Saturday, October 3, 2026
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Olympia Schools District (OSD) is exploring adopting a Balanced Calendar, potentially as soon as the 2024-25 school year.
During a webinar held Tues., March 15, OSD Superintendent Patrick Murphy …
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The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking public input for its study on a proposed roundabout at the intersection of State Route 510, McAllister Court SE and Rockcress …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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3/17/22
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Thurston County Sheriff's Office
On 3/16/22 at 4:50 a.m. on Champion Ct SW, Sheriff's deputies arrested Shannon Little Sky Gillis, 50, on suspicion of physical control.
On 3/16/22 at 3:30 …
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3/17/22
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The three shortlisted candidates for the vacant position of Olympia police chief vowed on Tuesday to embrace diversity and fight against racism should they be selected to lead the city’s police …
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Prior to closing the 2022 Washington State Legislative session, the Senate passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1736, which establishes a state student loan program. Originally passed by the …
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By Troy Kirby
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3/16/22
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North Thurston High School honored its Girls' Basketball teams with a banquet Fri., March 11 at 6:30 p.m.
The varsity Lady Rams, led by Head Coach Jackie Meyer, played in the Washington …
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By Gloria Towne
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3/16/22
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Cyndi Joy Blake, 52, of Olympia, died on March 13 at home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington 360-753-1065.
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3/16/22
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Saint Martin’s University announced yesterday that Jennifer Bonds-Raacke, Ph.D., current provost and vice president for academic affairs of St. Norbert College, a top Catholic liberal arts …
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Edited from the university's press release
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3/16/22
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Ordinarily, I am not one to indulge in doom and gloom. Thankfully the COVID pandemic has receded, masks are now, for the most part, optional, and the flu season has abated.
Some things, however, …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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3/16/22
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Thurston County Sheriff's Office
On 3/15/22 at 12:44 p.m. in the 8300 block of 9th Way SE, Sheriff's deputies arrested Shaun Valerio Alderson, 43, on suspicion of 1) residential burglary and 2) …
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3/16/22
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Ruth Levon Smith, 97, of Tumwater, died on March 13 at Olympics West. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington 360-753-1065.
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3/16/22
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Thurston County Sheriff's Office
On 3/14/22 at 11:20 a.m. on State Route 507/Turner Rd SE, Sheriff's deputies arrested Joshua Leroy Jensen, 33, on suspicion of 1) introducing contraband in the …
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3/15/22
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The Senate honored the service of Senator Tim Sheldon of the 35th Legislative District, covering parts of Thurston and Mason Counties. The House honored the service of Rep. Jesse Johnson of the 30th …
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By Troy Kirby
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3/15/22
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Helen Glada Bear, 102, pf Lacey died March 10 at Panorama Convalescent and Rehab. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington 360-753-1065.
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3/15/22
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Eleanor Aldora Mitchell, 75, of Yelm, died on March 8 at home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Forest Funeral Home & Cemetery 360-943-6363.
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3/15/22
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The Washington State Department of Transportation announced in a press release that it created an online open house seeking comments about the section of I-5 that runs through Thurston County, from …
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The Olympia & Beyond Sports Commission is seeking for local athletes to be honored in its upcoming 2022 Sports Awards.
In their press release, the sports commission is asking community members …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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3/15/22
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The National Honors Society (NHS) inducted some local students into their organization Thurs., March 10, at North Thurston High School, Lacey.
Recognized for their accomplishments in their …
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By Gloria Towne
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3/15/22
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I’m writing today’s column from a hospital as I wait for a friend who is having a procedure done. Sitting here, I note that the receptionist answering phone calls and questions from …
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An Olympia man allegedly broke into a house and threatened one of the homeowners with a knife.
Olympia police arrested Domique Deangelo Darden, 34, on March 5 after a reported burglary on the 1500 …
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By Julia Ornedo
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3/14/22
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