Sunday, October 4, 2026
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The combined North Thurston Public Schools Board of Directors and the Nisqually Tribal Council joint meeting focused on celebrating ways the school district and the tribe work in partnership with new …
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The Tumwater Police Guild recognized Officer Kelly Clark as the city’s 2023 officer of the year. Police Chief John Weiks presented the award on Tuesday, June 4, during the Tumwater city council …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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6/7/24
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) officially declared June 2024 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, emphasizing the importance of equality, liberty, and justice for all residents.
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It wasn’t immediately clear who challenged whom to a push-up contest at the Lewis County Pride festival in Centralia last June — the white supremacist or the Pride celebrant. It was a …
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Olympia police officers and Thurston County Sheriff's deputies once again teamed up for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics today.
It's a fundraising event for Special Olympics …
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Submitted by Lucy Hannigan-Ewing of Olympia
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6/7/24
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FC Olympia announced on its website Wednesday afternoon that they are hiring Raphael Cox as the new head coach of the USL Women’s team of FC Olympia, replacing Ben Willis, who will now be a …
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By Vince Zafra
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6/7/24
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June announced its arrival with a couple of windy, rainy, flower-smashing storms. Big fat peony blossoms, weighted down with water, bowed to the ground. A clump of blooming Jupiter’s Beard was …
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Law enforcement launched a homicide investigation after a fire in a motorhome led to the death of an individual, and the death of another individual after a six-hour standoff with authorities.
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 6/6/24 at 12:39 a.m. in the 18200 block of Bald Hills Road SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kody Ray McMullen, 31, on suspicion of 3 rd degree …
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The Olympia Planning Commission is pushing for bolder pedestrian and biking priorities as it expressed concerns that a draft update to the city’s transportation chapter of the comprehensive …
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Lacey is actively seeking community members to join an ad hoc Parks Improvement Funding Workgroup.
The city encourages applications from individuals with diverse voices and …
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By JC Medina
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6/6/24
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The Board of County Commissioners approved on Tuesday, June 4, a $350,155 service contract with Environmental Science Associates to review the county’s conservation programs.
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By Jerome Tuaño
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6/6/24
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The FC Olympia women’s side is still undefeated in the USL W League Northwest Division after they did light work in beating Oregon-based Capital FC Atletica in a 7-0 battering at their own …
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By Vince Zafra
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6/6/24
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When thinking about the miracle of birds, the first thing that comes to mind is flight. We earthbound humans are often a little jealous of avian flight – they do it so easily, and we have to …
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By George Walter
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6/6/24
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Over 400 years ago an acorn grew into a tree now slated for destruction by the mayor of Tumwater and a Thurston County judge. This venerable oak tree stands along Highway 99 alongside the Olympia …
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In the early hours of May 12, officers from the Tumwater Police Department (TPD) responded to a reported burglary at the Tumwater School District bus barn located on 80th Avenue SW.
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By Darlanne Cruz
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6/6/24
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June events will surely ignite fun and creativity. Check out these local events.
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6/6/24
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 6/5/24 at 12:07 p.m. in the 200 block of Nenant Street S, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Lelah Marie Fields, 36, on suspicion of 4 th degree assault.
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6/6/24
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Tumwater's plan to cut down the Davis-Meeker Oak got delayed further after the public and Tumwater City Council successfully convinced the mayor to take another look at the historic 400-year-old …
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The Lacey City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1661, authorizing the use of eminent domain to acquire property rights for the Well 7 Replacement Project.
The decision, made during the …
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