Friday, October 2, 2026
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As part of recognizing Flood Awareness Week, the Board of County Commissioners urged all residents to take steps to prepare for the impacts of natural and human-caused disasters in their homes, …
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By JC Medina
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10/18/23
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Olympia held a 30-day public comment period for the draft Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Plan with feedback from community members who participated, giving strong support for the intensive …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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10/17/23
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Thurston County encourages community members to prepare for the coming winter’s possible floods as part of its Flood Awareness Week, which is this week.
According to its press release, …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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10/17/23
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Born in Kennewick, Washington 63 years ago, Mark Rendon moved to Lacey when he was five years old.
“I had a good upbringing,” he began. “My dad was an auto mechanic, and …
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The South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) Theatre Collective is set to stage “Hurricane Diane” by Madeleine George at the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts main stage from …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/16/23
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The Thurston County Auditor’s Office and the Timberland Regional Library have joined forces to introduce the ‘Urge your Neighbor to Vote’ challenge to boost local voter …
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Kate Davis, Executive Director of Business and Capital Projects, met with the Olympia School District (OSD) board yesterday for the first reading of Resolution 654, which outlines the replacement of …
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J.J. Prats was here - right here in Olympia - doing what he is known for, documenting history! Mr. Prats, a computer programmer turned history nerd, is the creator of the nonprofit Historical Marker …
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A few weeks ago, my neighbor and garden friend died after a difficult and painful illness. The sadness of this clings to me – and, I am sure, to his roommates, friends and co-workers.
He …
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"The health of our children now will influence the health of our communities later."
Thurston's Community Wellness Division Director Gretchen Thaller said this as the Thurston Board of Health …
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To facilitate the ongoing Israel-Linderson Water Main Replacement Project, Tumwater commuters are advised to prepare for possible delays until tomorrow, October 13.
Since earlier today, the …
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Let us see the exciting events of October’s second half.
Orca Recovery Day Volunteer Work Party, Saturday, October 14, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Join Thurston Conservation District and the City of …
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10/12/23
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) officially joined the country, proclaiming October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The board said the proclamation is a tribute to those who …
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By JC Medina
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10/11/23
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With Sam Gibboney no longer serving as Port of Olympia’s executive director, Port employees and the public are now appealing for the Port to complete the negotiations for the contract of Local …
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A local man has ended his life a few days after he was released from jail for voyeurism involving a member of his family, according to the Thurston County Sheriff's Office. .
On October 1, a …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/10/23
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State health officials hope that the lessons of COVID-19 – including getting up-to-date vaccinations – can help people navigate the upcoming winter illness season.
Within the next few weeks, updated vaccines for COVID-19...
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To encourage residents to promote children’s health and safety, the Lacey City Council officially proclaimed the month of October “Walk to School Month.”
The council said it …
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By JC Medina
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10/9/23
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Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) has confirmed the first case of bat rabies in Thurston County this year, making the thirteenth such case in Washington State in 2023.
The …
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“I met some people I thought were cool and decided to hang out with them. They busted out some drugs, and I thought, ‘Why not?’” he related.
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Years ago, my 15-year-old foster daughter asked me a question I’ll never forget: Why, she inquired, do you make a beautiful garden in the backyard, but not the front yard? Don’t you think …
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