Thursday, October 1, 2026
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As October marks Community Conflict Resolution month, the Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) of Thurston County both recognized its volunteers, who help mediate conflicts in the community, and invited …
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By Kristine Javier
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10/25/21
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Thurston County commissioners approved a request to temporarily close down Country Club Road NW at Green Cove Creek for three weeks.
During the regular Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) …
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By Kristine Javier
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10/22/21
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During the Lacey City Council meeting on Thu., Oct. 21, the city shared its plan to invest in building infrastructure to enable it to charge its fleet of electric vehicles.
“This …
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By Kristine Javier
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10/22/21
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The Olympia Armory is set to be transformed from a military installation to a city-owned creative campus in 2022, the Olympia Historical Society, Bigelow House Museum, and Washington Military …
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By Julia Ornedo
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10/21/21
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A 27-year-old woman is facing multiple charges stemming from an alleged shoplifting incident at a local department ...
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/21/21
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In a year that saw discussions of increasing county and port commission seats to five from three, Thurston County Manager Ramiro Chavez introduced a redistricting proposal for the three commissioner …
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This is Flood Awareness Week in Thurston County, and county leaders are encouraging residents to prepare for winter storms that can create floods by checking their emergency kits, making plans with …
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10/20/21
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NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR 2021 THURSTON COUNTY TOURISM AWARDS
The winners will be announced at the annual State of Tourism meeting on November 18
Olympia, Wash. (October 19, …
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10/20/21
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Seeking to “engage a broader swath of Thurston County residents in a conversation about climate justice,” the Thurston Climate Action Team (TCAT) is telling its message in a new …
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The Nisqually Land Trust announced on Thu., Oct. 14, that it had acquired an additional 10.5 acres in the Lower Ohop protected area, raising the total number of acres that the organization has …
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By Julia Ornedo
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10/19/21
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In a press release, the Thurston County Commissioners agreed to move forward to lease The Atrium Building, located at 3000 Pacific Avenue in Olympia to house the county’s general government …
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By Kristine Javier
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10/18/21
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The Olympia arm of Green Faith, an international, multi-faith grassroots organization, will call for climate action at an event at Fertile Ground on Oct. 18.
Olympia Green Faith said in a news …
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By Julia Ornedo
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10/15/21
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The City of Olympia has ended an agreement with Romano Capital to develop a 10-acre property at 3900 Boulevard Road. However, the City remains committed to seeing the property developed to help …
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10/15/21
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October 14, 2021 -- As Kate Hendricks Thomas sat one night with her second-grade son Matthew, he placed his hands on the table as if he were an adult girding up for an important …
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Thurston County Auditor Mary Hall urged the public to exercise caution when sharing information online and educate themselves about the election process to stem the spread of false information.
In …
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A concerned citizen raised the issue of possible financial misrepresentation from the Port of Olympia’s during their commission meeting last Mon., Oct. 11.
In the public hearing, Denis …
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By Kristine Javier
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10/13/21
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Tumwater’s city government and school district have teamed up to deliver the 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge, a series of brief videos, readings, audio recordings and discussion guides designed …
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School districts around the state, including Olympia, Yelm, Tumwater and North Thurston, are looking at a new educational concept called “Balanced Calendar.”
It’s …
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As a part of the Tumwater Community 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge, city leaders including Mayor Pete Kmet stressed the need to discuss racial equity in an online meeting with the Tumwater School …
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It's local election season, and we're all trying to figure out who to vote for and support.
Local elections are, in many ways, the most important elections. Our local governments have the …
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