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The Chai timber sale consists of three parcels in the Capitol State Forest about 19 miles west of Olympia. It covers 261 acres of land, 183 acres of which have been designated for harvest.
Board of Natural Resources approves timber sale involving land Thurston County wants to preserve 
The Washington Board of Natural Resources voted to approve a timber sale involving land Thurston County officials ... more
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Intercity Transit Procurement Coordinator Noelle Gordon, left, briefed the Intercity Transit Authority about a purchase agreement to replace two vehicles from the Village Vans Program. She made her remarks at a meeting on Feb. 4, 2026.
Intercity Transit Authority approves purchase of vehicles for Village Van service
Intercity Transit is purchasing replacement vehicles for a program that helps low-income residents reach job opportunities, and commute to ... more
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The Joint Animal Services Commission reviewed year-end operations and animal intake figures at a meeting at Lacey City Hall on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. 
Joint Animal Services reports surge in intake and calls in 2025
It was a busy year for Joint Animal Services in Olympia, as animal intake and field calls jumped in ... more
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Intercity Transit Authority members voted to reelect Lacey City Council member Caroln Cox as chair on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.
Intercity Transit Authority retains board leadership
The Intercity Transit Authority voted to retain its board leadership and committee assignments at its annual ... more
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Tumwater City Council adopts Thurston County Hazardous Waste Management Plan  
The Tumwater City Council passed a resolution to adopt the Thurston County Hazardous Waste Management Plan on ... more
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Rainy weekend ahead in Thurston County
A storm system is likely to put a damper on outdoor activities this weekend in Thurston County, including a planned political rally 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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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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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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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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Tenant eviction gets heated on Carpenter Road
 A physical eviction at a duplex turned into a heated affair, in which the tenant allegedly torched his residence before exiting, and then confronted law enforcement ... more
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Intercity Transit is going to buy 18 new hybrid buses in a deal valued at $31.4 million.
Intercity Transit to spend $31.4 million on 18 hybrid buses
It's going to be out with the old and in with the new for buses at Intercity ... more
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Voter registration deadlines loom for Feb. 10 Special Election in Thurston County
A couple of key voter registration deadlines are approaching ahead of the Feb. 10 Special Election in Thurston ... more
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One person was critically injured when the driver of a Dodge Charger lost control of the vehicle and hit a cement barrier at the bottom of Nisqually Hill near an Interstate 5 on-ramp on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.
Vehicle crashes into cement barrier, one person critically injured in Thurston County
 One person was critically injured when the driver of a Dodge Charger lost control of the vehicle and hit a cement barrier near an Interstate 5 ... more
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Wind and rain on the way to Thurston County
A bruising string of subfreezing overnight lows is going to give way to warmer temperatures and a fair amount of rain to close out the ... more
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Thurston County seeks public input on proposed Home Energy Score ordinance 
Public input is being sought on a proposed ordinance that would require home sellers to disclose the energy efficiency score of their property in ... more
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Forecast calls for overnight temperatures below 25 degrees this weekend in Thurston County
Subfreezing overnight lows along with patchy freezing fog are likely to persist through the weekend in Thurston ... more
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Associate Planner Michael Mills presented the Thurston Regional Planning Council’s comprehensive plan review and certification process at a meeting on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.  
Olympia's transportation plan cleared by Thurston Regional Planning Council
The City of Olympia’s transportation plan was endorsed by the Thurston Regional Planning Council, confirming it is consistent with the regional ... more
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Influenza-related death reported in Thurston County
The 2025-26 flu season struck a somber note this week when the first influenza-related death was recorded for Thurston ... more
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