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Voters turned down Yelm Community Schools’ proposal to raise a levy to replace its school programs and operations.
Thurston County Canvassing Board has officially certified the results of …
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Tumwater is now working to implement the county's public safety sales tax, with the city’s General Government Committee recommending to the city council ordinance establishing a public safety …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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5/9/24
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Calling all artists!
The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners invites residents and employees to showcase their creativity by participating in the Thurston County Art Contest.
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By Darlanne Cruz
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5/9/24
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In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the 1984 women’s Olympic marathon trials, Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan proclaimed May 12 to 19 as a week of celebration for the historic sporting …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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5/9/24
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The Aspen Institute named the South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) as one of the 20 semifinalists for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
The $1 million prize is the …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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5/9/24
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A street closure on 15th Avenue SW between Columbia Street SW and Water Street SW in Olympia which started Monday, May 6 is expected to last until June 10.
This roadwork is part of the second …
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5/9/24
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In one of the final athletic meets before the conference championships, Evergreen State College’s River Scheuerell won in his first-ever 5000-meter racewalk in the USATF Oregon Association 5K …
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North Thurston High School Rams swooped the Peninsula High School who edged out a win during their softball game, highlighting the Seahawks’ Seniors’ Night on Wednesday, May 8.
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Bring your family and friends to these wonderful local events this weekend.
The SpongeBob Music, May 10-18
Is nautical nonsense something you like? No? Yes? Maybe? You may want …
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5/9/24
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 5/8/24 at 11:57 p.m. in the 200 block of 142 nd Avenue SW, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Heather Susan Walker, 41, on suspicions of 1) 4 th degree …
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5/9/24
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In response to a race-related incident during a Commission on Equity meeting, Lacey now plans to revise its public comment policy.
The incident, which occurred on March 25, involved remote …
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In response to a statewide license plate shortage, the Thurston County Auditor’s Office, alongside eight licensing subagents, will be issuing temporary permits to passenger vehicle licensing …
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Tumwater city staff reported to the city council on Tuesday, May 7, the work accomplished through the city’s transportation benefit district in 2023.
The taxing district funds street …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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5/8/24
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Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) set a public hearing for animal control related fees on June 4 to amend Thurston County Municipal Code (TMC) Section 9.10 (Animal Control).
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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5/8/24
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Saint Martin’s University’s Andrew Boyd ranked fourth out of seven participants in the combined event of decathlon in the 2024 Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Multi-Event …
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By Vince Zafra
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5/8/24
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Glenn Harper is a very busy man.
He works as a certified home care aide and end-of-life doula. He started hosting Death Cafes on Zoom during the pandemic about three years ago and now …
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) and Olympia City Council separately issued proclamations recognizing the contributions of public servants working to serve the community.
During …
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By Lorilyn Lirio and JC Medina
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5/8/24
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 5/7/24 at 12:36 AM in the Harison Avenue NW/Overhulse Road NW, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Christopher Michael Eagles, 50, on suspicions of 1) 3 …
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5/8/24
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Olympia Food Co-op, a local store in Olympia, has issued a recall for its organic walnut halves and pieces sourced from Gibson Farms, Inc., after the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), the …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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5/7/24
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The OJ & Mary Christine Harvey Educational Foundation awarded $1.8 million to the South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) intended for student scholarships, the college’s press release …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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5/7/24
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