Saturday, October 3, 2026
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The Senate Transportation Committee heard public testimony on Senate Bill 5974, which addresses several transportation resource issues, such as climate change and fuel taxation authority.
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By Troy Kirby
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2/10/22
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With nearly all votes counted, the school levies for Olympia, Tumwater, Tenino and Griffin school districts appear to have all passed.
According to unofficial results from the Thurston County …
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By Julia Ornedo
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2/10/22
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Hello Thurston County! Finally, we are seeing COVID-19 cases fall after the Omicron surge, however, our COVID-19 transmission rates still remain high. I wanted to share with you some of the recent …
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Olympia city council is currently in limbo whether the land along Yelp Highway would be built entirely as a public park or include a school on the grounds.
During their study session last Tues., …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/10/22
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A 34-year old Olympia man was booked on two charges after allegedly damaging his mother’s property and attempting to burn down her house.
According to a report from the Thurston County …
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By Julia Ornedo
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2/10/22
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South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) has formed an esports varsity team, the first of its kind in Thurston County.
In an SPSCC press release, the Clipper eSports team will be coached by competitive …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez Jr.
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2/10/22
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Timberland Regional Library’s grand opening for its newest location in the Hawks Prairie area of eastern Lacey is set for Feb. 18 at 10 p.m.
City of Lacey Mayor Andy Ryder and Timberland …
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By Taniah Najih | Timberland Regional Library
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2/10/22
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The Tumwater City Council discussed on Tuesday the proposal to build the first community garden in the city in line with the creation of the Tumwater Metropolitan Park District.
Tumwater United …
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Thurston County Sheriff's Office
On 2/9/22 at 4:53 p.m. at the Thurston County Jail, Sheriff's deputies arrested Donovan Jay McKinlay, 31, on suspicion of third-degree assault.
Lacey Police …
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2/10/22
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The Senate State Government & Elections Committee heard public testimony on Engrossed House Bill 1453, concerning the content and clarity of voters pamplets.
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By Troy Kirby
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2/9/22
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Olympia’s police auditor will now have more power to look over police-related complaints and allegations of abuse.
Olympia City Council passed an ordinance amending its Municipal Code …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/9/22
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Thurston County is one of five new “Anchor Communities” announced today by A Way Home Washington (AWHWA). This more than doubles the number of communities working intensively to prevent …
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2/9/22
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The Lacey City Council is currently recruiting for one vacancy on the Planning Commission. Applicants for this vacancy must reside within the City of Lacey.
The 9-member Lacey Planning Commission …
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2/9/22
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An Olympia woman was arrested after she allegedly pointed a gun at one of her tenants.
According to a report from the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office, Jan Dee Smith, 66, who manages a …
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By Julia Ornedo
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2/9/22
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February is a very important month with many reasons to celebrate.
I always learn something new during Black History Month and this year was no different.
This year, for instance, I learned Dr. …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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2/9/22
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Thurston County Sheriff's Office
On 2/8/22 at 3:50 a.m. at Sampan Restaurant, Sheriff's deputies arrested Trey Elisha Madigan, 31, on suspicion of first-degree robbery while armed with a deadly …
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2/9/22
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The Senate Law & Justice Committee heard public testimony on Substitute House Bill 1735, which would modify the standard for use of force by peace officers. The bill passed the house 90 to 5 on …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/8/22
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This is a busy week! With the Super Bowl and Olympics not to mention the NBA, NHL, and NCAA in full force as well as the MLB contract talks (not going well) it’s hard to focus on other things …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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2/8/22
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Less than one percent of ballots in Thurston County were rejected during the 2020 general election, the Office of the Washington State Auditor has found.
A 69-page report showed that 0.51 percent …
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By Julia Ornedo
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2/8/22
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Bonnie Westing, 88, of Yelm, died at home on February 5. Funeral arrangments will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington 360-753-1065.
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2/8/22
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