Friday, October 2, 2026
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With 2024 now in the rearview mirror, here is a recap of the issues and developments that helped define the year for Thurston County.
Clouse fiasco, a timeline of developments
In a move on August 13, …
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Thurston County is intensifying its commitment to mental health support, as Mental Wellness Month in January aligns with a recognition of loneliness as a public health crisis in December.
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The Thurston Climate Mitigation Collaborative (TCMC) is calling on community members to join its Community Advisory Workgroup (CAW) and contribute to the region's goal of ...
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council and its partners are working to identify locations for up to 10 mid-block crosswalks on Martin Way. This effort aims to make the corridor safer and more …
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Looking back on 2024, the issue that caused the biggest rift in Tumwater was a tree on Old Highway 99.
Mayor Debbie Sullivan’s plan to remove the Davis-Meeker Gary Oak tree …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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1/1/25
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Thurston County is seeking public participation on its 2025-30 Local Homeless Housing Plan.
The Washington State Department of Commerce …
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Like a magnet, Olympia seems to draw some of its homeless from other …
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Thurston County residents are being targeted by scammers impersonating Sheriff Derek Sanders on Facebook. They use fake accounts to send fraudulent friend requests and demand money.
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The Thurston Conservation District (TCD) has issued a public advisory as king tides, the highest tides of early 2025, are forecast to surge into South Puget Sound from Jan. 4-6.
The tides, …
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At a meeting on Dec. 17, the Olympia City Council appointed Councilman Clark Gilman to represent the city on the Thurston County Board of Health.
Washington State is …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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12/31/24
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According to the 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count final report, Thurston County ranks fifth in the state of Washington for homelessness.
The Thurston County Office of …
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The Thurston County Public Health and Social Services Department is intensifying its efforts to protect public health following multiple complaints linking foodborne illnesses to the unpermitted food …
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As 2024 comes to a close, reflect on the significant events and initiatives that helped shape Lacey. From strong stances against discrimination to advancements in public infrastructure …
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By JC Medina
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12/30/24
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As part of the Lacey Loves to Read initiative, the North Thurston Public School (NTPS) is holding a teen writing and cover art contest for students from grades 6-12 with an entry deadline of Jan. 11.
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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12/30/24
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The final weekend of the year is shaping up to be a wet one with rain likely on both days in Thurston County.
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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12/27/24
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In 2024, Olympia faced several pressing challenges, including housing affordability, workers’ rights, urban development, environmental restoration and community spaces. The city spent crafting …
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The Olympia Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss proposed changes to development regulations in the Capital Mall Triangle Subarea.
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A sweeping state audit of the City of Tenino found it did not have adequate internal controls in place to ensure accurate reporting of its financial activities for several years.
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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12/26/24
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A decrease in the number of employed people, coupled with a similar decline in the labor force ...
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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12/26/24
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The South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is holding its annual Martin Luther King Jr. event with distinguished leader and equity advocate Dr. Thelma Jackson as the keynote speaker.
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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12/26/24
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