Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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Even if you never garden, the fact that you are reading a gardening column probably means you’ll like Margaret Renkl’s new book “ The Comfort of Crows .”
You don’t …
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It lasted 20 years, November 1, 1955 – April 30, 1975, and is being commemorated for 13 years. That’s a long commemoration. Can you guess what “it” is? The National 50 …
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Thurston County Public Works (TCPW) has a new interactive map informing residents about road closures and traffic impacts in real time.
This initiative is part of the department's ongoing …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/17/23
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Two female suspects were arrested after allegedly stealing $14,229 worth of designer sunglasses from a local retailer last Monday, Olympia Police Department (OPD) reported in a social media post .
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/17/23
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 11/16/23 at 12:30 AM in the 400 block of Reflection LN SE Rainier, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Andrew J. Clemons, 33, on suspicions of 1) 4 th …
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11/17/23
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The Olympia City Council, on Tuesday, approved an ordinance establishing a rental housing registry and inspection program, which requires all rental property owners in the city to register their …
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“The biggest transportation challenge with this project is retrofitting a very auto-oriented place to be more supportive of walking, biking, and transit,” shared Public Works …
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I have been asked several times lately to recommend holiday gifts for people interested in bird watching. First, recommendations for adults – children next week:
Everyone needs a bird …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) reported a couple missing in their social media post .
Last November 13, deputies responded to a welfare check after one was reported to …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/16/23
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Intercity Transit Authority (ITA) is warning commuters that it will be closed for Thanksgiving.
In a press release, ITA announced that its Dial-A-Lift, local and Express bus service, and Village …
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Christmas is the time of giving. Reignite your spirit of altruism through these charity events and local markets.
The Joy of Giving Drive, November 13-30 The Olympia Municipal Court …
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11/16/23
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 11/15/23 at 12:30 AM in the 400 block of Reflection LN SE Rainier, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Andrew J. Clemons, 33, on suspicion of 4 th degree …
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11/16/23
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The public hearing on the proposed additional residential areas for the Multi Family Tax Exemption (MFTE) program updates showed a significant disagreement among residents, who see the tax break as …
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Tumwater Economic Development Manager Austin Ramirez briefed the city’s Planning Commission on the Economic Development Plan , a component of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan, during its November 14 …
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Thurston County will hold a public meeting to discuss the proposed 2024 salaries for elected officials on Monday, November 20, at 6 p.m. at The Atrium, Room 110, 3000 Pacific Avenue SE, Olympia.
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Olympia Family Theater is holding its production of The Velveteen Rabbit from December 8 to 31 at its downtown Olympia location.
Based on the children's book written by Margery Williams, The …
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11/15/23
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A Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputy became involved in a single-vehicle collision on Interstate 5 Monday night, November 13.
In a social media post , TCSO reported that the …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/15/23
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My daughter, Dana Nannetti, and I took my great-grands to the Hands on Childrens Museum last Veteran’s Day weekend to make some new memories. Prairie is five and Willow, her brother, is two, so …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 11/14/23 at 11:00 PM in the O’Reilly Auto Parts, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Timothy Burke, 45, on suspicion of 1 st degree identity theft.
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11/15/23
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Nisqually Tribe officials spoke with the Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, November 8, to discuss the possibility of the county allowing the tribe to handle its own building permits in …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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11/14/23
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