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Tumwater School District Superintendent Kevin Bogatin (top left) and Tumwater School District Board of Directors member Melissa Beard (bottom) addressed the city council at a public hearing about the district’s Replacement Safety, Technology, & Capital Improvements Levy on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026.
Tumwater City Council supports school district replacement levy 
The Tumwater City Council adopted a resolution in support of Proposition 1, a replacement levy for the Tumwater School District ... more
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Nomination period opens for educator, employee of the year awards at ESD 113  
The nomination period is underway for the 2027 Washington State Teacher of the Year and 2026 Classified School Employee of the Year awards at ... more
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A map of Tumwater showing the approximate areas of the lands involved in an urban growth area swap proposed by Bar Holdings LLC. 
Tumwater council backs letter supporting review of adding Salish Landing to urban growth area  
The Tumwater City Council voted 4–1 to approve a letter from Mayor Leatta Dahlhoff supporting the continued review of an urban growth area ... more
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The Olympia City Council approved an emergency resolution waiving competitive bidding requirements for the Public Works Department to address flooding on 28th Avenue. The council made the decision at a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026.
Olympia City Council approves emergency resolution to address 28th Avenue flooding
The Olympia City Council approved an emergency resolution to address ongoing flooding on 28th Avenue, west of Cooper Point Road, at a meeting ... more
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The City of Lacey's Chatham Drive sewer improvement project, outlined in red, is located east of Marvin Road near Interstate 5. 
Bids being sought for sewer infrastructure work in Lacey
The City of Lacey is seeking contractors to bid on a sewer infrastructure project on Chatham Drive that involves force main ... more
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Army veteran Danny Burkett, founder and CEO of Our Ark, sits at her kitchen table on Jan. 10, 2026, just before beginning a 45-day walk in order to raise awareness about youth and young adult homelessness. 
Walking to help homeless youths and young adults
Danny Burkett walks her talk when advocating for homeless youths and ... more
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Javoen Byrd, Executive Director of the Hawk Foundation for Research and Education in African Culture, spoke at the Olympia City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, as part of recognizing Black History Month.
Heated exchange disrupts recognition of Black History Month at Olympia City Council meeting
The Olympia City Council’s recognition of Black History Month was disrupted when a guest speaker’s remarks escalated into a heated ... more
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The Lacey Planning Commission members and city officials met in person and virtually to review accessory dwelling unit code amendments required under Washington House Bill 1337. The meeting was held on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.  
Lacey Planning Commission begins review of state-mandated ADU changes 
The Lacey Planning Commission got its first look at code changes to accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ... more
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Thurston County Auditor's Office announces update to voter rolls
An ongoing effort to ensure voter rolls remain accurate resulted in an update of more than 78,000 voter registration records in Thurston County in ... more
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Cynthia Pratt, the City of Lacey's first poet laureate, reads from her work in a video released by the City of Lacey in January 2026. 
Deadline looms for City of Lacey poet laureate applications
The City of Lacey is searching for its next poet laureate to succeed Cynthia Pratt, the city's inaugural ... more
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At a meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, the Olympia City Council voted unanimously to support the Olympia School District’s Proposition 1, a replacement levy that would support technology and capital projects.
Olympia City Council supports school district’s Proposition 1
The Olympia City Council approved a resolution in support of Olympia School District’s Proposition 1, a four-year technology and capital ... more
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High-speed pursuit ends with driver in custody
A high-speed pursuit that topped speeds over 150 miles per hour ended with a driver going to jail and a car getting ... more
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Widespread dense fog in the Thurston County forecast
Another round of dense fog should greet early morning risers before gradually clearing out of Thurston County and giving way to clearer skies as ... more
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The Lacey City Council reviewed state public safety funding requirements under House Bill 2015 during a work session on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. 
Sales tax rate to remain unchanged in Lacey
The City of Lacey's 9.7% sales tax rate will remain unchanged as the city council seeks state-level fixes before pursuing new public safety funding ... more
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The Lee Creighton Justice Center sign outside the Olympia Municipal Courthouse, as seen on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025.
Olympia Municipal Court to close Feb. 4, services transition to Thurston County District Court 
All court services handled by Olympia Municipal Court will be provided by Thurston County District Court beginning Feb. 5, signaling official closure ... more
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Active residential and condo listings jump, median prices also up in Thurston County
The number of homeowners looking to move residential properties jumped in the final month of 2025, leaving the regional housing market among ... more
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North Thurston Public Schools to unveil newly modernized activity center 
North Thurston Public Schools is going to unveil the newly modernized Rajinder Manhas Activity Center (RMAC) South with ... more
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The North Thurston Public Schools Board of Directors is looking to fill the District 2 Board of Director's position.
Search underway for North Thurston Public Schools District 2 director 
North Thurston Public Schools is looking for an individual to fill the seat of the District 2 director, which became vacant after a board ... more
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An aerial view of "The Jungle" homeless encampment in Olympia.
No immediate closure for ‘The Jungle’ in Olympia, advocates want residents involved in planning
Olympia Mayor Dontae Payne attempted to quell chatter tied to a remark he made earlier this month about plans for the potential closure of a large ... more
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A map shared during the Tumwater Public Works Committee meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2025, shows the proposed location of a temporary housing unit for firefighters at the North End Fire Station on Linwood Avenue. 
Temporary housing unit going in at North End Fire Station in Tumwater 
The City of Tumwater is moving forward with a plan to purchase a temporary housing unit for firefighters at the North End Fire Station on Linwood ... more
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