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The area to be annexed on the south end of Lacey is highlighted on this map in purple, while current Lacey city limits are highlighted in green. The map was presented during a meeting of the Lacey City Council on Feb. 18.

Lacey annexation of Capitol City and Chambers Estates moves to next phase

The Lacey City Council voted last night to send a planned annexation of Capitol City Estates and Chambers Estates to the Thurston County Boundary Review Board. The decision received a split vote … more

By Cody Neuenschwander | 4/2/21

Kristy Woodford, CEO of Holistic Home Group

How to win when you’re buying a home in Thurston County in 2021

If there is anyone in your life in the process of buying a home right now, you probably know that it’s a tough market for buyers. Holistic Home Group has a few recommendations we encourage any … more

By Kristy Woodford | Holistic Home Group | 4/2/21

Police Blotter for Thu., April 1, 2021

Olympia Police Department At 3:23 a.m. Thursday in the 3800 block of Pacific Avenue Southeast, police arrested Michael J. Casino, 51, on suspicion of driving with a suspended license. At … more

4/2/21

Indigenous leaders tackle vaccine distribution with community in mind

Over the past few weeks, I’ve often wondered: When will I get vaccinated? I’m not the only one with questions. As Washington continues to push through phases of the vaccine … more

by Manola Secaira | Crosscut.com | 4/2/21

Thomas Ralph Swidecki

Thomas Ralph Swidecki, 64, of Olympia, died on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Providence St. Peter Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington, … more

4/2/21

Howard Sleeper

Howard Maynard Sleeper, 99, of Tumwater, died on Friday, March 26, at Providence St. Peter Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington, Tumwater. … more

4/2/21

Police Blotter for Wed., March 31, 2021

Olympia Police Department At 12:44 a.m. Wednesday in the 500 block of American Street Southwest, police arrested Shon R. Conn, 48, on suspicion of driving with a suspended license. At 5:45 … more

4/1/21

Ronald Clayton is accused of attempted murder for an attack on a Thurston County Sheriff's deputy on March 26, 2021.

Warrant for attempted murder issued for man accused of stabbing Thurston County deputy

As Pierce County man Ronald Clayton is being treated for multiple gunshot wounds in a Seattle hospital, a warrant for his arrest was issued in Thurston County. The warrant alleges Clayton, 42, … more

By Cody Neuenschwander | 4/1/21

Senate approves $59.2 billion biennial budget

The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater Presents The Daily Legislative Report, covering The 2021 Washington State Legislature. Senate Lawmakers debated Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5092, … more

By Troy Kirby | 4/1/21

A view of north Olympia from Budd Bay. For a point of reference, not KGY and KAYO Radio's studios, shown to the right edge of the photo.

Child-care needs complicate classroom return for Head Start

OLYMPIA - Head Start employees here want more flexibility as kids return to the classroom.Sophia Rychener, a teacher who heads the Federation of Head Start Employees, said some of her union members … more

By Eric Tegethoff | Washington News Service | 4/1/21

This is the iconic sign+wall at the Thurston County Courthouse

Blake Decision’s effect on Superior Court largely unknown at this point, judge says

The Blake decision saddled both the Thurston County prosecutor’s office and office of public defense with a large workload, but it’s not known quite yet how the sweeping decision will … more

By Cody Neuenschwander | 4/1/21

Location of 1210 West Bay Drive NW, Olympia

Olympia council approves development agreement on West Bay Drive after developer agrees to $250K Home Fund donation

In a vote of 6-1, the Olympia City Council approved a development agreement with a developer interested in constructing housing and amenities along the waters of Budd Bay on West Bay Drive NW. The … more

By Cody Neuenschwander | 3/31/21 | 2 comments

This is a Thurston County Sheriff's Department vehicle.

Deputy sheriff Andrea Moore released from hospital

The Thurston County Deputy who was stabbed during an incident on Friday has been released from the hospital, the sheriff’s office said in a statement. The deputy, 35-year-old Andrea Moore … more

By Cody Neuenschwander | 3/31/21

Bringing families together using technology

Entering the Age of Technology… Well, after a whole year of isolation we have made it to phase 3 – and now life begins to return to semi-normal. Vaccinated … more

By Kathleen Anderson | 3/31/21

Kernie Moeller, nurse from the Thurston County Medical Reserve Corps, draws the first COVID-19 vaccination Dec. 18, 2020, as vaccinators from Providence Southwest Washington began administering the vaccine.

All adults in Washington will be eligible for vaccine on April 15

All Washington adults who want a COVID-19 vaccine will be able to get in line on April 15, two weeks before President Joe Biden’s deadline for states to make vaccines available to … more

By Donna Gordon Blankinship / Crosscut.com | 3/31/21

Police Blotter for Tue., March 30, 2021

Olympia Police Department At 12:48 a.m. Tuesday in the 2000 block of Fourth Avenue West, police arrested Gabrielle M. Casey, 29, on an out-of-town felony warrant. At 3:33 a.m. Tuesday in … more

3/31/21

Bill to ban private prisons in Washington almost passes both House and Senate

The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater Presents The Daily Legislative Report, covering The 2021 Washington State Legislature. Senate lawmakers debated Engrossed House Bill 1090, which would … more

By Troy Kirby | 3/31/21

Closeup of a long row of vials with COVID-19 (coronavirus) vaccine.

Vaccinations and positive cases both increasing in Thurston County

Over a quarter of the Thurston County population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccination, as weekly allocations of vaccinations continue to increase. Today, Thurston County … more

By Cody Neuenschwander | 3/30/21

The proposed levy would increase funding for the Medic One service in Thurston County.

Commissioners to hold public hearing on proposed Medic One tax levy ballot measure

The Thurston County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tue., April 13, at 3 pm to receive public comment on adding a Thurston County Medic One property tax levy to the ballot for … more

3/30/21

Auditor works with community to strike racially restrictive covenants

The Thurston County Auditor's Office is reaching out to hundreds of landowners whose properties contain antiquated unlawful racially restrictive covenants. A recent law allows the Auditor's Office to … more

3/30/21