Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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Joshua Cummings, Director of Community Planning and Economic Development, met with the Thurston Board of County Commissioners for the Habitat Conservation Plan update yesterday, October 17.
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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10/18/23
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Tumwater is celebrating Walk to School Month this October to promote health and safety among its resident children.
During its October 17 meeting, Mayor Debbie Sullivan approved the proclamation …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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10/18/23
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I think it was around the early sixties that the English language began to change. The use of slang became bolder and more frequent. Prior to this time people were often judged by their dialect, …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 10/17/23 at 3:57 PM in the 12500 block of Champion Drive SW, Sheriff’s deputies arrested William George Samblis, 66, on suspicion of 1 st degree …
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10/18/23
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Olympia held a 30-day public comment period for the draft Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Plan with feedback from community members who participated, giving strong support for the intensive …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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10/17/23
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Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) met yesterday, October 16, to hear the sixth update on the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) , focusing on shoreline variances, and sea level rise …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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10/17/23
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Thurston County encourages community members to prepare for the coming winter’s possible floods as part of its Flood Awareness Week, which is this week.
According to its press release, …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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10/17/23
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South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity (SPSHH) has partnered with a solar power company to power its housing projects.
According to a press release, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) awarded SPSHH with a …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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10/17/23
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Books, Brownies, and Beans is back! Celebrating its 20th year, this popular used book sale is among the largest one-day used book sales in the South Sound. All proceeds benefit three local nonprofit …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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10/17/23
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We are well into autumn in the PNW! The trees’ beautiful fall colors are at their peak and it is that time again for immunizations against winter viruses (influenza, COVID- and now maybe RSV). …
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Debra L. Glasser, M.D.
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10/17/23
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Two suspects were arrested after a high speed chase with Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) and Cowlitz County deputies last Friday.
Olympia Police Department first responded to a …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/17/23
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A woman is accused of assault, eluding law enforcement, possessing a stolen vehicle, and driving under the influence (DUI) was arrested again after a high-speed chase with authorities on October 10.
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 10/16/23 at 6:33 PM in the Steilacoom Road SE/School Street SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested David Hunter Bishop, 41, on suspicion of 2 nd degree …
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10/17/23
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Lacey Police Chief Robert Almada reported that in 2022, the City of Lacey experienced crimes at the rate of 60.8 per 1,000 residents. This marked a 4.4% uptick compared to the 2017-2021 period but …
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Born in Kennewick, Washington 63 years ago, Mark Rendon moved to Lacey when he was five years old.
“I had a good upbringing,” he began. “My dad was an auto mechanic, and …
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The Olympia School District (OSD) board convened last Thursday, October 12, to discuss the Professional Learning Plan for the 2023-2024 school year.
Inger Owen, Executive Director of Teaching …
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The South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) Theatre Collective is set to stage “Hurricane Diane” by Madeleine George at the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts main stage from …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/16/23
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The Thurston County Auditor’s Office and the Timberland Regional Library have joined forces to introduce the ‘Urge your Neighbor to Vote’ challenge to boost local voter …
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Most people assume they do not need to create an estate plan until much later in life — nearly 70% of Americans still don’t have an up-to-date Will, which means that estate planning is a …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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10/16/23
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Last year’s “triple-demic” marked the beginning of what may be a new normal: a confluence of respiratory infections — RSV, influenza, and COVID-19 — will surge as the …
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