Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) authorized on Wednesday, August 14 for Central Services to purchase 18 vehicles and 18 portable radios to be used by new Sheriff deputies hired …
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The Olympia City Council is considering a referral study and exploring reparations for the descendants of enslaved African people.
Olympia City Mayor Dontae Payne introduced the study on …
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Stroll the grounds of the Washington state Capitol and it’s hard to miss the boxy, white building squatting on the …
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The Olympia City Council approved four resolutions for the Fones Road improvement project.
The project, which costs $24.5 million, aims to enhance safety for all corridor users, including …
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The Port of Olympia is moving forward with the Waterfront Center, a proposed three-story mixed-use building expected to be near Swantown Marina.
The Port of Olympia Commission authorized …
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At its meeting on Tuesday, the Olympia City Council passed a resolution expressing support for full decriminalization of the use and possession of psilocybin mushrooms.
The resolution, which …
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The Board of County Commissioners has removed Commissioner Emily Clouse from all boards and commission memberships, pending an investigation.
The board decided after an executive session on …
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Fentanyl is the cause of the drastic rise of drug-related deaths in the county from 47 in 2019 to 151 last year, Coroner Gary Warnock said at a meeting with the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) …
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On Monday, Aug. 5, the Olympia City Council signed a proclamation designating August 31, 2024, as International Overdose Awareness Day.
This marks the third consecutive year the council has made …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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8/14/24
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Recriminations, apologies, tears, emotional outbursts, and complaints about the community characterized the Olympic School District Board of Directors’ summer retreat. The event took place on …
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) invites the public to provide input on over $19 million in transportation grants to be distributed in 2024.
Funded by the Federal Highway Administration and local sources, these grants will fund various projects and programs …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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8/13/24
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Culverts replaced; habitat opened at cost of $1 million per mile
Thurston County Public Works staff presented an overview of the Fish Passage Enhancement Program to the Board of County …
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"We want to make sure that we're getting as much feedback as we can from people on what kind of name they would like to see the Olympia Art Center have..."
At the Olympia Arts Commission meeting on Thursday, Aug. 8, Armory Building Manager Valerie Roberts announced the city will soon open a public process to rename the historic Olympia Armory.
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The City of Lacey has declared August 31, 2024, as Overdose Awareness Day.
This declaration aligns with International Overdose Awareness Day, which aims to spread the crucial …
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To recover costs and improve emergency medical services, the Olympia City Council evaluated a new ordinance allowing the Olympia Fire Department to bill for B asic L ife S upport (BLS) transport …
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee reviewed a marina replacement project at 2100 West Bay Drive NW. The Committee outlined the need to address critical areas and other shoreline development …
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Commissioners hold fourth meeting to review project progress
A subcommittee of the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held its fourth meeting on August 2 to discuss the current project plan for renovating the Thurston County Courthouse …
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By JC Medina
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8/8/24
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Voters in Thurston County and throughout Washington had until 8 p.m. yesterday, August 6, to select candidates for federal, state and county offices yesterday; those living in Fire District 8 also …
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Lacey Mayor Andy Ryder and some council members argued over the proposed electric vehicle (EV) charging fees for the city's public charging stations during the Lacey City Council Meeting on Tuesday, …
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The Olympia Municipal Court is transforming to improve access to justice, expand rehabilitation programs, and implement evidence-based best practices.
Under Judge Pam Nogueira's …
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