Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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At the Olympia City Council meeting Tuesday, October 3, Senior Planner Michelle Swanson updated the public on improving accessibility for people with disabilities.
Swanson presented the 2022 …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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10/5/23
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Thurston County is currently updating its Wireless Code, and the latest discussion yesterday, October 4, revealed the planned two-phased public noticing procedure for administrative wireless …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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10/5/23
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Olympia's Ambassadors Program is transitioning to the Crisis Response Unit (CRU) effective January 2024, Economic Development Director Mike Reid announced at Wednesday's Parking and Business …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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10/5/23
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioner (BOCC) officially proclaimed the month of October as Domestic Violence Month, encouraging all residents to report domestic violence cases.
The board …
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By JC Medina
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10/5/23
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The Tumwater School District (TSD) board convened last September 28, to recognize the recipients of their honor coin, an award modeled on a century-old challenge coin tradition in nationwide …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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10/5/23
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Readers have asked me for an update on Liam’s 2023 Big Year accomplishments. Here it is, including some more of the many photos he has shared with us. (Liam is, as you may know, this …
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On the early morning of September 27, an AM/PM employee allegedly assaulted a woman with mace, leaving her injured.
The incident transpired at the AM/PM convenience store located on Sleater …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/5/23
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 10/4/23 at 9:20 AM in the 11500 block of Price LN, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Richard Lee Dela Torre, 36, on suspicions of 1)1 st degree identity …
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10/5/23
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Recognizing that persistent houselessness poses a significant threat to the public health and safety of the entire community, the Olympia City Council declared a continuing public health emergency …
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The mother of a first-grade student at Lydia Hawk Elementary School has complained to North Thurston Public Schools that her son’s school bus driver slapped the boy on his way home on Monday, …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado and Darlanne Cruz
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10/4/23
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Commissioner Tye Menser and Commissioner Gary Edwards got into an argument about the rezoning proposals included in the Grand Mound Subarea Plan Update at the briefing last Monday, September 25, …
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Olympia is asking community members for feedback on its 2025-30 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
The city explained in its press release that the program outlines a series of projects …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/4/23
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Thurston County’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved an Interlocal Agreement between the Thurston County Sheriff's Office and the City of Olympia for mutual aid involving the …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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10/4/23
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The Olympia City Council signed a proclamation yesterday declaring October 9, 2023, Indigenous Peoples' Day to recognize and celebrate Indigenous heritage, culture, and history.
Through the …
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It’s already October and we are rapidly heading toward that time of year when I began asking “what time is it”? every 15 minutes after 6:00 pm. After all, if it is dark, can bedtime …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 10/3/23 at 8:05 PM in the 9600 block of Bridge Road SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Austin James Hamil, 33, on suspicion of possession of stolen …
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10/4/23
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Port of Olympia staff proposes spending $5,512,000 for the Port’s capital investment plan in 2024.
Port staff presented the draft spending plan to the Port of Olympia Commission during a …
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The Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Plan and the accompanying Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement has been set for public review last September 28, making the draft Environment Impact …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/3/23
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Acclaimed artist Nishiki Sugawara-Beda is set to unveil her latest installation, Kotodama Converse, at the Leonor R. Fuller Gallery.
In a South Puget Sound Community College press release, …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/3/23
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Thurston County launched an online Taxpayer Transparency Tool that allows taxpayers to learn how their county property taxes are allocated among various county offices and departments.
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/3/23
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