acknowledged as the real beginning of our summer, and often a time of relief from a wet, cool …
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Did you know that Olympia is home to the oldest state-level American Legion Band in the USA, which has won local and national awards, including over 40 trophies? It formed as an American Legion …
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On this Independence Day we celebrated democracy.
National news makes the situation for our nation and our democracy seem dire.
I see strong signs of hope …
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Lacey Police Department
On 7/4/24 at 8:54 a.m. in the 400 block of College Street SE, police arrested Shawn Z. Jackson, 42, on suspicion of a misdemeanor warrant.
On 7/4/24 at 7:28 p.m. in …
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7/5/24
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez announced her sixth set of mobile office hours in Tenino.
Residents of Washington’s Third Congressional District can visit Tenino City Hall at 149 Hodgden …
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Olympia has launched online voting for the 2024 Percival Plinth Project's People's Choice Award.
Community members are encouraged to vote between July 1 and July 30. This annual event showcases …
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Capital High School graduates celebrated its commencement ceremony on Friday, June 14, in front of friends, family, and guests at St. Martin’s University. The Cougar class was eager and …
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Submitted by Susan Gifford, Olympia School District
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7/4/24
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July is in! Chill out with family and friends with these events.
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7/4/24
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Summer is here, and many species of breeding birds have turned from defending their territories, nesting, and brooding eggs to feeding and protecting the resulting fledglings. (That’s not every …
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A motorcyclist's decision to attempt to elude a traffic stop resulted in a crash, hospitalization, and several charges for the vehicle operator.
Around 2:30 a.m. on Monday, July 1, a Thurston …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 7/3/24 at 9:52 a.m. in the 13400 block of Dobiash Drive SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Russell James Bryars, 44, on suspicions of 1) 4 th degree …
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7/4/24
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In the first half of 2024, the Thurston County Auditor’s Elections Division made a significant effort to update over 20,000 voter records among the nearly 200,000 registered voters in the …
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A newly formed circus company, Shoestring Circus , just made its Olympia premiere last week. The show opened to a full house, followed by five more shows , three selling out.
Four circus …
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On Thursday, July 4 , Tumwater’s annual Independence Day Parade will result in several road closures and restricted access along the parade route from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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7/3/24
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North Thurston Public Schools’ Envision Career Academy held its graduation ceremony on June 13 at the Koval Center for the Performing Arts. Envision is an NTPS choice high school using a …
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Submitted by Amy Blondin, North Thurston Public Schools
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7/3/24
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“And the sign said
Long-haired freaky people need not apply.”
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Editor's Note: With this piece, we welcome Zach Davis-Price who will resume our regular coverage of local nonprofit organizations.
Ahhh… summertime is here. Well, not at this exact …
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By Zach Davis-Price
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7/3/24
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The Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney has charged 42-year old man with first-degree criminal impersonation and use of a controlled substance following an incident on May 27.
At 7:30 …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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7/3/24
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 7/2/24 at 10:30 p.m. in the 4200 block of Martin Way E, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Beau William Corcilius, 32, on suspicions of 1) 2 nd degree …
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7/3/24
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The Olympia School District (OSD) was invited to collaborate with other districts on the School Safety and Security Services Program (Policy 4311). During the June 27 school district meeting, …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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7/2/24
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