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Ashley Whitley is the new Director of the Center for Business & Innovation at the Thurston Economic Development Council. 
Thurston EDC names new Director of Center for Business & Innovation 
The Thurston Economic Development Council has a new face leading its business ... more
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Soccer fans took in the action between USA and Australia at Port Plaza at the Port of Olympia on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone helps grow game of soccer in Thurston County
The Thurston County Chamber of Commerce organized a community fan zone experience where spectators can gather to watch select ... more
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The Centralia coal plant hasn’t operated since last December, but is required to remain on standby by order of the Trump Administration. Its owner, TransAlta Corporation, wants reimbursement. Electric ratepayers across the Pacific Northwest could end up paying.
The tab to keep a Pacific Northwest coal plant on standby keeps rising
Electric utilities across the Pacific Northwest are fuming that their customers might be saddled with the costs of a coal-burning power ... The … more
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Rain in the forecast for opening night of Capital City Pride Festival
An incoming storm could put a damper on the opening night of the Capital City Pride Festival in downtown Olympia and the closing ... more
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Olympia Building Decarbonization Program Manager Dominic Jones said the city has provisionally selected 10 rental units for its Safe Housing and Rental Efficiency (SHARE) Accelerator program. Jones spoke at the Olympia City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Olympia selects 10 rental units for housing upgrade pilot program
The City of Olympia has provisionally selected 10 affordable rental units for its Safe Housing and Rental Efficiency ... more
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OSD Board of Directors to hold public hearing on 2026-27 budget
A public hearing on the 2026-27 Olympia School District budget is scheduled for this week amid a backdrop of financial and ... more
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A previous Lacey Human Services Grant Program cycle in action. 
Lacey Human Services Grant Program application period closes on Friday
Nonprofit organizations have until Friday, June 26, at 4 p.m. to apply for the City of Lacey's 2026 Human Services Grant ... more
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A map of the Fones Road Corridor Project in Olympia.
Paving work resumes on multimillion-dollar Fones Road Corridor Project in Olympia
A wealth of paving work is resuming on Fones Road in Olympia, as crews edge closer to the finish line of the multimillion-dollar ... more
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Jeff Query, a Project Manager from the Tumwater Water Resources and Sustainability Department, showed a site map of a planned 3 million gallon water reservoir tank to the Public Works Committee on June 4, 2026. 
Tumwater City Council approves additional spending to redesign components of 3 million gallon water tank  
The Tumwater City Council authorized extra funding to redesign components of a 3 million gallon water reservoir tank off 93rd Avenue ... more
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Lacey City Council honors Tula’i Patane for service on Historical Commission
Former Lacey Historical Commission member Tula'i Patane was honored with a distinguished public service award by the Lacey City ... more
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"Renter Ready" workshops are being held by the Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County on July 20-21.
Dispute Resolution Center offering free renter training workshops
The Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County is offering free training workshops for renters and prospective renters on ... more
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Ballot envelopes sit in the Thurston County elections center.
Postal Service skips hearing with state lawmakers on mail-in ballot rules
U.S. Postal Service officials were set to meet publicly with Washington state lawmakers on Monday, June 22, as the agency considers a sweeping ... more
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North Thurston Public Schools releases schedule for free summer meals 
North Thurston Public Schools is offering free summer meals at multiple locations in June, July and ... more
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A sold-out crowd of approximately 2,800 people packed the 2026 FIFA World Cup Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone at Port Plaza at Port of Olympia on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Soccer fans pack Port Plaza on opening day of 2026 FIFA World Cup Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone
A sold-out crowd of approximately 2,800 soccer fans packed Port Plaza at Port of Olympia for the debut of the Olympia-Lacey Fan ... more
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Streetscape at Horizon Pointe in Lacey, as featured in the Urban Forestry Management Plan.
City of Lacey seeks consultant to update Urban Forestry Management Plan 
The City of Lacey is looking for a consulting firm to update its Urban Forestry Management ... more
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Tumwater Engineering and Transportation Department Senior Engineer Joseph Norman discussed the X Street and Capitol Boulevard roundabout project at a Tumwater Public Works Committee meeting on June 4, 2026.
Tumwater dealing with issues to acquire right-of-way for X Street roundabout 
The Tumwater City Council authorized additional spending to resolve outstanding issues related to the acquisition of right-of-way ... more
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Ward Lake, as seen in this undated photo.
Toxic algae bloom reported in Lake Lawrence
Lab results from Lake Lawrence last week showed elevated microcystin toxin levels, which prompted a toxic algae health ... more
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County commissioners freeze issuance of new involuntary detention center permits 
A one-year stop was ordered on permitting for new public and private involuntary detention centers and correctional facilities in Thurston ... more
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Food inspection results in Thurston County – June 22, 2026
Restaurant inspection reports focus on two types of violations: red and ... more
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Thurston County's Urban Growth Areas
'The three ring circus'
In the back half of the 1980s, Washington state was experiencing robust growth. Businesses were expanding and new housing was being built ... more
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