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When the newest iteration of a group tasked with relieving Washington’s projected aviation capacity shortage held its inaugural meeting , community members weighed in on the committee, its …
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On July 21, Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputies pursued a driver suspected of driving while under the influence (DUI) whose actions sent him and another driver to the hospital. …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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7/26/24
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For our avian neighbors, July is Fledging Month. I was reminded of this a few days ago when a large bird flew right overhead screaming desperately. It was a fledgling Bald Eagle , recently out of the …
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By George Walter
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7/25/24
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A Thurston County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) deputy attempted to stop a street bike on I-5 yesterday at about three a.m., because the license plate not being visible.
According to the TCSO post , …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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7/25/24
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Global Time Attack (GTA) announced on their website Friday that the GTA Speed Summit is set to return to the Ridge Motorsport Park in Shelton from August 24 to 25, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The …
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By Vince Zafra
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7/25/24
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A master plan for the port peninsula is moving forward. On Monday, July 22, the commission authorized Executive Director Alex Smith to sign an amendment to the contract of Dalton, Olmsted & …
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I was with the Lions Low Vision Resource Center last Friday at Senior Action Network's Senior Day at Capital Lakefair. At one point, I noticed a Zumba class in front of the stage. After watching for …
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A new state-created agency tasked with resolving Washington’s projected aviation capacity shortage held its inaugural meeting on Thursday, July 11, at the Capital Event Center in Tumwater.
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The Thurston Regional Housing Council has approved a set of Affordable Housing Capital Pipeline projects based on the county's Affordable Housing Advisory Board recommendations.
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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7/23/24
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners approved more than a million-dollar funding recommendation from the Regional Housing Council for acquiring and preserving the Courtside Apartments for Vital …
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Over 190,000 ballots from the Thurston County Auditor’s Elections Division were mailed to voters for the upcoming August 6 Primary Election.
Registered voters who have not received their …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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7/22/24
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The Board of County Commissioners awarded Aberdeen-based Quigg Bros Inc. a contract to replace a culvert along Green Cove Creek at Country Club Road.
The contract, for $6,837,096, was approved …
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The “Buzz on Down to the Thurston County Fair!” is fast approaching, and they are calling on art, floral, food, hobbies and crafts, and photography enthusiasts to participate in their …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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7/19/24
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Nominations are now open for a new shrub in my backyard. So far, the nomination process is not as messy as the one playing out in our nation’s capital, but it’s still beset with …
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Starting July 13 and lasting through September 30, Thurston County has enforced a seasonal fire safety burn ban .
To help residents manage yard waste without burning, here are some of the …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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7/18/24
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Joint Base Lewis McChord announced earlier today that its beaches will be closed off for swimming.
According to the base’s social media post , an incident involving a service …
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If you have purchased a home recently in Thurston County, you probably know the median housing price is about $525,000. If you recently purchased an affordable home, you probably bought one somewhere …
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The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning for dry thunderstorms and high winds, creating the chance for fires to spread out of control.
Thurston County is already under a …
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By Sage Hamilton
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7/16/24
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Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has announced a Voluntary All-Source Request for Proposals (RFP) for energy from renewa ble and non-emitting resources.
This RFP comes in connection to the PSE …
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The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) has announced road closures and traffic advisor ies for th is week’s Capital Lakefair .
The fair kicks off this …
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