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Michelle O’Dell of the Thurston-Mason Developmental Disabilities Coalition gestured toward her son Nathan during Thurston County’s proclamation for Disability Pride Month on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
Thurston County honors ADA legacy with Disability Pride recognition 
July has been officially hailed Disability Pride Month, as the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners aligned the county with the national commemoration of the ... more
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The Lacey Museum’s newly installed window exhibit is now visible along 6th Avenue outside the Bell Towne Center. Visitors are invited to share photos and tag @cityoflaceyparks on social media for a chance to be featured in its newsletter.
Lacey Museum reveals new developments ahead of reopening 
The Lacey Museum installed a street-facing window exhibit this month at its new site in Bell Towne Center, as part of its ongoing relocation ... more
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A panel featuring Measures for Justice and Thurston County Prosecutor’s Office discussed the criminal justice tracking dashboard during the public rollout of the Commons Data Dashboard. The Thurston County Commons Data Dashboard is now live and publicly accessible. 
Commons platform goes live for criminal justice tracking in Thurston County 
Felony cases in Thurston County can now be accessed online through an interactive data dashboard available to the ... more
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Community members tour the soon-to-open Homes First house in Tumwater, which will offer housing to low-income individuals in recovery. The house needs floors, doors and trim, and will be move-in ready at the end of July.
Homes First remodels house in Tumwater
Remodeling on a home in Tumwater is nearly complete and ready to house people in need of shelter, thanks to a collaborative project between Homes First ... more
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The City of Olympia reopened Grass Lake Nature Park after completion of new trail, boardwalk and additional parking spaces. 
Grass Lake Nature Park in Olympia reopens after improvements completed 
The City of Olympia's Parks, Arts & Recreation Department announced it has completed several infrastructure improvements at Grass Lake Nature Park ... more
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The Tumwater Public Health and Safety Committee reviewed a new contract between the city and the Tumwater School District for a school resource officer (SRO) program at a meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
Tumwater committee considers renewal of school resource officer program 
The Tumwater Public Health and Safety Committee is considering renewing a contract between the city and Tumwater School District for a school resource ... more
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Lacey MakerSpace is awarding 12-month memberships to Olympia and Lacey residents under a public scholarship initiative launched on Friday, July 11, 2025.  
Lacey MakerSpace scholarships target local innovation and startup growth 
Lacey MakerSpace, a community workshop housed at Saint Martin’s University, is awarding full-year memberships under a program funded by the ... more
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The Olympia School District Board of Directors adopted the 2025-26 budget at a meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
Olympia School District adopts 2025-26 budget
The Olympia School District Board of Directors unanimously adopted the 2025-26 budget at a meeting on Tuesday ... more
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Heat advisory, red flag warning issued for Thurston County
A heat advisory and red flag warning are in effect for Thurston County, amid a backdrop of hot, dry and unstable weather conditions. The National Weather Service Office in Seattle issued the … more
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Thurston Regional Planning Council Planner Katrina Van Every shared a map showing a projected 2050 vehicle volume with Log Cabin Road removed. Without the connection, 180 to 300 vehicle trips shift to other roads, increasing traffic on Interstate 5, Ruddell Road, Morse Merryman, Yelm Highway and Wiggins Road, while decreasing on Log Cabin, Herman and Mullen roads. 
Thurston Regional Planning Council approves transportation plan without Log Cabin Road connection  
The Thurston Regional Planning Council unanimously voted to adopt the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan, which does not include the Log Cabin Road ... more
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The Bike Rescue collection container is open at Thurston County’s recovery site in Lacey. Donated bikes are refurbished by volunteers and redistributed for free by Intercity Transit. 
Bike Rescue Project debuts in Thurston County 
Intercity Transit and Thurston County Solid Waste launched the Bike Rescue Project on July 1, opening a daily bike donation site for residents to drop off used adult ... more
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Saint Martin’s University, Oracle to train military personnel for careers in information technology
Saint Martin’s University announced it is teaming up with Oracle to train transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses in information ... more
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Tumwater City Council reviewed the status of the city’s food system plan, particularly its proposed goals and policies, at a meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
Tumwater’s food system plan aims to address local food insecurity 
The City of Tumwater is continuing to work on its food system plan, which seeks to address food insecurity. The council reviewed goals and policies of the plan at a meeting on Tuesday, July … more
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Observer training session offered for upcoming primary election
Observer training is being offered for the Aug. 5 primary election in Thurston County. The training will take place via Zoom on Tuesday ... more
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A graduating senior performs with American Sign Language interpretation provided by fellow graduates at the River Ridge High School Class of 2025 commencement ceremony at Hal and Inge Marcus Pavilion at Saint Martin’s University in Lacey on Friday, June 13, 2025.
River Ridge High School Class of 2025 graduates
The River Ridge High School Class of 2025 graduated during a commencement ceremony at Hal and Inge Marcus Pavilion at Saint Martin’s University in Lacey on Friday ... more
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The Olympia's Site Plan Review Committee reviewed a proposed seven-story apartment building along Martin Way at a meeting on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.  
Martin Way apartment complex proposal could benefit from affordable housing incentives
A proposed seven-story apartment building along Martin Way in Olympia could be eligible for significant incentives if the developer chooses to commit all units as ... more
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The FIFA Seattle Organizing Committee has designated nine fan zones in Washington where people may watch and celebrate the games. One of the nine fan zones is the “Olympia/Lacey/Thurston County fan zone,” which is being coordinated by the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce. 
Tumwater City Council members raise concerns about co-funding FIFA fan zone 
Members of the Tumwater City Council expressed concerns about participating in a countywide effort that designates the region as a fan zone for FIFA ... more
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Approximately $5,000 in electrical wiring was recovered after a man accused of stealing the material was arrested in Lacey on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
$5,000 in stolen wiring recovered after repeat offender’s arrest 
A man was arrested after approximately $5,000 worth of electrical wire was reported stolen in the 3500 block of Marvin Road NE in ... more
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Olympia opens application window for 2026 tourism funding 
The City of Olympia is now accepting applications for 2026 tourism-related funding supported by its lodging tax ... more
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The Timberline High School Class of 2025 tossed their caps in the air at the end of their commencement ceremony at Hal and Inge Marcus Pavilion at Saint Martin’s University in Lacey on Thursday, June 12.
Timberline High School Class of 2025 graduates
The Timberline High School Class of 2025 graduated in a commencement ceremony at Hal and Inge Marcus Pavilion at Saint Martin’s University in Lacey on Thursday ... more
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