Saturday, October 3, 2026
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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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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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The Olympia School District (OSD) board presented updates on safety policy 4311 reinstating School Resource Officers (SROs) at a meeting last Thursday, September 28.
Two gun incidents earlier …
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The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee unanimously approved the recommendation establishing an Olympia youth council, which aims to give young people a voice in local government.
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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10/2/23
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Note to Reader: What you are about to read is one homeless woman’s account of why she is homeless. This individual consented to the interview and could refuse to answer any …
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When he was about seven years old, Darin Edwards enjoyed going with his father to the family’s beach house in Gig Harbor. Built in 1916 by his great, great, great grandfather, the …
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The Board of County Commissioners reviewed a draft policy regarding the public use of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at county facilities.
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Last month 44 Thurston County Republican Precinct Committee Officers gathered in the Remnant Church in Tumwater for an emergency meeting. It was an official proceeding, the chair of the Thurston …
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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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Three residents of the Legacy Affordable Retirement Communities (LARC) in Olympia sought help from the Olympia City Council, raising their concerns about the impact of a homeless encampment near …
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Olympia and the Catholic Community Services (CCS) recently won a $1 million grant from the Department of Justice’s Arrest and Jail Alternative (AJA) Law Enforcement Program.
Housing and …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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9/28/23
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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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Olympia has presented its updated One Community Strategic Plan to guide the city's response to housing and homelessness for the next five years.
At the city council meeting on Tuesday, September …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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9/28/23
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The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has closed South Lilliwaup Beach for recreational shellfish harvesting and commercial shellfish harvest on adjacent tidelands.
According to DOH, …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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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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If you have driven down Plum Street and thought you saw something new – well you have. The newest mural to grace downtown Olympia is on the wall of the Plum Street YMCA and …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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9/27/23
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The Port of Olympia and Olympia City Council authorized their respective managements to sign a petition seeking to establish a new taxing district to be called the Downtown Olympia - Downtown …
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Years in the making. The rumors floating in downtown Olympia are true: Sarah’s Love Bites has officially opened for business. After a dogged effort by Max Zavestra and Sarah Jenkins, they are …
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By Jay Fratt
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9/27/23
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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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