Friday, October 2, 2026
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A convenience store owner sustained minor injuries and a man was arrested after they had a scuffle over items worth about $15 that were allegedly stolen by the suspect.
Olympia police said Justin …
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For the 19th year, Latinx high school students will be presented with college and career resources at the annual Latinx Youth Summit, scheduled online Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Timberland …
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By Taniah Najih | Timberland Regional Library
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10/28/21
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During its meeting on Tue., Oct. 26, the Port of Olympia Commissioners expressed its intent to move forward with a five-member ballot proposition.
In a presentation, Port of Olympia General …
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By Kristine Javier
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10/28/21
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The City of Olympia invites residents to participate in a public hearing to discuss the feasibility report about a potential regional aquatics facility on Thu., Oct. 28, from 5 to 6 p.m.
The …
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Lacey Police Department
On 10/26/21 at 12:58 a.m. in the 1000 block of Carpenter Rd SE, police arrested, Korey Dewayne Solomon, 29, on suspicion of driving with a suspended …
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10/27/21
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Fall activities abound for the senior population. Here's what's going on in our local senior centers throughout the county.
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Yelm Senior Center: Haunted Scavenger Hunt and …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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10/27/21
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Lacey Historical Commission needs a new member
Applications are open as the Lacey City Council seeks a new member for its Historical Commission to fill in the vacancy for an unexpired …
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By Kristine Javier
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10/26/21
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How many nonprofits exist in Thurston County and in Washington? Why should you care?
Answer: 879
In Thurston County, as of 2020 there were 879 nonprofits designated as 501(c)(3) …
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By Mary Beth Harrington
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10/26/21
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The importance of accurately understanding the history, including the current state of affairs of any political issue, can’t be understated.
It’s the only way to grasp how we got …
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Olympia’s Parks, Recreation, and Advisory Committee recommended that the city council rename the Peace and Healing Park after Rebecca Howard, one of the pioneering Black women in the …
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By Kristine Javier
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10/26/21
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Lacey Police Department
On 10/25/2021 at 5:01 a.m. in the 5900 block of Danials Loop SE, police arrested Zackary James Ohare, 29, on suspicion of violation of domestic violence protection …
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10/26/21
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Lacey Police Department
On 10/21/21 at 7:05 p.m. in the 600 block of Sleater Kinney Rd SE, police arrested Wendy Ann Adkin, 58, on suspicion of trespassing in the second degree.
On 10/22/21 at …
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10/25/21
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This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the past week.
There were 104 sales completed from Sunday, October 17 through Saturday, October 23, 2021. The median …
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10/25/21
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As October marks Community Conflict Resolution month, the Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) of Thurston County both recognized its volunteers, who help mediate conflicts in the community, and invited …
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By Kristine Javier
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10/25/21
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Dear Readers,
This week has been a challenge for me. My daughter, just two months old, hasn’t been gaining weight like the doctors would like, so we’ve been put on a pretty rigorous …
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By Alexis Rae Baker
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10/25/21
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Late last Friday or early Saturday morning, Oct. 15 or 16., one or more people defaced the “Respect & Love Olympia” rainbow mural painted on the former Griswold's building on …
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hey Lisa
I have been saying this out loud a lot, but wanted to message the idea to you directly. have you ever considered stepping
down and then being in a supporting role of Talauna Reed? You …
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Jeff Uhlmeyer achieved fame and fortune this fall by growing a pumpkin.
Uhlmeyer’s 2,191 pound pumpkin, grown just south of Olympia, won first place in the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin …
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By Jill Severn
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10/22/21
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Thurston County commissioners approved a request to temporarily close down Country Club Road NW at Green Cove Creek for three weeks.
During the regular Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) …
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By Kristine Javier
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10/22/21
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An Olympia man was arrested on Sat., Oct. 9, after he allegedly stole a bottle of champagne and sushi from a grocery store and attempted to strike a retail employee.
The employee told Olympia …
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