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The swearing-in ceremony was held today at 12:30 p.m. and was witnessed by some 60 people who overflowed the council chambers at 3000 Pacific Ave. The front row shows former county commissioner Karen Valenzuela in the blue blouse; next to her is Wayne Fournier, Maggie Sanders, Emily Clouse, Sarah Tonge
Official November 7 election results are in, Thurston County commissioners sworn in
Thurston County officially announced the November 7 General Election results earlier today, with only one position withheld for a recount. According to the results document, 77,421 ballots were … more
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Zoe Higheagle Strong (Nez Pierce), Washington State University Vice Provost for Native American Relations and Programs, and Tribal Liaison to the President, poses for a photo on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at the Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center on the WSU campus in Pullman. Washington State University suffered a decline of some 300 Native students as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and it is struggling to attract more such students. (Ted S. Warren for Crosscut)
WA colleges say Indigenous students need more support post-pandemic
Alesia Nez enrolled at Washington State University just as the pandemic hit. Nez, a member of the Navajo Nation, didn’t spend her freshman year in Pullman, but instead ... more
Procurement Coordinator Noelle Gordon (right) briefed Intercity Transit’s board of directors on the new contracts for its state and federal lobbyists.
Intercity Transit signs new contracts with state and federal lobbying firms
Intercity Transit’s (IT) Board of Directors authorized Interim General Manager Emily Bergkamp to sign two new contracts with its state and federal lobbyists on Wednesday, September 20. more
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Flying drone over dry grass.
No drones near wildfires, WSDNR warns
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (WSDNR) is reminding drone hobbyists not to fly their drones near wildfires. WSDNR said on its website that the United States Forest Service … more
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Tumwater Economic Development Manager Austin Ramirez talks to the city council on June 13, 2023 about takeaways from the 2023 legislative session.
Work towards Tumwater’s habitat conservation plan continues despite failing to secure state funding
The work to complete Tumwater’s habitat conservation plan (HCP) continues despite failing to secure state funding that would have been used to acquire land in order to initiate a mitigation … more
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This is the Washington State Legislative Building, as seen from Capitol Lake, photographed on May 5, 2017
State allocates $7 million for Deschutes Estuary restoration project
The Washington state legislature allocated $7 million for the Deschutes Estuary restoration project as part of its 2023-2024 operating budget, which Congress passed on Sunday, April 23, before … more
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"While past policy discussions about housing have focused on homeownership, renters are getting involved in the political process, demanding new approaches to address affordability in their communities."
Thurston County 4th in highest rent for one-bedroom units in Washington
Over the past two decades, Walla Walla has become a destination for wine lovers who travel to the region to enjoy some of its more than 120 wineries, stay in the area’s boutique hotels, and … more
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Charging an electric car with power supply cable.
JBLM reminds EV owners not to charge in government buildings
Joint Base Lewis McChord sent out a statement reminding the public that it is illegal to charge electric vehicles (EVs) in federal buildings. In a Facebook post, the base noted that the number of … more
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Washington State Capitol Building, photographed on May 5, 2017
In 2023, WA lawmakers will decide the legal future of drug possession
Editor’s Note: For anyone wondering about the challenges that have been linked to the revolving door between arrests and releases, how the laws have related to drug consumption and repeats in … more
Labor laws are updating, along with a new state wide minimum wage.
New labor laws kick in this month
Various labor-related laws have taken effect this year, starting January 1, affecting various workers, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced in a press … more
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Thurston County Courthouse
Congress sets aside $3 million of the 2023 federal budget for Thurston County projects
The US Congress passed on Friday, December 23, a $1.7 trillion spending bill for the fiscal year 2023, with $3 million allocated for Thurston County. The 2023 omnibus spending bill included … more
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County Manager Ramiro Chavez said election data as of press time shows that 55.1% voted to increase elected county commissioners from three to five, while 44.9% voted against the proposition.
County and Port set public hearings on new district boundaries
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) set a public hearing for the proposed five County Commissioners District boundary lines on Wednesday, December 7, waiving the 20-day public hearing … more
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Local voting pamphlets and ballots are already arriving for General Election for Thurston County.
Follow the Thurston County election debates
Thurston Community Media (TCMedia) has teamed up with the League of Women Voters to bring us local candidate forums videos and coverage.   Scroll down for one-click access to seven … more
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Local voting pamphlets and ballots are already arriving for General Election for Thurston County.
Voter Registration Deadlines for the November 8 General Election 
Below are the voter registration deadlines for the November 8 General Election in Thurston County.   ​Through Monday, October 31, 2022: Last day for remote registrations and updates … more
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Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland during the Congress Subcommittee for Indigenous People of the United States, September 14, 2022.
Congress mulls bill granting 99-year leasing rights for Chehalis tribe
Congress mulls bill of 99-year leasing rights for Chehalis tribe By Edwin Oscar U. Gutierrez, Jr. Washington Congress’ Natural Resources met on September 14 to hear testimony on HR 6564, … more
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Primary election ballots were due by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2.
Early primary election results show some clear winners
Primary elections were held throughout Washington on Tuesday, August 2, and results for many Thurston County races appear to be settled. That’s because we have a “Top Two” system … more
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This is the cover of the new Voters' Pamphlet.
Check your mail: Voter's Pamphlets are on their way
Thurston County’s official list of candidates for the primary election on August 2 is arriving now in mailboxes all over the county. Included: a message from Chief Deputy Auditor Diana … more
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Olympia city attorney Mark Barber described the ordinance that prohibits open carry of guns at locations of public meetings on June 21, 2022.
Olympia restricts open carry firearms in city hall, other locations
The Olympia City council approved an ordinance that echos a new state law prohibiting open carry of firearms and other weapons in city hall, council chambers or any locations used in connection with … more
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This is the window at the Hometown Property Management building that was broken by two men who attempted to set the building on fire on June 13, 2022.
INTERVIEW: Rep. Andrew Barkis speaks about early-morning attack at his multi-use building
 Early last Monday, two masked men broke a window at Hometown Property Management, a business owned by State Rep. Andrew Barkis (WA-District 2, R) and attempted to set the building on … more
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This is a close-up of a police body camera similar in function to what police throughout Washington will be using, according to new laws passed by the legislature in 2021.
Olympia City authorizes police to acquire body cameras
Olympia’s City Council has authorized the Olympia Police Department (OPD) to acquire and use body-worn cameras and car video systems in compliance with Washington State’s RCW 10.109.2021, … more
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