Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Tumwater City Council approved the interlocal agreement (ILA) for the last phase of the Thurston Climate Mitigation plan, a framework for implementing the regional climate action.
Tumwater, Lacey, …
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By JC Medina
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2/17/22
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The House Consumer Protection and Business Committee held a public hearing on Senate Joint Memorial 8004, which addresses “de-risking” by financial institutions. The bill passed the …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/16/22
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“There was no evidence that the officers’ interactions with subjects of color differed from their interactions with white subjects,” Tara Parker, Olympia police auditor, asserted …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/16/22
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The Senate Behavioral Health Subcommittee on Health & Long Term Care held a public hearing on HB 1761, which would allow nurses to dispense opioid overdose reversal medication in the ER.
The …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/15/22
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The Olympia Planning Commission met yesterday, Feb. 14., to discuss its list of candidates to recommend to the city council for its vacant seat.
Commissioners raised several points of …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/15/22
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On Saturday, the House floor debated Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1169, which would overhaul various sentencing enhancements, such as eliminating controlled substances in protected zones, …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/14/22
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The Senate Transportation Committee continued its public testimony of Senate Bill 5974, which would expand the taxing authority on export fuel, raise the cost of gas by ten cents a gallon and …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/11/22
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Lacey City Council discussed on Thursday the plan to purchase a $4-million St. Martin’s Abbey’s property for a new police station that the residents would vote on.
Ashley Smith, …
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By JC Medina
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2/11/22
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The Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday adopted a proclamation for African American History Month, recognizing Black peoples' achievements and contributions in local history.
"This is an …
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By JC Medina
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2/11/22
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The Senate Transportation Committee heard public testimony on Senate Bill 5974, which addresses several transportation resource issues, such as climate change and fuel taxation authority.
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By Troy Kirby
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2/10/22
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With nearly all votes counted, the school levies for Olympia, Tumwater, Tenino and Griffin school districts appear to have all passed.
According to unofficial results from the Thurston County …
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By Julia Ornedo
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2/10/22
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Olympia city council is currently in limbo whether the land along Yelp Highway would be built entirely as a public park or include a school on the grounds.
During their study session last Tues., …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/10/22
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South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) has formed an esports varsity team, the first of its kind in Thurston County.
In an SPSCC press release, the Clipper eSports team will be coached by competitive …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez Jr.
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2/10/22
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The Senate State Government & Elections Committee heard public testimony on Engrossed House Bill 1453, concerning the content and clarity of voters pamplets.
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By Troy Kirby
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2/9/22
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Thurston County is one of five new “Anchor Communities” announced today by A Way Home Washington (AWHWA). This more than doubles the number of communities working intensively to prevent …
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2/9/22
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The Lacey City Council is currently recruiting for one vacancy on the Planning Commission. Applicants for this vacancy must reside within the City of Lacey.
The 9-member Lacey Planning Commission …
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2/9/22
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The Senate Law & Justice Committee heard public testimony on Substitute House Bill 1735, which would modify the standard for use of force by peace officers. The bill passed the house 90 to 5 on …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/8/22
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Less than one percent of ballots in Thurston County were rejected during the 2020 general election, the Office of the Washington State Auditor has found.
A 69-page report showed that 0.51 percent …
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By Julia Ornedo
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2/8/22
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The House Finance Committee heard public testimony on Substitute House Bill 1814, which would expand equitable access to the benefits of renewable energy through community solar projects and other …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/7/22
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2022 Property Tax notices will go out in the mail to Thurston County taxpayers on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Property tax amounts can now be viewed and paid through the Thurston County …
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2/7/22
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