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Community members protested the hiring of Christopher “Shane” Burbank as a Lateral Patrol Deputy at the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) due to his involvement in 2020 …
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On the night of March 28, Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle in the Lacey area.
Authorities discovered that a man inside the vehicle was …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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4/3/24
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO), Tenino Police Department, Washington State Patrol, South Thurston Fire & EMS, and East Olympia Fire District 6 responded to the scene of a serious …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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4/2/24
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is looking to invest in equipment and technology to mitigate vehicular pursuits, Sheriff Derek Sanders told the Board of County Commissioners during an update …
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The suspect of a shooting homicide in Morris Road SE last March 5 that killed a victim was arrested on Thursday, March 28, according to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) news release …
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Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED) representatives met with Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) to discuss public comments and decide on projects related to the …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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3/28/24
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This morning, the cats woke me at 6:30 a.m., and as I stumbled around in semi-darkness, I heard a joyous song coming through the open window. It was an American Robin greeting the coming dawn. This …
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The Port of Olympia Commission authorized purchasing four forklifts for $226,664 on Monday, March 25, to be covered by selling four 60-foot flat deck railcars, which the port approved as surplus …
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Thurston County Narcotics Task Force arrested a multiple felon for alleged possession and distribution of illegal narcotics along with illegal firearm possession in the vicinity of College Street SE …
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This month’s Chamber Forum on Mental Health was sad, informative and hopeful. I will share highlights of the 3 presentations, including some important ‘FYIs’ and ‘What …
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By Debra L. Glasser, M.D.
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3/26/24
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Thurston County's Together! program has been chosen as one of the recipients of the "Communities Building Resilient Youth" funding awards by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH).
The …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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3/25/24
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Intercity Transit, alongside partner agencies, celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Bus Buddy program at the Olympia Transit Center last Saturday, March 16.
The Bus Buddy program has assisted …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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3/25/24
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A multiple-car collision may have been caused by a speeding driver who lost control of their vehicle on March 9 at about 11 a.m.
The car reported as fleeing from the multiple collision incident …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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3/25/24
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County Engineer Matt Unzelman provided the Thurston County Transportation Benefit District (TC-TBD)’s 2023 Annual Report to the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) at a meeting on Tuesday, …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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3/21/24
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) discussed the possible acquisition of night vision binocular systems during its agenda-setting meeting on Tuesday, March 12.
The first …
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Seeking to facilitate expansion of fiber optic capacity in the county, the Board of County Commissioners approved on Tuesday, March 19, a nonexclusive franchise for Mashell Telecom, Inc., which is …
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Thurston County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) is seeking the public's assistance in identifying individuals captured on surveillance footage after a string of vehicle break-ins on March 18.
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By Darlanne Cruz
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3/20/24
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Puget Sound Estuarium (PSE) has stopped pursuing tenancy in the Port of Olympia’s planned Waterfront Center, Strategic Initiatives Director Camille St. Onge told the Port Commission on Monday, …
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The Thurston County Board of Health (BOH) officially proclaimed March 31 as International Transgender Visibility Day during its meeting on March 12.
The board’s proclamation acknowledges …
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Assistant County Manager Robert Gelder shared a wrap-up of the legislative session with Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Wednesday, March 13.
The 2024 regular legislative …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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3/15/24
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