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A detour route around a bridge replacement project at Littlerock Road SW and 113th Avenue SW in Thurston County.
Bridge replacement, road improvements underway at Littlerock Road and 113th Avenue
A bridge replacement project is underway along Littlerock Road in Thurston ... more
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The proposed South Sound YMCA facility on Marvin Road in Lacey would feature a natatorium, four indoor basketball courts and a core fitness facility, as shown in this April 2026 conceptual floor plan by Williams Architecture. 
South Sound YMCA pitches Lacey recreation complex to address gap
South Sound YMCA is taking steps to address a shortage of indoor recreation space in Thurston County by setting plans in motion for a ... more
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Tumwater Assistant City Administrator Kelly Adams briefed the General Government Committee on April 15, 2026, about a $200,000 contract with Pioneer Technologies Corporation to conduct environmental work on the “valley site” of the former Olympia Brewery. 
Tumwater continues environmental assessment of old warehouse site at former Olympia Brewery 
The City of Tumwater is continuing to study the extent of environmental contamination at the old warehouse site of the former Olympia ... more
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Olympia City Council members and city employees posed for a group photo after the adoption of the Public Service Recognition Month proclamation on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Olympia honors city workforce, proclaims May as Public Service Recognition Month
The Olympia City Council proclaimed May 2026 as Public Service Recognition Month, honoring more than 700 employees for sustaining core ... more
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At an Olympia City Council meeting on April 28, 2026, Finance Director Mike Githens presented a new online financial dashboard showing monthly revenue and spending data to help track the city’s budget.
Olympia unveils new online tool to track city finances
The City of Olympia launched a new online financial reporting tool designed to give city leaders and the public a clearer ... more
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South Puget Sound Community College is a semifinalist for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Courtesy of South Puget Sound Community College 
SPSCC in the mix for $1 million excellence award 
For the third time in a row, South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is a semifinalist for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College ... more
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Food inspection results in Thurston County – May 4, 2026
Restaurant inspection reports focus on two types of violations: red and ... more
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The price of regular unleaded gasoline was $5.999 per gallon at Chevron, 1018 Plum St. SE, in Olympia on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Regular unleaded gasoline hits record high in Olympia market
Gas prices surged to record highs in Olympia and the state of Washington amid a spike in crude oil costs brought on by ongoing tensions in ... more
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Port of Olympia adopts resolution banning use of its properties for immigration enforcement operations 
The Port of Olympia Commission unanimously adopted a resolution restricting the use of port properties and assets for civil immigration ... more
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A sidewalk in need of repair in downtown Olympia, as seen on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.
Olympia Planning Commission to review sidewalk repair policy feedback
The Olympia Planning Commission is going to look at an effort to develop a long-term sidewalk repair policy, as city staff will present early ... more
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners recognized winners of the 2025 Thurston County Art Contest. 
Thurston County announces 3rd annual art contest, invites artists to capture county in motion 
Creative residents in Thurston County are once again being invited to showcase their best ... more
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Community members are invited to join the Bike Month Celebration Ride on May 20, which is a group ride to Tumwater Historical Park, as part of the 39th annual Bicycle Community Challenge.
Olympia City Council designates May as Bicycle Month
The Olympia City Council proclaimed May as “Olympia Bicycle Month,” highlighting the role of cycling in improving public health, expanding ... more
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Lacey City Attorney David Schneider, far left, briefed the Lacey City Council about a new national opioid settlement during a work session on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. 
City of Lacey joins national opioid settlement
The Lacey City Council voted unanimously to join the latest round of the national opioid settlement with six drug distributors and ... more
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A single-family residence under construction at 3rd Avenue and Sunbeam Street in south Olympia on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Residential sales jump, median price falls in Thurston County
The residential housing market heated up in the final days of winter and early part of spring, as home sales jumped amid a slight decrease in the median ... more
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Javier Clavere was named the next Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Saint Martin's University.
Saint Martin’s University introduces Javier Clavere as new Provost, Vice President for Academics 
After a national search, Saint Martin’s University announced the appointment of Javier Clavere, Ph.D., as the institution’s next provost ... more
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The Tumwater City Council approved a $2.9 million contract with Schneider Equipment Inc. for the installation of two wells on the Brewery Wellfield. A third well will also be drilled if the two wells are not enough to meet a target production rate.
Two wells to be built on Brewery Wellfield in Tumwater
The City of Tumwater is set to reactivate the former wellfield that once supplied water for the Olympia Brewing Company with the ... more
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The Thurston Regional Housing Council deliberated on affordable housing funding at a meeting on April 22, 2026.
Regional Housing Council recommends funding for nine affordable housing projects
The Thurston Regional Housing Council (RHC) advanced a slate of affordable housing recommendations totaling nearly $7.3 million ... more
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State Sen. Sam Hunt, seen here on the Senate floor, died on Saturday, April 25, 2026. He was 83.
Sam Hunt, who represented Olympia in Washington Legislature for more than two decades, dies at 83
Longtime state lawmaker Sam Hunt, who represented Olympia in the Washington Legislature, died Saturday after a short battle with ... more
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The Tumwater School District Board of Directors recognized the Tumwater High School T-Birds for winning three state championships in Dance, Hip-Hop and Pom.
School board honors Tumwater High dance team for three state championships 
The Tumwater School District Board of Directors recognized the Tumwater High School T-Birds for winning three state championships in ... more
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INSPIRE Women’s Business Conference to return with presentations, workshops and panel discussions 
The INSPIRE Women’s Business Conference is returning this year as a dynamic, one-day event with keynote presentations, interactive ... more
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