Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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I am writing to bring your attention to a pressing issue within our community that demands immediate coverage.
The impending closure of McKenny Elementary in Olympia by the school board has left …
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Enjoy the remaining Christmas events as 2023 ends and 2024 enters.
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12/21/23
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The Olympia Police Department (OPD) arrested an Olympia man for his alleged involvement in the uploading of images depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
The arrest was made …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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12/21/23
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 12/20/23 at 9:04 PM in the 17800 block of Driftwood Valley Road SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Zoe Amanda Cahoon, 21, on suspicion of no contact …
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Olympia received the 2023 Washington Governor's Smart Communities Award for creating a community-led concept plan to repurpose the historic a rmory building as the Olympia Armory Creative …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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12/20/23
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The city council held a special farewell ceremony to honor the outgoing mayor. It kicked off with a tribute video that highlighted Selby's accomplishments.
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On Monday, Thurston County Commissioner Wayne Fournier announced the appointment of Matthew Rounsley as his executive aide.
Rounsley's responsibilities will include managing the …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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12/20/23
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At the risk of repeating myself, may I say again : I love where I live.
I love that landlords and realtors promote their properties by declaring that a clear view of Mt. Rainier or …
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T he afternoon of December 4, the Olympia Police Department was called to assist with a reported burglary at Boardwalk Apartments on Capitol Way N orth .
A maintenance worker …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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12/20/23
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 12/19/23 at 8:44 PM in the 15500 block of Ursula Lane SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Oscar Tovar Lopez, 44, on suspicions of 1) 4 th degree …
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12/20/23
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Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz announced on Monday, December 18, that her agency, the Department of Natural Resources has designated the 2,000 acres of forestland that were funded by the …
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The Olympia School District Board elected incumbent Vice President Hilary Seidel as its new president and Director Scott Cliffthorne as its new vice president for the one-year term beginning January …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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12/19/23
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The Olympia School Board, on 12/14/23 at 11:28 p.m., voted 3-2 to start a 90 day decision process to close Margaret McKenny Elementary School and Madison Elementary School after a 6-hour board …
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Lacey Police Department has requested the public’s help in their effort to identify a man suspected of committing theft at the Lacey Lowe’s Home Improvement store.
Authorities have …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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12/19/23
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Lacey Police Department responded to a call concerning an overdose at a Burger King located on Marvin Road NE on Tuesday, December 5
Upon arrival, responding officers discovered a male, later …
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Thurston County gets lump of coal from DNR for Christmas
Monday the Department of Natural Resources announced which of eight counties had made requests for older structurally complex 2 nd growth …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 12/18/23 at 12:54 PM in the 7700 block of Pacific Avenue SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Conor Harrision Cobb, 30, on suspicion of 4 th degree …
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12/19/23
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On Wednesday, December 13, Tumwater School District (TSD) Board Superintendent Kevin Bogatin shared the district’s latest data from fall semester student performance to date.
6,827 …
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At a December 14 meeting attended by over a hundred community members, the Olympia School District (OSD) Board voted to begin a 90-day timeline for public comment on its proposed school …
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Olympia City Council formed a subcommittee to further evaluate two vastly different competing proposals for the future of the historic 108 State Avenue NW building at the intersection of State and …
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