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The Chai timber sale consists of three parcels in the Capitol State Forest about 19 miles west of Olympia. It covers 261 acres of land, 183 acres of which have been designated for harvest.
Board of Natural Resources approves timber sale involving land Thurston County wants to preserve 
The Washington Board of Natural Resources voted to approve a timber sale involving land Thurston County officials ... more
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Tumwater City Council approves $120,000 grant agreement for stormwater projects 
The Tumwater City Council authorized Mayor Leatta Dahlhoff to sign an agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology for ... more
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A map of Tumwater showing the approximate areas of the lands involved in an urban growth area swap proposed by Bar Holdings LLC. 
Tumwater council backs letter supporting review of adding Salish Landing to urban growth area  
The Tumwater City Council voted 4–1 to approve a letter from Mayor Leatta Dahlhoff supporting the continued review of an urban growth area ... more
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A map shows Port of Olympia’s sampling area for Sub-area 3 of Budd Inlet, which the port has been studying to determine the extent of its contamination. 
Port of Olympia to resume sediment sampling in Budd Inlet    
The Port of Olympia plans to resume sediment sampling in Budd Inlet by late February or early March, as part of its effort to determine the extent ... more
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Renderings of the proposed West Bay Yards development at 1210 West Bay Drive in Olympia.
Olympia issues SEPA determination for West Bay Yards project, seeks public input 
Olympia has approved the environmental review for the West Bay Yards development, clearing a key hurdle for the waterfront ... more
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Habitat conservation plan moving along in Tumwater
Tumwater’s habitat conservation plan (HCP) is one step closer to completion, after city officials moved to extend a consultant contract tied ... more
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The Olympia City Council approved a consent calendar item authorizing city staff to apply for a fish barrier removal grant at a meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026.
City of Olympia seeks state funding for Ellis Creek fish passage design
The City of Olympia is seeking state funding to design a long-planned fish passage project on Ellis Creek, which aims to remove a barrier to salmon ... more
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Large woody debris and log jams placed along an 18-mile stretch slow storm flows to create shelter for juvenile salmon in upper Deschutes River.
Thurston County seeks $10 million to accelerate salmon habitat restoration 
Thurston County’s salmon recovery work is moving forward on multiple tracks despite uncertainty about ... more
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The James P. Werner Monitoring Station was placed at Mountain View Elementary School in Lacey in August 2025. The Olympic Region Clean Air Agency named the facility after its first air quality monitoring specialist.
ORCAA notes 2025 accomplishments, including wins in Thurston County
Multiple wins hit the books for the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) in 2025. Locally, a renamed Lacey air monitoring station, ongoing ... more
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Sierra Club Michigan Chapter gathered at the J.H. Campbell facility to host a “Retirement Party” for the coal plantm which was slated to retire in May 2025, but has remained online, racking up costs to households.
Washington's last coal plant ordered to remain open
Environmental groups and state leaders are condemning an emergency order  by the Trump administration to forcibly extend operations of Washington ... more
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High wind watch in effect for Thurston County on Dec. 24
A strong south, southwest wind with gusts as high as 55 miles per hour is likely to make conditions less than ideal for last-minute holiday ... more
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Rain in Thurston County forecast through the weekend
Another wet weekend is on tap for Thurston County with rain in the forecast through ... more
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More wind and rain in the forecast, flood watch remains in effect for Thurston County
A steady dose of rain remains in the forecast for Thurston County, as does a flood watch because of the amount of precipitation in the ... more
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Muddy water flowed out of Capitol Lake under 5th Avenue bridge in Olympia on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 17, 2025.
Power outages close schools, impact schedules in Thurston County
A wind-driven storm wreaked havoc with daily schedules and power delivery in Thurston County, leaving a number of schools to either close, open late or ... more
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A county map shows marine water sampling stations and shellfish growing area classifications in Thurston County, as presented in Figure C-12 of the 2025 Thurston County On-Site Sewage Management Plan. 
Thurston County adopts 2025 On-Site Sewage Management Plan 
A septic management overhaul in Thurston County is complete, though builders and environmental groups remain at odds on costs ... more
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Boats are seen docked at Percival Landing in Olympia on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.
Flood watch in effect for Thurston County with more rain on the way
A flood watch was issued for Thurston County ahead of a series of weather systems barreling toward ... more
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Chance of rain falls over next couple of days in Thurston County
A break in the weather is on the horizon following days of rain that led to a flood watch being issued for ... more
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A location map of the Gorgas property southeast of Yelm shows proximity to Yelm Creek and Nisqually River.
Thurston County seeks public input on Gorgas Open Space tax reduction request 
Thurston County residents are being asked to weigh in on a proposed 50% reduction in market value assessment for a 76.96 acre ... more
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Forecast calls for wind and rain in Thurston County
A stout diet of wind and rain are on tap over the next 36 hours in Thurston ... more
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Reader opinion: The JOLT publishes readers' letters on Thurston County topics, generally verbatim and within a day or two of receiving them. These opinions come from members of our community.
Update on Lake Lawrence Lake Management District renewal
I’d like to share an update with Thurston County residents about the progress of the Lake Lawrence Lake Management District (LMD) ... more
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