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Police Blotter for Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office On 6/16/26 at 1:12 a.m. in the 6800 block of Martin Way E, sheriff’s deputies arrested Elver Villana Salazar, 28, on suspicion of 1) fourth-degree assault, … more
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Pedestrian refuge at a three ring circus roundabout in Tumwater.
'The three ring circus'
In yesterday’s segment, the reality of how local government planning activities are dominated by adherence to the requirements of the state’s Growth Management Act was described. In today’s … more
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The Port of Olympia's Port Plaza is the site of Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone kicks off on Friday
The Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone will open at Port of Olympia’s Port Plaza on Friday, June 19, giving the public a unique experience for watching 2026 ... more
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The Esther R. Knox Building is located at 111 Bethel St. NE in Olympia.
Olympia School District to present 2026-27 budget
The recommended budget for the 2026-27 school year is going before the Olympia School District Board of Directors amid a backdrop of ... more
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The state of Washington is being sued because of millions of dollars of cuts in state funding for assisted living facilities that care for patients on Medicaid.
State sued over assisted living spending cuts
Faced with a budget shortfall this year, Washington Democratic lawmakers relied on spending cuts and other maneuvers to ... more
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A photo of John Miller Murphy taken in 1889.
Olympia's first comedian
John Miller Murphy arrived in the Pacific Northwest as a child after crossing the plains in 1850 and grew up in ... more
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The Washington Center for the Performing Arts announces its 2026-27 season 
Earlier this month, I was given the exclusive opportunity to chat with Washington Center for the Performing Arts Executive ... more
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Website page for the City of Tumwater's Comprehensive Plan
'The three ring circus'
A strict state law passed three decades ago was designed to contain high density growth in Washington state, altering the fabric of our ... more
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Olympia Finance Director Mike Githens presented a slide outlining the potential impact of a levy lid lift during an Olympia Finance Committee meeting on Monday, June 15, 2026. 
Levy lid lift could help Olympia deal with rising costs, budget issues
A levy lid lift may be needed in the years ahead in order to help the City of Olympia deal with rising costs, constrained revenue growth ... more
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The Olympia Union Gospel Mission is wrapping up work on the addition of 10 new tiny houses in order to broaden its mission to help the homeless. The houses are seen here on June 3, 2026.
Building on a prayer
Camp Mercy is a five-unit tiny house village in a part of Olympia Union Gospel Mission (OUGM), which began its outreach to the homeless in ... more
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A visitor paid tribute at The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, in this undated photo.
Lacey to host traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter-scale traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., is coming to Lacey ... more
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Olympia School District Superintendent Patrick Murphy, bottom middle, discussed the possibility of creating a family engagement position at a work session on June 8, 2026.
Olympia School District mulls adding family engagement role 
A family engagement position is being weighed at Olympia School District, about two months after five family liaison positions were eliminated amid ... more
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Rachel Benton
Review: Masterworks Chorale Ensemble’s ‘80’s Dance Party’ 
Every performance I attend feels like such a treat, an honor to behold, and truly the highlight of my week. I love having performances ... more
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Police Blotter for Monday, June 15, 2026
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office On 6/15/26 at 8 a.m. in the 200 block of E Olde Lyme Road, sheriff’s deputies arrested Brandi Leanne Paul, 33, on suspicion of harassment. On 6/15/26 … more
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The roundabout at the intersection of Capitol Boulevard and Troper Road in the City of Tumwater.
'The three ring circus'
In 2024, Tumwater officially opened three closely linked roundabouts at and near the intersection of Capitol Boulevard SE and ... more
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Design Review Board to consider Briggs Professional Suites proposal in Olympia
A proposal for a new two-story commercial building in the Briggs Village area is going to be reviewed by the Olympia Design ... more
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Board of Health proclaims June as Gun Violence Awareness Month
The Thurston County Board of Health proclaimed June 2026 as Gun Violence Awareness Month in Thurston ... more
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South Puget Sound Community College is a finalist for the 2027 Aspen Prize.
SPSCC named Aspen Prize finalist for third time 
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) has been named as one of 10 finalists for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence ... more
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Infant formula recalled due to link to botulism case
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Washington State Department of Health ... more
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Food inspection results in Thurston County – June 15, 2026
Restaurant inspection reports focus on two types of violations: red and ... more
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