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Foundations donate to Imagination Library of Washington's free book program
A pair of new grant commitments are going to help restore Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which provides free monthly books to children ... more
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During the Friday, July 31, 2026, canoe journey to Sequalitchew Landing, pullers traveled in 83 degree heat. Support boats contained new pullers to switch with other pullers on canoes every four hours if needed.
'Canoe Journey' gets underway with ceremonial landing
The 2026 Paddle to Nisqually Medicine Creek Potlatch Canoe Journey got underway with a ceremonial landing at the beaches along the ... more
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Application period opens for master gardener, recycler volunteer training programs 
The application period is now open for the 2026-27 Washington State University (WSU) Thurston County Extension Master ... more
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Active listings jump, median home price climbs in Thurston County
Active residential and condominium listings surged at the end of the first half of the year, as buyers looked to either trade up, down or out of .. more
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Nisqually Indian Tribe hosting 'Canoe Journey'
The Nisqually Indian Tribe is hosting the "Paddle to Nisqually Medicine Creek Potlatch Canoe ... more
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Lynda Nashed Zeman and JJ Olson.
Two candidates vying for Thurston County Assessor's post
The Thurston County Assessor’s race in the Aug. 4 Primary Election features two candidates who know their way around local ... more
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Emily Clouse, left, Michelle Gipson and Nicolas Martinez-Dunning.
District 5 commissioner's race pits incumbent against two challengers in Aug. 4 Primary Election
A three-way race for the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners District 5 seat won’t end well for one of the contestants in the Aug. 4 ... more
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A slide  shows the Port of Olympia Marine Terminal’s financial performance in the first half of 2026.
Port of Olympia revenue up in first half of 2026
The Port of Olympia reported a reduction in vessel activity from timber company Weyerhaeuser, but a rise in revenue in the first half ... more
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A Thurston County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle.
Challenger takes on incumbent in Thurston County Sheriff's race
The Thurston County Sheriff's race in the Aug. 4 Primary Election is more of a preview of what is to .. more
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Infant dies in vehicle fire near Tumwater
An infant was killed when a running vehicle caught fire while the child was sitting inside of it in a car seat on ... more
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One of the trails located at the Inspiring Kids Preserve on the eastern shore of Henderson Inlet in Thurston County.
Capitol Land Trust campaign aims to make it easier to explore local land preserves
Capitol Land Trust is raising funds to help support its new "Connecting to the Land ... more
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Children cooled off and played at the Heritage Park Fountain in Olympia on hot Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2026.
High heat prompts hazardous weather advisory in Thurston County
A hazardous weather advisory is in effect amid soaring daytime highs that are forecast to easily reach the middle to upper 90s in Thurston ... more
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Thurston County Sheriff's Office deputies at the front door of a residence near Steamboat Island Road on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Complaint about squatters leads to arrest of wanted man near Steamboat Island Road
New drone technology employed by the Thurston County Sheriff's Office helped locate and arrest a wanted man after a complaint about squatters ... more
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Thurston County election workers processed ballots at the Ballot Processing Center in Tumwater on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025.
Voter registration deadlines loom for Aug. 4 Primary Election
Voter registration deadlines are right around the corner for the Aug. 4 Primary Election in Thurston ... more
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Port of Olympia Airport Senior Manager Chris Paolini showed  a visualization of a charging station for electric aircraft to the Port Commission at a meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026. 
Commission approves grant application for electric aircraft charging station at Olympia Regional Airport 
The Port of Olympia is going after funds needed to install a charging station for electric aircraft at Olympia Regional ... more
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A ballot box at The Evergreen State College in Olympia.
Ballots mailed out for Aug. 4 Primary Election in Thurston County
Ballots for the Aug. 4 Primary Election are on their way to registered voters in Thurston ... more
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A Thurston County Fair map.
Thurston County Fair to feature entertainment, agricultural showcases 
The Thurston County Fair is going to return with a carnival, live entertainment, agricultural showcases and special events at the end of the ... more
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council unveiled a draft update to its Public Participation Plan. TRPC Engagement Specialist Chelsea Embree briefed members of the Transportation Policy Board at a meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.  
TRPC unveils update to Public Participation Plan, 45-day comment period to open
The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) rolled out a draft update to its Public Participation Plan, which outlines new strategies to ensure ... more
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These are items contributed to the congressional time capsule by members of Washington state’s delegation. The capsule, to be buried beneath the U.S. Capitol visitor’s center, will be opened in 2276.
Here’s what Washington's federal representatives want residents in 2276 to know about the state
An apple carved from Tenino stone. A photo of the Nisqually Glacier on Mount Rainier. A commemorative FIFA World Cup ORCA card. And a snapshot ... more
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council is developing a freight mobility strategy to better understand freight movement in the region.
Thurston Regional Planning Council pursuing freight mobility strategy
The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) is launching the development of a freight mobility strategy in order to better understand freight ... more
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