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Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek, the Thurston County Health Officer.
County health officer writes to school leaders today about how to proceed
Dear Thurston County Superintendents and Heads of Schools, I am writing to inform you about the COVID-19 guidance from the Washington State Department of Health for the 2021-2022 school year. … more
A view of the public swimming area at Long Lake in Lacey, in happier days when the water quality was better and lifeguards were on duty.
Long Lake closed as water quality unsafe for humans and pets
Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) warned residents to stay away from Long Lake, which lies at the eastern edge of Lacey, as the water quality remains unsafe for humans and … more
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This image shows United States artillery technology that might or might not be the same as that being used in training at Joint Base Lewis McChord on July 22, 2021. The image is from Feb. 22, 2021 in a joint U.S.-French artillery training event in Djibouti.
JBLM extends artillery training through 11:59 p.m. Tuesday
Starting the minute after midnight this Sunday until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, expect to hear the sounds of artillery fire from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Soldiers will be participating in nighttime … more
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This image shows United States artillery technology that might or might not be the same as that being used in training at Joint Base Lewis McChord on July 22, 2021. The image is from Feb. 22, 2021 in a joint U.S.-French artillery training event in Djibouti.
More boom BOOM! planned on Monday from JBLM
Starting the minute after midnight this Sunday until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, expect to hear the sounds of artillery fire from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Soldiers will be participating in nighttime … more
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The larger red circle shows the loation of the LOTT Budd Inlet Treatment plant in downtown Olympia; the smaller circle shows where processed and treated wastewater is discharged.
LOTT Board stands in favor of Estuary option for Capitol Lake
A representative from the LOTT Clean Water Alliance shared the agency’s concerns regarding the possible impacts on water quality in Budd Inlet as a result of different alternatives provided in … more
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Commissioner Gary Edwards spoke in opposition to a masking mandate for county workers at the Board of County Commissioners' meeting on Tue., Aug. 24, 2021.
Thurston County issues vaccination requirement for county workers
In a 2-1 vote, the Thurston County Commissioners approved a mandatory requirement for all county workers to be vaccinated by Sep. 31, 2021 or submit a negative COVID-19 vaccination test every two … more
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The red line shows the plan to divide the 30.97-acre Wellington Woods Preliminary Plat into two clusters, with the western cluster facing Brenda Lane SE, the eastern portion accessed from Rainier View Drive SE.
County hearing examiner hears proposal for 30.97 acres south of Yelm
A Thurston County hearing examiner heard a proposal to subdivide a 30.97-acre known as Wellington Woods Preliminary Plat into five single-residential lots, and a wetland conservation area on Tue., … more
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A student browses the shelves at the Lacey Timberland Regional Library on April 9, 2019.
Celebrate Back-to-School and Library Card Sign-Up Month with Timberland Regional Library!
Timberland Regional Library supports students of all ages with easy-to-access resources in its 28 libraries and online, and an effortless process to obtain a library card. Parents and teachers can … more
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Olympia City Manager Jay Burney (top row, middle) encouraged residents who are experiencing housing instability to apply for rental and utilities assistance during the Olympia City Council meeting on Aug. 24, 2021.
Funds remain unclaimed for pandemic-related rent and utilities assistance
 Despite the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, and a backlog of unpaid rent, almost three-quarters of the COVID-19 Rental and Utilities Assistance Fund remains available. During … more
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Critical Race Theory: In response to a push for culturally responsive teaching that gained steam following the police killing of George Floyd, Republican lawmakers and governors have championed legislation to limit the teaching of material that explores how race and racism influence American politics, culture and law.
Critical race theory: A political debate hits WA schools
By Venice Buhain / Crosscut.com August 24, 2021 Unlike in previous years, instead of kicking off this year’s English literature class with reading, Mark Gardner plans to … more
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The Port of Olympia staff and commissioners discussed on Aug. 23, 2021 their decision not to issue a preferred alternative in an open letter addressed to the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) on the future of Capitol Lake.
Capitol Lake-Deschutes Estuary: Port commissioners decline to declare a preference
Port of Olympia commissioners did not specify a preferred alternative in their open letter addressed to the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) for the future of Capitol Lake … more
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Bradley Park: This photo shows the proposed residential housing site located between 6th Avenue NE and 15th Avenue NE, approximately 460 feet east of Sleater Kinney Road NE. Immediately to the south of the property is North Thurston High School's campus.
Lacey approves subdivision of 15-acres into 83 properties
In response to the increasing need for additional housing, the Lacey City Council approved a request from its hearing examiner to subdivide a 15.66-acre property known as Bradley Park for the … more
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The city of Lacey encourages residents to participate in its TREEsearch BINGO game in celebration of Arbor Month.
City of Lacey declares Arbor Month
Lacey, which has received the Arbor Day Foundation’s “City of Trees” designation for the past 30 years, renewed its commitment to the environment as it declared August as Arbor … more
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Port Comm. E.J Zita (below) claimed that Comm. Chair Joe Downing (above) muted her in the call during the Port of Olympia’s Special Commission Meeting on Thu., Aug. 19.
Port of Olympia commissioners hold special meeting on New Market Industrial Campus
After 11 months of discussions, the Port of Olympia is close to issuing an action regarding the proposed Panattoni development. With this, the port held a special commission meeting to evaluate the … more
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The Lacey City Council on Thu., Aug. 12. discussed with a representative from Puget Sound Energy rate changes brought by the pending rate case settlement in its Green Direct Program.
Green energy soon to cost more green
In 2017, Lacey enrolled in the Green Direct Program with a promise of having cost-effective ways of purchasing renewable energy. However, four years later, a pending rate case settlement means that … more
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This image shows Kaleena Pierce, Austin Moser-Attaway, Ryan Spiva, Clifford Kettle who graduated in June 2021 from Envision Career Academy of North Thurston Public Schools. Not pictured: Karina Herrera.
Envision Career Academy graduates listed
Last and smallest among North Thurston Public Schools' graduations this year was the Mon., June 21 ceremony to commemorate the accomplishments of the five students who graduated from Envision Career … more
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At the North Thurston Public Schools board meeting on Tue., Aug. 17, 2021, Stephanie Grip, a parent in the district, shared that masks should remain optional and not a requirement
NTPS parents lobby against integrating social justice and equity in curricula … and masks
Several parents spoke out against the North Thurston Public School’s (NTPS) decision to implement its new social justice curriculum during the regular school board meeting on Tuesday, August … more
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Thurston County Auditor Mary Hall (top row, left) announced during the Thurston County BOCC Election Officials meeting on Wed., August 18 that her office will conduct an election recount by hand for Yelm City Council Pos. 4.
Yelm city council election to be recounted by hand following a one-vote margin
Two candidates for Yelm City Council still don’t know the results of the Aug. 3 election. Thurston County Auditor Mary Hall explained that there was one vote separating the during the … more
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Kristy Woodford, CEO of Holistic Home Group
A Holistic Approach to Real Estate
Real estate is stressful. It’s also emotional. Now more than ever, agents are encountering buyers and sellers struggling to navigate the process with their sanity intact. If you are in the … more
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Repairs were completed in June 2021 for the 85-year old Nisqually Cutoff Bridge, an arterial roadway that carries as many as 5,000 vehicles a day.
Emergency repairs for Nisqually Cutoff Bridge completed
Thurston County Public Works reported that they had completed the necessary repairs for the 85-year old Nisqually Cutoff Rd SE Bridge (N-1). During the Thurston County Board of County Commissioner … more
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