Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Thurston County is currently updating its Wireless Code, and the latest discussion yesterday, October 4, revealed the planned two-phased public noticing procedure for administrative wireless …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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10/5/23
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioner (BOCC) officially proclaimed the month of October as Domestic Violence Month, encouraging all residents to report domestic violence cases.
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By JC Medina
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10/5/23
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Readers have asked me for an update on Liam’s 2023 Big Year accomplishments. Here it is, including some more of the many photos he has shared with us. (Liam is, as you may know, this …
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Commissioner Tye Menser and Commissioner Gary Edwards got into an argument about the rezoning proposals included in the Grand Mound Subarea Plan Update at the briefing last Monday, September 25, …
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Thurston County’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved an Interlocal Agreement between the Thurston County Sheriff's Office and the City of Olympia for mutual aid involving the …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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10/4/23
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Port of Olympia staff proposes spending $5,512,000 for the Port’s capital investment plan in 2024.
Port staff presented the draft spending plan to the Port of Olympia Commission during a …
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Thurston County launched an online Taxpayer Transparency Tool that allows taxpayers to learn how their county property taxes are allocated among various county offices and departments.
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/3/23
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The Thurston County Public Works Department has received full accreditation from the American Public Works Association (APWA) for the fourth consecutive time.
This accreditation means the agency …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/3/23
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If you are a frequent reader of this column, you know that in addition to writing about our local nonprofits, I often provide education about the nonprofit sector. So, today I would like to introduce …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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10/3/23
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A Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) patrol deputy is “criminally cleared after his involvement in a shooting incident,” according to the TCSO news release .
Last July 4 …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/3/23
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The Tumwater City Council will discuss a proposed agreement with the Port of Olympia that would allow them to declare some of their communications confidential "Protected Material" about the …
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In a temporary change affecting bus-riding commuters, Intercity Transit announced Route 68 will undergo a detour from 9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3, to 5 a.m. on Thursday, October 5.
Paving work …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/2/23
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If you have never read the American Library Association’s Freedom to Read statement, it is worth your time to read this powerful document. Published in 1953, eight years after the end of World …
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) has updated the Thurston Regional Trails Plan, and it is asking for the community's feedback by participating in a survey to help them shape the future …
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The Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) discussed the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) Contract K7016 for Criminal Justice Treatment Account (CJTA) funds yesterday, September 26.
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/28/23
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The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) has made a statement on the termination of a corrections deputy following an internal investigation into allegations of sexual harassment.
Last …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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9/28/23
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Let us welcome October with family-friendly fun. Visit the events below to engage in the community.
Nisqually Watershed Festival 2023, Saturday, September 30 The Nisqually Watershed …
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9/28/23
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Thurston County recently received a SolSmart Silver recognition for its continuous efforts in supporting and promoting the use of solar energy within the community.
Climate Mitigation Senior …
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Washington State University (WSU) Master Gardeners plans to conduct new volunteer training as part of their significant partnership, which will continue until November as part of their 50 th …
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By Justin Iglesia
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9/27/23
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Homeless Prevention and Affordable Housing Coordinator Keylee Marineau reported that the Sleater Kinney Camp has been cleared and hardened already by the Washington State Department of Transportation.
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