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In a show of recognition and celebration, the Thurston Board of County Commissioners officially declared May Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.
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By JC Medina
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5/1/24
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The Olympia Metropolitan Park District Board (OMPD), consisting of the city council members, approved appointments of three members to the district's citizen advisory committee.
At Tuesday's OMPD …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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5/1/24
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Thurston’s County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved the Sheriff’s two single-source purchases for six Grappler and five StarChase units to aid in vehicle pursuits.
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Tumwater’s hearing examiner, Mark Scheibmeir, approved on Monday, April 29, the site plan and conditional use permit for Tacoma resident Trevor Colby to construct a four-story storage facility …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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5/1/24
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Tumwater Police Department (TPD) responded to reports of suspicious activity involving a BMW SUV on Monday, April 27, where individuals were seen tossing items, including clothes and a car seat, …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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5/1/24
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Ready for something entirely new? Come watch the Peanut Butter Licking Contest at this Saturday’s Paws 4 A Cause event in Heritage Park in downtown Olympia.
The four-hour event is both a …
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By Danny Stusser
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5/1/24
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 4/30/24 at 6:51 PM in the 70 th Avenue SE/Compass Street SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Danielle Tracy McClain, 32, on suspicions of 1) driving …
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5/1/24
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An Olympia staffer proposed a method to save the city money on inspecting stormwater catch basins.
Senior Stormwater Specialist Kane Osstifin told the Olympia Utilities Advisory Committee (UAC) …
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently introduced new regulations to reduce emissions from new cars and light trucks.
The "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years …
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FC Olympia confirmed on its website that their home pitch for the 2024 USL2 and USL W League summer competitions would still be at South Sound Stadium in North Thurston High School in the heart of …
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By Vince Zafra
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4/30/24
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The Port of Olympia’s new executive director, Alexandra Smith, addressed dozens of questions last week, including about the marine terminal’s profitability and said she supports having …
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With only a couple of weeks left approaching the Conference Finals, the Saint Martin’s University Track and Field team is in their homestretch preparations to vie for all the marbles and was …
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By Vince Zafra
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4/30/24
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In the early hours of April 25, Thurston County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) received a call regarding a suspicious vehicle obstructing a roadway in Maytown.
According to the TCSO news release , …
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What a fun place to live, from volunteers planting trees, Procession of the Species to rummage sales
I am a little late with this information, but Earth Day was a big success in our communities. Trees hold a special place in my heart, so Earth Day is one of my favorite holidays, and clearly, I am …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 4/29/24 at 3:12 AM in the 5 th Avenue SE/Central Avenue SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Blessing Jamalachi A. McDaniel, 19, on suspicions of 1) …
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4/30/24
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Army veteran Crystal Beeler made it clear that she wants the Olympia City Council to address the issue that VFW Post 318 says involves the actions of homeless individuals living in the nearby Unity …
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During a special meeting on Sunday, April 28, the North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) Board of Directors selected Troy Oliver as its next Superintendent.
“I have been proud to work …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/29/24
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Olympia's Parking Services Program proposed several changes to downtown parking to address community concerns and serve local businesses and visitors better.
Parking Service Program specialist …
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Intercity Transit is calling on the public to comment on transit projects outlined in the annual update of its Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for 2025-28, which is a federal requirement to …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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4/29/24
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When we have steak, there are sometimes leftovers that do not have quite enough remaining for another meal. These are a great main ingredient for several entrees, including steak fajita salad.
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