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County commissioners to take up Sandy's Flats apartment repair contract
A contract to fix an apartment at Sandy's Flats in Olympia is scheduled for another review by the Thurston County Board of County ... more
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Olympia Regional Airport, as seen in this undated photo.
Olympia Regional Airport's updated master plan faces another hurdle
The Port of Olympia’s updated Olympia Regional Airport master plan is going to have to clear another ... more
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What’s happening this weekend in Thurston County
There are a number of events going on in Thurston County this weekend, including an Embroidery Workshop in Lacey and a  ... more
Experience Olympia & Beyond’s 2025–26 budget chart shows modest income growth led by hotel assessments and city lodging tax funds while grant income drops out of the plan. It was presented to the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners at a work session on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.
Experience Olympia & Beyond breaks down budget outlook for 2026
Experience Olympia & Beyond expects a slight rise in income next year, as more visitors are expected to book hotel stays while state tourism ... more
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Here are some comments from scammers with suspicious links. The Yelm Police Department is warning social media users to never click on these types of links. 
Yelm Police Department issues warning about scam links in social media comments 
The Yelm Police Department is warning social media users about a surge in scam comments appearing on social media posts, including on its official Facebook ... more
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Thurston County officials inaugurated the Boston Harbor water and sewer upgrades on Oct. 15, 2025. The project replaced more than 6,000 feet of water main and upgraded wastewater equipment to prevent leaks and saltwater intrusion.
Sewer and water improvements completed in Boston Harbor and Tamoshan
Water and sewer systems in Boston Harbor and Tamoshan have been reinforced through a series of infrastructure upgrades designed to strengthen ... more
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Toxic algae health advisory in effect for Offutt Lake and Lake Lawrence
A toxic algae health advisory has been issued for Offutt Lake and Lake ... more
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A research vessel used by the Port of Olympia and its consultant collected sediment samples at East Bay of Budd Inlet in January 2024. 
Port of Olympia reveals findings of sediment analysis on East Bay 
An analysis of the condition of sediments around East Bay proved to be a mixed bag, as some areas showed improvement while other areas raised ... more
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The Community Sustaining Fund accepting grant applications
The Community Sustaining Fund of Thurston County is accepting fall 2025 grant applications through Nov. 10 for creative and impactful proposals that meet ... more
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Percival Creek Canyon in west Olympia, as seen on Sept. 8, 2023.
Closure of Percival Creek Canyon homeless encampment completed in Olympia
The City of Olympia has completed a 16-month effort to close the Percival Creek Canyon homeless encampment and provide housing placement for ... more
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Tumwater Fire Chief Brian Hurley, top left, thanked the Tumwater City Council for authorizing a renewed contract with Thurston County Medic One for paramedic services in the city. He made his remarks at a city council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025.
Tumwater renewing contract with Thurston County Medic One 
The Tumwater City Council backed a contract that calls for Thurston County Medic One to continue to provide paramedic services for the next ... more
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A Thurston County illustration shows review zones for building and environmental compliance included in Thurston County’s 2026 permit fee realignment.
Adjustments to Thurston County 2026 permit fees trim $1M in subsidies 
Thurston County will enforce a new fee structure for land use and building permits starting on Jan. 1, 2026, in order to attain full cost recovery for permit review ... more
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A surplus Bell OH-58 Kiowa helicopter awaits inspection at Northwest Helicopters in Tumwater. 
Sheriff’s helicopter plan gains traction in Thurston County
An aviation plan that could reshape rescue response times throughout Thurston County inched closer to ... more
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Thurston County Public Works personnel conducted aquatic relocation at the Canning Court Southwest stream in Olympia, as part of the environmental phase of the county’s culvert replacement program. 
Culvert replacement project underway in Olympia
Thurston County Public Works personnel extracted aquatic fauna from a stream at Canning Court Southwest in Olympia this month, as it launched ... more
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Nov. 4 General Election ballots mailed out to registered voters in Thurston County
The Thurston County Auditor's Elections Division mailed out more than 200,000 ballots to voters for the Nov. 4 ... more
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A Subaru station wagon collided head-on with another vehicle on Littlerock Road SW on Friday night Oct. 17, 2025. 
Motorist suffers life-threatening injuries in head-on crash on Littlerock Road SW
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a car crash along Littlerock Road SW that left one man ... more
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Man wanted on multiple warrants arrested after car chase in Thurston County
A wanted man, who escaped pursuit in Centralia, was arrested after a car chase ended in Tenino on ... more
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Alleged custodial assault at Thurston County Corrections Facility
A 25-year-old inmate is facing two counts of custodial assault after allegedly attacking Thurston County Corrections Facility ... more
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders conducted a traffic stop outside the Log Cabin Bar in Lacey on Sept. 26, 2025. 
Thurston County Sheriff's Office in line for DUI enforcement grant
The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office stands to receive $133,517.29 under a pending Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant to bolster ... more
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What’s happening this weekend in Thurston County
There are a number of events happening in Thurston County this weekend, including the Queer Prom in Olympia and Bonsai Show in ... more
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