Elections 2020
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Five Lacey residents came forward at the city council’s meeting last Thursday, August 3, to comment on the issue of campaign sign removal. Councilmembers Ed Kunkel and Lenny Greenstein … more
Port of Olympia Commissioners Joe Downing and Bob Iyall disclosed that they were being asked to endorse a ballot proposition on April 25 that would determine the formation of a Regional Fire … more
Olympia-based businesses received almost 60% of the $7 million of Thurston Strong's COVID-related grants for businesses and workforce, according to Olympia Economic Development Director Mike Reid, … more
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 … more
 In an emotional speech, Washington Secretary of the State Kim Wyman honored Thurston County Auditor Mary Hall as Washington State Auditor of the Year for her efforts in ensuring safe and … more
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) passed resolutions yesterday that will add two new facilities which will expand office and operations capacity for several departments. The new … more
  Self-described fascist pleads guilty to three counts of third-degree assault, two counts of harassment and … more
The Thurston County Auditor’s Financial Services Team received their 14th straight Annual Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government … more
While the few local contested Thurston County races have been less than nail-biting as vote tallies have slowly trickled in, the race for Commissioner District 2 has proved more dramatic. With a … more
What may have been a chaotic and potentially violent display by protestors at the Washington Capitol Campus has been relatively peaceful, say Washington State Patrol officials. After rioters … more
Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statement today condemning a group that bypassed a gate and occupied the lawn of the Governor’s Mansion in Olympia on Wednesday, as well as violent acts of insurrection … more
A large group of rioters, many holding signs and wearing logos endorsing Donald Trump, breached the gate to the Governor’s Mansion Wednesday afternoon, during an day of protest on the capitol … more
In a ceremony lasting just 50 minutes, including time to work out technical glitches, Thurston County received a blessing, heard two keynote addresses and swore in seven state and county officials … more
After The Thurston County Prosecutor’s Office opted not to immediately file charges against a 25-year-old Bellingham man accused of shooting a protestor on the state capital campus, myriad news … more
OLYMPIA – Thurston County Elections will host a virtual swearing in ceremony for recently elected officials at 10 … more
For the second Saturday in a row, protestors and counter protestors clashed in downtown Olympia, resulting in fights, gunshots, injuries and arrests. The Olympia Police Department had prepared for … more
One person was arrested following a reported shooting at the Capital Campus Saturday afternoon, Washington State Patrol reported. The afternoon had been filled with clashing protestors — … more
Authorities are still investigating a clash between protestors in downtown Olympia Saturday — a clash which lead to alleged gunfire and one arrest. Christopher M. Guenzler, 27, was charged … more
An extraordinary election cycle came to a close as Thurston County officials certified the results of the 2020 general election this afternoon. “I really think that all of election staff … more
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