Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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Our most overlooked local falcon species is the Merlin. One of its sub-species (see below) is a fairly regular sight in the winter; the Olympia Christmas Bird Count typically finds four or more …
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The Halloween spirit just passed, and we are now ready to welcome Christmas with these local events.
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11/2/23
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 11/1/23 at 1:11 PM in the 2600 block of 44 th Avenue NW, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Taylor Ryan Perkins, 31, on suspicion of 2 nd degree murder.
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11/2/23
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The clearing of encampments along Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) rights-of-way has been completed, Homeless Response Program Manager Keylee Marineau told the Board of …
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Olympia staff liaison Amelia Layton presented the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) recommendation of funding various events for 2024 for a total of $835,911.
During the preliminary budget …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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11/1/23
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved housing contracts and contract amendments with 11 nonprofit organizations to distribute Consolidated Homeless Grant Inflationary Funds …
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It’s that time of the year again. The ground is becoming littered with the signs of the season. No, not the autumnal fall of leaves blanketing our wonderful Pacific Northwest landscape: the …
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The Tumwater School District (TSD) Board met last Thursday, October 26, to discuss enrolment, Budget, and Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) Levy status updates.
TSD’s …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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11/1/23
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By the time we reach a certain age, most people start to give thought to their own mortality. Sometimes, if we are faced with terminal illnesses, we may want a say in the manner in which we depart …
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An unidentified man entered the Heritage Bank branch located on Trosper Road in Tumwater, and allegedly held up the bank on the late afternoon of October 26.
According Tumwater Police …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/1/23
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Lacey Police Department
On 10/31/23 at 12:51 AM in the 8300 block of Martin Way E, police arrested Malayna Rae Ann Lesage, 27, on suspicions of 1) identity theft and 2) out-of-town felony …
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11/1/23
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At Monday's Olympia City Council meeting, utility department directors proposed rate increases to fund ongoing operations and critical projects.
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The Olympia City Council unanimously approved on Monday the creation of an Olympia Youth Council, which would provide a platform for youth to actively engage with local government.
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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10/31/23
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Olympia's Poet Laureate Kathleen Byrd will host an eco-poetry reading group on Ada Limon's The Hurting Kind at Browsers Bookshop, 107 Capitol Way N, on Saturday, November 8, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
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Happy Halloween! I don’t know what might be scaring you these days, but for me, it is not the creatures coming to our front door tonight begging for candy! When I get despondent about …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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10/31/23
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The Covid 19 pandemic left many people behind on healthcare follow-ups for both prevention and ongoing care of chronic conditions (with current staff shortages at every level of healthcare not …
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Oly Town Artesians FC opened the Western Indoor Soccer League (WISL) season with a tight road game last Saturday at the Tacoma Soccer Center, losing 5-2 against defending champions Tacoma Stars Reserves.
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By Vince Zafra
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10/31/23
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Authorities are asking for the community’s assistance in identifying and apprehending the suspects behind a hobby store heist in Lacey.
According to a Lacey Police social media post , …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 10/30/23 at 9:00 AM in the 17300 block of Sargent Road SW, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Matthew Eric Eastman, 39, on suspicion of 4 th degree …
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10/31/23
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After a series of budget meetings to remedy its budget deficit, the Olympia School Board faced criticisms on the potential closure of Boston Harbor Elementary School , one of the district’s …
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