Friday, October 2, 2026
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Tumwater invites residents to its Community Center Design Project Community Workshop this coming Monday.
Funded by the Tumwater Metropolitan Parks District, the city has partnered …
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The Nisqually Land Trust is inviting everyone for a morning of salmon viewing and bird watching on Friday, Jan. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon.
The viewing will be held at a special spot, …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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1/9/25
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The Lacey City Council issued an official proclamation recognizing Jan. 20, as Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the city.
The proclamation honors Dr. …
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Olympia's City Council selected eight candidates to interview for the vacant council Position #5 on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
The seat became open when former Councilwoman Lisa Parshley was …
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved a contract to upgrade the camera and security systems at Thurston County Corrections Facility and ...
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Lacey Fire District 3 began the year with a historic leadership shift, as Jennifer Schmidt took over as fire chief ...
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By Kameko Marquez
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1/8/25
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners discussed the ongoing accountability measures and next steps following Commissioner Emily Clouse's reinstatement on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
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Tumwater has joined a countywide program to help residents install home heat pumps.
On Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Tumwater City Council authorized the mayor to sign an interlocal agreement …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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1/8/25
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Local residents took the opportunity to air their concerns on various issues at the Olympia Planning Commission's public hearing on the Capital Mall Triangle subarea planned action ordinance on Monday, …
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Thurston County has enforced an immediate closure on recreational shellfish harvesting in Eld Inlet after detecting high levels of a marine biotoxin linked to Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP). …
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Tumwater is calling on residents to share their thoughts on the climate element of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update.
This new chapter focuses on tackling climate change and will guide …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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1/7/25
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The Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County announced on Monday, Jan. 6, that it is now accepting nominees for its annual Evan Ferber Peacemaker Leadership Award.
The nonprofit …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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1/7/25
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Thurston County confirmed its first influenza-related death of the 2024-25 flu season, as flu activity continues to surge across Washington.
“Thurston County Public Health …
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By Kameko Marquez
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1/6/25
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council is taking a critical look at equity, as it updates the region's long-term transportation blueprint — the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP).
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A total of 22 local residents are looking to fill the vacant Position #5 seat on the Olympia City Council.
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Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) issued a warning on Friday, Jan. 3, following a federal recall of Yaomiao Children’s Jewelry Sets .
The PHSS cautioned families …
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By Kameko Marquez
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1/6/25
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Inspire Olympia will officially open its application process for 2025-26 Impact Funding on Monday, Jan. 13, providing eligible local nonprofit organizations an opportunity to secure financial support …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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1/6/25
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With a new director leading the Port of Olympia, 2024 was a year of renewal in some sense.
Perhaps the more obvious indicator that the Port is truly under new leadership is that the Port finally …
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The opening weekend of the new year is going to feel a lot like the closing weekend of last year — wet.
The National Weather Service forecast calls for a 90 percent chance of precipitation …
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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1/3/25
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The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) started 2025 with some big moves aimed at strengthening leadership, improving case resolution and bolstering its K-9 unit.
“New …
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