Saturday, October 3, 2026
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A Tumwater man who was initially stopped for driving a car without license plates was later arrested by his former corrections officer after allegedly evading police
Randall Taufetee, 33, was …
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After the COVID pandemic caused the complete cancellation of the 2020 festival, and forced a diminished 2021 festival, the Capitalarians are back in force again.
Beginning one week from today and …
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Take a walk among the art at the Percival Plinth Project in Olympia. The city is hosting 18 sculpture pieces this year loaned by regional artists. The community can vote on this, and whichever piece …
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By Sage Hamilton
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7/5/22
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Thurston County Sheriff's Office
On 07/04/22 at 12:49 a.m. in the 9400 block of 180th Way SW, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Joseph Patrick Gardner, 35, on suspicion of 1) assault in the …
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7/5/22
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The Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason, and Thurston (CAC) announced last week that it will not renew its remaining housing contracts with Thurston County, citing concerns about the county's …
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A man was shot dead late Sunday night at Rainier Vista Park following an apparent argument, according to Lacey police.
The Lacey Police Department said in a Monday media release that authorities …
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By Julia Ornedo
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7/5/22
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Tumwater is working toward clarifying regulations for constructing new buildings, roads and neighborhoods.
Its its TMC 18.36 PUD Planned Unit Development Overlay plan was last updated in the …
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Okay, I get it. The city wants to incentivize the building of housing into specific areas, such as downtown or near the Capital Mall.
How do the city council do it? They identify areas to improve …
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Welcome to July! I hope you had a wonderful and safe holiday with plenty of fireworks - if you like them, (strangely our dogs were not bothered by the loud noises as long as there was someone petting …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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7/5/22
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I own a small commercial property in downtown Olympia, a short walk from the port peninsula's Marine Terminal (what most of us call "the port"). Needless to say, over the years, I've taken a keen …
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Please indulge me as I present a most unusual view of Thurston County. Shown in the photo, it's a view from 40 miles away, about 2,500 feet high on a mountain in the Olympics.
I was there in …
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By Mark Woytowich
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7/4/22
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Dear Lexis,
My son says he wants to be left alone and he avoids family time like it’s the plague. We would still like him to participate in family events, but right now it just feels …
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By Alexis Rae Baker
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7/4/22
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Olympia Police Department
On 07/03/22 at 3:23 a.m. in the 1000 block of 4th Ave E, police arrested Damon Brook Ward, 19, on suspicion of 1) unlawful possession of firearms and 2) minor in …
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7/4/22
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Thurston County Sheriff's Office
On 07/02/22 at 1:30 p.m. in the 19600 block of Starlit Ln SE, Sheriff's deputies arrested Jestine Anne Hensley, 30, on suspicion of assault in the fourth degree.
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7/4/22
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Thurston County Sheriff's Office
On 07/01/22 at 1:30 p.m. in the 9300 block of Yelm Hwy SE, Sherrif's deputies arrested Gabriel James Mitchell, 46, on suspicion of 1) unlawful possession …
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7/4/22
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Tumwater will hold its annual Tumwater Artesian Family Festival and Thunder Valley Fireworks Show today from 4 p.m. to midnight to cap its Independence Day celebrations.
Considered the largest …
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7/4/22
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Kenneth Wilmar Nordlund, 94, of Lacey, died on June 25 at Panorama Convalescence & Rehab. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington 360-753-1065.
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7/4/22
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Nyle Spencer Hammond, 87, of Lacey, died on June 25 at Panorama Convalescent & Rehab. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington 360-753-1065.
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7/4/22
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James Roy Bush, 72, of Olympia, died on June 26 at home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington 360-753-1065.
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7/4/22
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Due to the increasing population, the Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is eyeing expanding its ranks from three to five elected members.
During its meeting Wednesday, the BOCC …
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