Friday, October 2, 2026
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Efforts to establish a Downtown Improvement District (DID) in Olympia failed to gain enough support from property owners, according to Todd Cutts, who led the steering committee spearheading the …
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... cat v. bird research published in 2013 estimated that cats kill between 1.3 and 4.0 billion birds in North America each year.
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During the Lacey City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 5, two residents expressed their frustration over escalating water bills and ongoing pest problems stemming from nearby construction.
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The Olympia City Council proclaimed March 9, 2024, as Billy Frank Jr. Day to honor and recognize the life and legacy of the Nisqually activist.
The proclamation commemorated Frank Jr.'s …
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March started with a bang! Show your excitement by supporting the local events below.
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3/7/24
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Several weeks ago, I received a few photographs sent by reader John Hutchings. John noticed that a single bird was spending its night in the roof vents of his house, choosing a different vent each …
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The Thurston County Public Works Department has issued a public alert regarding anticipated traffic disruptions on Mullen Road SE, between Early Spring Drive SE and Afflerbaugh Drive SE in the …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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3/7/24
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While acknowledging the Olympia School District Board's autonomy over educational decisions, Mayor Dontae Payne said the city would continue engaging with district leaders on the school closure …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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3/6/24
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The Olympia School District (OSD) Board held a public hearing about the possible closing of McKenny Elementary School last Thursday, February 29.
Several schoolchildren, parents, and community …
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Superintendents from Thurston County schools met with the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) at a meeting last February 28 to share district updates.
“We don't have any particular …
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Thurston County is searching nationwide for firefighters and paramedics who will serve in Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater.
In a press release , Thurston County Medic One announced that successful …
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By Edwin Oscar Ulgasan Gutierrez, Jr.
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3/4/24
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Road construction will affect two busy areas of Tumwater this week.
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3/4/24
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Lacey announced that a section of Willamette Drive NE is closed today until tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“Traffic will be reduced to one lane each way at Willamette Drive NE between …
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3/4/24
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In an alley one block north of Bigelow Park in NE Olympia, the biggest and likely oldest Madrona tree in Thurston County is in declining health, but still breathtakingly beautiful.
Its location …
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners invites public participation in the review process for proposed comprehensive plan amendments and development regulation changes for the 2024-25 dockets.
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All areas of Thurston County are included in both Flood Watch and Winter Weather Advisories, including a forecast of two inches of snow that is in effect until Friday afternoon.
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By Sage Hamilton
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2/29/24
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Say goodbye to February as March knocks on the door.
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2/29/24
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Thurston County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a case of identity theft.
The alleged theft identity theft suspect, whose …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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2/29/24
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Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) received Thurston 2045’s quarterly update last Monday, February 26.
The county has a Comprehensive Plan (CP) update project called …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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2/28/24
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The Thurston County Auditor’s Elections Division is seeking residents to serve as members of the "Against" committee for the upcoming Special Election on April 23.
Committee members will …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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2/28/24
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