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Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Board of Health proclaims June as Gun Violence Awareness Month
The Thurston County Board of Health proclaimed June 2026 as Gun Violence Awareness Month in Thurston ... more
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Infant formula recalled due to link to botulism case
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Washington State Department of Health ... more
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Food inspection results in Thurston County – June 15, 2026
Restaurant inspection reports focus on two types of violations: red and ... more
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TRPC launches survey for Regional Safety Action Plan
A public roadway safety survey is underway as part of an effort to craft a plan to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries in Thurston ... more
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ESD 113 communications team receives national recognition 
The communications team at Educational Service District (ESD) 113 received a number of Publication and Digital Media Excellence ... more
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A slide presented by Port of Olympia Environmental Director Shawn Gilbertson shows four species a  joint habitat conservation plan would protect. Gilbertson presented the slide at a meeting on May 26, 2026.
USFWS reviewing Tumwater, Port of Olympia habitat plan
The City of Tumwater and Port of Olympia’s joint habitat conservation plan is under review by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife ... more
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Thurston County Planning Commission schedules public hearing on Open Space Tax applications 
The Thurston County Planning Commission is going to hold a public hearing to receive input on a pair of Open Space Tax Program ... more
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The City of Tumwater plans to extend a sewer line west along Trosper Road by around 6,000 feet and into smaller arterial roads.
Committee endorses contract for design of Trosper Road sewer extension in Tumwater
The Tumwater Public Works Committee endorsed a $578,060 contract with consulting engineers Gray & Osborne Inc. to design ... more
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Army Warrant Officer Gregory Hederich, an unmanned aerial systems operations technician assigned to the Washington Army National Guard's 81st Multi-Functional Reconnaissance Company, operates a Ghost X drone during a counter-UAS field day demonstration at Yakima Training Center on June 2, 2026.
Ahead of World Cup, authorities focused on deterring drones in Seattle
SEATTLE — Flying a drone above FIFA World Cup fan celebrations, practice facilities and matches at Lumen Field could get operators hit with a ... more
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Children were seen lining up for the new gaga pit at the Grand Mound Elementary School playground, which was completed on May 27, 2026.
Lumber company donates playground materials to Grand Mound Boosters 
Construction of a gaga pit at the playground of Grand Mound Elementary School was completed with donated materials on ... more
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Food inspection results in Thurston County – June 8, 2026
Restaurant inspection reports focus on two types of violations: red and ... more
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Thurston County Sheriff's Office deputy shoots man at scene of car fire
A Thurston County Sheriff's Office deputy shot a man multiple times at the scene of a car fire after he failed to obey a directive and ... more
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Hop on public transit to win prizes during Ride Transit Month 
Public transit riders in Thurston County could win $50 gift cards just by taking the bus this ... more
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The Thurston County Auditor's Office is located at 3000 Pacific Ave. SE in Olympia. 
Thurston County passport office aces federal audit amid rising demand 
The Thurston County Auditor's Passport Office cleared a U.S. Department of State compliance inspection without a single ... more
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Home, condo median prices rise in Thurston County
The first full month of spring was a busy one for the residential market, as sales and prices climbed amid a big leap in active listings in Thurston ... more
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Ira Wesley Kitmacher
Olympia's and Thurston County's grief — SS Valencia disaster
In last month’s column, I wrote about the USS Olympia and its fascinating history and folklore. This column focuses on another ship ... more
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The entrance to the Intercity Transit Customer Service office in downtown Olympia, as seen earlier this year.
Intercity Transit awards surplus vans to four local organizations 
Intercity Transit awarded four retired vanpool vans to community organizations, as part of its annual van grant program ... more
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A map showing the location of the 88th Place development by Tenino Land Company. The 22-acre, 105-lot proposed residential project is on 1318 88th Ave. SW, which is south of Tumwater city limits. 
Residents appeal hearing examiner’s decision on residential project south of Tumwater
A group of residents from an area south of Tumwater city limits have filed an appeal against a decision to allow a 22-acre residential project ... more
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The Thurston County Sheriff's Office is now providing law enforcement services to the City of Tenino.
Tenino and Thurston County enter into law enforcement agreement
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office has picked up a new ... more
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Food inspection results in Thurston County – May 25, 2026
Restaurant inspection reports focus on two types of violations: red and ... more
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