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Jess Tourtellotte-Palumbo was elected as president of the Olympia School District Board of Directors at a meeting on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025.
Tourtellotte-Palumbo elected as president of Olympia School District Board of Directors 
The Olympia School District Board of Directors elected Jess Tourtellotte-Palumbo as president and Maria Flores as vice president for the ... more
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Thurston County officials warn of jury duty scam
A warning was issued regarding a phone scam about missed jury ... more
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Artwork by Fern Tallos.
Olympia Arts Commission selects 2026 Arts Walk cover artists
The Olympia Arts Commission has approved three artists — two finalists and one alternate — for the 2026 Arts Walk poster ... more
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The Thurston County Board of Health and county officials celebrated the adoption of the National Influenza Vaccination Week proclamation at a meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. The county's flu vaccination rate currently stands at 21%. 
Thurston County Board of Health pushes flu vaccines
Get your flu shot now. That is the message from the Thurston County Board of Health after influenza accounted for roughly 10% of ... more
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Olympia City Council to vote on tenant screening reforms
The Olympia City Council is set to vote on an ordinance addressing tenant screening practices at its meeting on Tuesday ... more
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Jews and non-Jews gathered for a ceremonial Hanukah candelabra lighting ceremony on Olympia's Port Plaza
Jewish community to celebrate Hanukkah with menorah lightings across Thurston County
Jews around Thurston County are preparing for the season of Chanukah, also known as Hanukkah — with a festival of lights and traditions, celebrating ... more
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Tumwater Police Department Chief Jay Mason (bottom right) and the city’s Public Health and Safety Committee discused a contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the procurement of body cameras and new in-car cameras. 
Tumwater committee endorses police body camera contract 
The Tumwater Police Department is nearing the process of acquiring body-worn ... more
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Makah Tribe member Micah McCarty, brother of outgoing Port of Olympia Commissioner Maggie Sanders, performed a Native American song before gifting a paddle crafted by Sanders for the port at a meeting on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025.
Outgoing Port of Olympia commissioners bid farewell 
The Port of Olympia Commission concluded its final meeting of the year on Monday, Dec. 8, with farewell remarks from three departing ... more
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Thurston County Regional Housing Council adopts 2026 funding priorities 
The Thurston County Regional Housing Council (RHC) has set funding priorities for 2026, with an emphasis on supporting the ... more
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Chance of rain falls over next couple of days in Thurston County
A break in the weather is on the horizon following days of rain that led to a flood watch being issued for ... more
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The aftermath of a fire at Nisqually Plaza shows damage to the awning near Young's Teriyaki on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. No injuries were reported.
Nisqually Plaza fire causes $250,000 in damage 
An electrical fire caused an estimated $250,000 in damage at Nisqually Plaza in Yelm on ... more
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Olympia School District students record above average marks in English and math
Olympia School District students performed above the state average in English language arts and mathematics in the latest reporting ... more
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Eastside Street SE in Olympia to close for water line work
A short stretch of Eastside Street SE in Olympia is going to be closed for water line ... more
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Tumwater Falls on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 10, 2025.
Flood watch in effect for Thurston County
A flood watch has been issued for Thurston County and the Emergency Coordination Center was activated because of an ... more
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Community Planning and Economic Development Planning Manager Joyce Phillips presented the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan at a council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. 
Olympia City Council adopts 2045 Comprehensive Plan
The Olympia City Council unanimously approved the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan, a long-range vision that will guide the city’s ... more
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A graphic shows the outcome of a certified count and a machine recount in the Port of Olympia Commission, District No. 2 race in the Nov. 4 General Election.
Machine recount confirms win for Jerry Toompas in Port of Olympia Commission race
A machine recount of ballots cast in the Port of Olympia Commission, District No. 2 race confirmed victory for challenger Jerry ... more
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A slide from a presentation by Port of Olympia Harbor Senior Manager Damian Egan on Nov. 24, 2025, showed two of the vessels under the Olympia Harbor Patrol. “Harbor 1” (left) is currently out of service due to engine issues, leaving the program with only “Port 1,” a 19-foot boat.  
Port of Olympia advances plan to transfer harbor patrol to sheriff’s office 
The Port of Olympia and Thurston County Sheriff’s Office are moving ahead with a plan to transfer control of the Olympia Harbor ... more
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The Martin Way Crossing Strategy outlines 10 priority sites for improved pedestrian crossings along the corridor.  
Thurston Regional Planning Council calls for coordinated approach to upgrades on Martin Way
Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) members are urging a unified, countywide approach to upgrading the Martin Way corridor ... more
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A location map of the Gorgas property southeast of Yelm shows proximity to Yelm Creek and Nisqually River.
Thurston County seeks public input on Gorgas Open Space tax reduction request 
Thurston County residents are being asked to weigh in on a proposed 50% reduction in market value assessment for a 76.96 acre ... more
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Shellfish harvest biotoxin closure at Budd Inlet
Recreational shellfish harvesting for all species is off limits in Budd ... more
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