LACEY — Michael Reinoehl pointed a gun at members of a federal task force before being gunned down, investigators said Thursday. Reinoehl’s death near Lacey on Sept. 3 has drawn … more

Thurston County has more than 20 job openings. There are  positions with the Sheriff's Office, Public Works, Community Planning Economic and Development, Public Health and Social Services, and … more

Smoky conditions are expected to linger in the area longer than initially estimated as current forecasts do little to mitigate pollutants in the air.   Thurston County and surrounding … more

A man who police believe robbed the front desk of a Yelm hotel at gunpoint last week was arrested Friday and charged with first-degree robbery and second-degree assault.   Bronszen K. … more

One man was hospitalized and another was arrested after a reported stabbing in downtown Olympia Sunday night.   Jeffrey G. Jordan, 50, was charged with second-degree assault after police … more

LACEY — Michael Reinoehl, the suspect in a Portland slaying who was gunned down by a federal task force last Thursday, died from gunshot wounds to the head and torso, said Thurston County … more

Two men were arrested and booked into the Thurston County Jail Sunday after being accused of assaulting a man, threatening him with guns and firing a round into a house. Teral Thomas, 29, was … more

TUMWATER – Last Tuesday council members approved an interlocal agreement with the Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney's Office (PAO)  for the renewal of prosecution services for the years … more

Olympia Police Department Brandie Leigh Rayment, 34, was arrested at 8:37 a.m. in the 2600 block of East Bay Drive Northeast. She was charged with driving with a suspended license.  Todd … more

THURSTON COUNTY –– The Thurston County Auditor’s Office, which oversees voter registration and elections, held a voter registration challenge hearing Thursday afternoon to determine whether the voter registration of Thurston County Board of Commissioners candidate C Davis was valid or not. more

Olympia Police Department Steven Greggory Stanley, 29, was arrested at 9:21 a.m. in the 100 block of Olympia Avenue Northeast. He was charged with property damage. Sheyanne R. Walker, 24, was … more

Olympia Police Department Donnell Sebastian Shaw, 35, was arrested at 4:55 p.m. in the 900 block of Plum Street Southeast. He was charged with failure to appear in court. Racheem Demetrius V. … more

THURSTON COUNTY – Thurston County is seeking public comment on the draft Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP). Developed with guidance from the Thurston County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC), the SWMP recommends strategies to manage solid waste generated in the county over the next six to 20 years. more

In last week’s letter, I asked the community to submit questions for me to answer. I have selected three questions to answer this week. more

THURSTON COUNTY –– C Davis, a candidate for the Thurston County Board of Commissioners, allegedly made inappropriate and "creepy" remarks to girls as young as 12 at local churches, offering them flowers and candy and seemingly made a point of trying to find a “child bride” in a church setting. more

Olympia Police Department Jonathan P. Gubbe, 39, was arrested at 1:32 a.m. in the intersection of 7th Avenue Southeast and Capitol Way South. He was charged with driving without a … more

Lacey Police Department Daniel David Hughes, 56, was arrested at 12:38 a.m. in the 4800 block of Martin Way East. He was charged with possession of stolen property and making or having burglary … more

Olympia Police Department Travis J. Schoepher, 37, was arrested around 12:52 a.m. in the 1500 block of Cooper Point Road Southwest. He was charged with driving without a license. Trey E. … more

OLYMPIA – The Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) Department confirmed there is a toxic blue-green algae bloom in Lacey’s Long Lake, making it unsafe for swimmers and pets. The most recent sample detected microcystin algae toxin levels at 14 micrograms per liter of water—above the state standard of eight micrograms per liter for recreational water use. more

Olympia Police Department Jonathom Drew Osier, 41, was arrested around 12:30 p.m. in the 2900 block of Martin Way East. He had a warrant for his arrest that was issued from outside of … more