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Lynsi Polanco and Nate Gomez, staff members with Family Education and Support Services, unloaded school supplies on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025. The school supplies are for children to ensure they have access to the essential tools they need to succeed in school.

During a recent Radio Day hosted by Mixx 96.1 radio, Lynsi Polanco and Nate Gomez of Family Education and Support Services (FESS) dropped off crates ... more

By JM Simpson | 8/26/25

The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners approved two Encampment Resolution Program contracts with the Washington State Department of Commerce, Interfaith Works and Low-Income Housing Institute at its meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025.

Thurston County finalizes Encampment Resolution Program contracts

After weeks of back-and-forth negotiations with the Washington State Department of Commerce, Thurston County has contracts that ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 8/25/25 | 26 comments

Committee to review rental protections in Olympia

The City of Olympia’s Land Use and Environment Committee will continue discussion on Thursday, Aug. 28, on whether to update the city’s Rental Housing Code ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 8/25/25 | 8 comments

A vehicle plowed into a newly built retaining wall in the area of Trailblazer Street on early Sunday morning, Aug. 24, the Thurston County Sheriff's Office said.

Vehicle plows into retaining wall in Lacey area

A 32-year-old man is facing several charges after he crashed a car into a retaining wall in the Lacey area on Sunday ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 8/25/25 | 1 comment

A few hundred people participated in the "Walk for Immigrant Justice" in downtown Olympia on Saturday, Aug. 23.

'Walk for Immigrant Justice' draws hundreds of people to downtown Olympia

Hundreds of people took to the streets of downtown Olympia in a show of support for immigrants and their rights on ... more

By Wyatt Haupt Jr. | 8/25/25 | 13 comments

New executive director sought for Thurston Regional Planning Council

The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) has begun recruiting for its next executive director, the agency’s top leadership ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 8/25/25 | 1 comment

A peanut-shaped roundabout on Linwood Avenue and 2nd Avenue in Tumwater aims to address traffic and safety issues caused by the current configuration of the intersection.

Tumwater moves forward with roundabout on Linwood and 2nd avenues

A peanut-shaped roundabout on Linwood Avenue and 2nd Avenue in Tumwater is moving forward with the possible start of construction near the ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 8/25/25 | 15 comments

An aerial view shows the 5.32-acre parcel at 5025 Mullen Road SE in Lacey, outlined in red, that the city declared surplus and transferred to the Housing Authority of Thurston County for $1 under Resolution 1171. The property sits across from Komachin Middle School and near College Street SE.

Lacey declares Mullen Road parcel surplus, sells to Housing Authority of Thurston County

A 5.32-acre site at 5025 Mullen Road SE in Lacey has been declared surplus land, and it is being sold to the Housing Authority of Thurston County ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 8/22/25 | 10 comments

Thurston County District Court to add new positions

A total of 17 new positions spanning the courtroom, probation and administrative divisions are going to be added to Thurston County District ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 8/22/25 | 1 comment

Olympia committee set to finalize Community Policing Board appointments

The City of Olympia’s Community Livability and Public Safety Committee is moving forward with a recruitment process for the newly established ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 8/22/25 | 2 comments

Driver arrested after late night crash on Pacific Avenue

A 28-year-old woman was arrested following a late night car crash on Pacific Avenue SE that seriously injured one of the passengers in the ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 8/22/25 | 1 comment

The City of Olympia’s finance team briefed the Finance Committee on the city’s 2025 budget status during a meeting on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025.

Olympia officials project modest growth, expect rising expenses

Improved revenues and a spending freeze led to growth in the City of Olympia's fund balance in the second quarter of ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 8/21/25

Heat advisory issued for Thurston County with hot days ahead

The heat is going to get cranked up over the next several days in Thurston County. As a result, the National Weather Service Office in Seattle has issued ... more

By Wyatt Haupt Jr. | 8/21/25

Homes First to acquire two Lacey properties under transfer deal with Thurston County

Two Lacey properties long used for affordable housing have been transferred to nonprofit Homes First, in a deal that includes a clause to revert ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 8/21/25 | 1 comment

The three properties currently owned by the LOTT Clean Water Alliance have a combined area of 44.81 acres.

Tumwater City Council approves acquisition of Deschutes Valley properties from LOTT

The Tumwater City Council approved a deal to purchase three properties adjacent to the former Olympia Brewery site ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 8/21/25

The Thurston County Sheriff's Office is seeking information from the public on a male suspect who used a stolen credit card to purchase merchandise at a Home Depot in Chehalis.

Thurston County Sheriff's Office seeks help to identify credit card fraud suspect

The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect accused of using a stolen credit card at multiple ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 8/21/25

The City of Olympia's current sales tax distribution. Sales and use tax revenues are shared by the state, Olympia, Thurston County and other local jurisdictions.

Olympia weighs 0.1% sales tax increase to support public safety

The Olympia City Council is weighing whether to adopt a new local sales tax to support public safety, a move that could also unlock millions in ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 8/20/25 | 13 comments

Convicted felon arrested on prostitution and drug charges

A 67-year-old man from Aberdeen was arrested at a motel in Tumwater after he allegedly arranged to hire a prostitute. A Thurston County Sheriff’s Office report ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 8/20/25

Start date pushed back for stormwater project at West Bay Park

The start date has been delayed for a stormwater project that aims to limit the amount of suspended solids, such as microplastics and trash ... more

By Wyatt Haupt Jr. | 8/20/25

The LOTT Clean Water Alliance Board of Directors held a public hearing on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, before adopting Resolution 25-003 to authorize the sale of its surplus Deschutes Valley property to the City of Tumwater.

LOTT authorizes takeover of Deschutes Valley holdings by City of Tumwater

The LOTT Clean Water Alliance’s Deschutes Valley holdings, once envisioned as the proposed site of a reclaimed water plant, is being sold to ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 8/20/25 | 5 comments