Friday, October 2, 2026
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A state audit of financial systems and controls ended favorably for Thurston County.
The Washington State Auditor’s Office found the county to be a good steward of applicable state laws …
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The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound's annual Give Local campaign raised more than $1 million, setting a new record for the 8-year-old initiative.
“This …
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With homelessness on the rise in Thurston County, United Way of Thurston County (UWTC), in collaboration with Thurston County Office of Housing & Homeless Prevention, is calling on residents to …
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By Kameko Marquez
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12/24/24
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The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) is set to receive 17 Grappler Police Bumper systems after the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) voted to approve ...
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Our family had a tradition of going out to a Chinese restaurant on Christmas eve. Exotic foods like red-edged pork slices with hot mustard and little bowls of soup with wontons.
My …
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By Cathy Pfeil
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12/24/24
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Thurston County Public Works offers to take your Christmas trees off your hands to be disposed of and recycled properly.
Starting Wednesday, December 26, the three cities and other community …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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12/24/24
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Intercity Transit announced that it will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
On its website , the company said that its local bus, Express, Dial-A-Lift, and Village Vans will not …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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12/24/24
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Tumwater School District (OSD) is working with service provider Performance Fact on a strategic planning initiative crucial for shaping the district’s future ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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12/23/24
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Mohamed “Mr. Mo” El-Sokkary, Family Liaison at Garfield and Lincoln Elementary schools, was named as the 2025 Olympia School District (OSD) Classified School Employee of the Year (CSEY).
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Greg Wright and his wife Susan have delighted the Nottingham neighborhood with an ever-expanding Christmas display at his house for the past 20 years.
Composed of many …
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Plans to increase housing, expand industrial land and protect farmland in Thurston County moved forward on Tuesday, Dec. 17, with the approval of updates to the 2024 Comprehensive Plan.
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Law enforcement in the county is getting a $4.91 million tech upgrade after the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved a 10-year contract with Axon Enterprise on …
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Lacey residents may soon have the opportunity to vote on a new funding source for the city's parks system.
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Last-minute Christmas shoppers can expect a wet weekend in Thurston County with the chance of precipitation at 100 percent on Saturday and Sunday.
The National Weather Service forecast calls for …
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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12/20/24
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At its Dec. 12 meeting, the Olympia Arts Commission approved the recommended local artists who will create posters for the 2025 Olympia Arts Walk events.
Following the selection …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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12/20/24
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The Olympia School District's (OSD) ending fund balance for the 2023-24 school year was $10,186,316, Executive Director of Finance & Capital Planning Kate Davis said ...
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The City of Tumwater and Tumwater Timberland Library (TRL) jointly announced in a news release that the library will close for a remodel from Jan. 11-26.
Limited services are expected to resume ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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12/19/24
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Tumwater is asking the public to participate in a survey, as part of a needs assessment and feasibility study for a new community center.
The construction of a new community center is …
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Lacey is calling on residents to help shape the future of local transportation safety.
As part of its commitment to creating safer streets, the city is developing a Safe Streets and …
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By JC Medina
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12/19/24
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A volunteer unit with the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is looking to beef up staffing levels in 2025.
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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12/19/24
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