Saturday, October 3, 2026
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The House Transportation Committee, heard public testimony, on two bills concerning the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. First, House Bill 2127 addresses the Narrows Bridge debt. Second, was Substitute Senate …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/28/22
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This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the week of February 20-26, 2022.
There were 72 sales completed from Sunday, February 20, through Saturday, …
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2/28/22
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The former Griswold's Building on 308-310 4th Ave. in downtown Olympia is being demolished starting today.
Rognlin' Inc., is tearing down the building on behalf of the City of Olympia and is …
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Dear Lexis,
People seem really concerned about this whole Ukraine-Russia War, so I feel bad that I don’t really care. Should I care about this more, or is okay that I …
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Thurston County Sheriff's Office
On 2/25/22 at 10:30 a.m. in the 7900 block of Highway 12, Sheriff's deputies arrested Greg Allan Gray, 52, on suspicion of theft in the first degree.
On 2/25/22 …
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2/28/22
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Hugh Hayes Funk, 90, of Lacey, died on February 24 at Providence St. Peter Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington 360-753-1065.
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2/27/22
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The House Capital Budget Committee heard public testimony on Engrossed Senate Bill 5017, which would clarify school district procurement requirements for personal services in construction management, …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/25/22
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Thurston County’s announcement of the suspension of its rent assistance contract with Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason & Thurston Counties (CAC) elicited various reactions on its …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/25/22
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Thurston County suspended its contract on Feb. 24 with CAC, and stated that it has reported suspected fraud to the Washington State Auditor.
Thurston County's internal audit review dated …
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School bus drivers attended the Olympia School Board meeting Feb. 25 asking the school district to increase their salary.
Bus driver Lisa Hall explained that they work from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m, but …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/25/22
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An Olympia man was charged with two felonies after he allegedly broke into his ex-wife’s house and physically assaulted her.
A Feb. 17 document from the Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney …
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By Julia Ornedo
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2/25/22
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As March comes into view, I often start to crave leaves – leaves on now-bare trees, leaves on skeletal shrubs, and leaves rising from the ground as the soil warms and perennials awaken.
I …
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Thurston County Sheriff's Office
On 2/24/22 at 1:36 p.m. at the Nisqually Jail, Sheriff's deputies arrested Samuel Ray Clintsman, 43, on suspicion of violation of a no-contact order.
On 2/24/22 …
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2/25/22
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The Board of County Commissioners suspended today the county's contract with Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason & Thurston Counties (CAC), the regional nonprofit organization that has been …
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The House Environment & Energy Committee heard public testimony on Substitute Senate Bill 5818, which would promote housing construction in cities through amendments and limited appeals under the …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/24/22
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The Tumwater Planning Commission ironed out their plan to conduct a training program to help orient new planning commissioners and provide continuing education for incumbent …
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By JC Medina
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2/24/22
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Recently updated, Timberland Regional Library’s mobile application allows those on the go to access their favorite books and resources from anywhere.
Available on Android and iOS, the …
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By Taniah Najih | Timberland Regional Library
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2/24/22
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Olympia is planning to put up art installations in six more locations around the city.
The Olympia Community Livability and Public Safety Committee met yesterday, Feb. 23 to discuss plans to make …
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A transient Olympia man was arrested after he allegedly stole a basket full of merchandise from a store and threatened to harm a manager who confronted him.
According to Olympia police, Jason D …
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By Julia Ornedo
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2/24/22
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An Olympia man was arrested after he allegedly robbed a store, punched an employee, gave chase to police, and assaulted officers who were trying to get him into a patrol vehicle.
According to …
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