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Three measures on ballot in Aug. 5 Primary Election
The Aug. 5 Primary Election is right around the corner, giving Thurston County voters a chance to decide on some important measures, as well as who could be ... more
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The Capital Region Educational Service District 113 announced the launch of its new website on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. This screenshot shows the home page.  
Educational service district covering Thurston County launches new website
Capital Region Educational Service District (ESD) 113 announced the launch of its new website in a news release on ... more
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The marine terminal generated around $152,000 in revenue per vessel in the first half of 2025. Marine Terminal Senior Manager Afsin Yilmaz said it continues an upward trend that he attributes to the port’s diversification. 
Port of Olympia provides vessel revenue analysis
The Port of Olympia is seeing less vessel traffic so far this year, but revenue per ship is a bright spot. Marine Terminal Senior Manager Afsin Yilmaz ... more
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Thurston County Board of County Commissioners approved a five-year lease to relocate the Syringe Services Program from downtown Olympia to Franklin Street at a meeting on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Thurston County commissioners back new location for Syringe Services Program 
The Thurston County Syringe Services Program is on the move. A five-year lease approved by the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners will lead to ... more
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners, together with county officials, celebrated the county’s 19 National Association of Counties achievement awards, the most in Washington, and the state’s only Best of Category award for  the “Fix-It Fair” program at a meeting on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Thurston County earns 19 NACo awards, dominates in Washington 
Thurston County won 19 achievement awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) this year, the most of any county in the state of ... more
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Man arrested after alleged confrontation at triathlon road closure at Summit Lake
A 64-year-old man was arrested after allegedly driving through a road closure and striking an event organizer with his vehicle during a triathlon race at Summit ... more
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The Straddleline Park, formerly known as Grays Harbor Off-Road Vehicle Park, is set for a major transformation into an eco-adventure destination under an interlocal development strategy from Thurston and Grays Harbor counties.
Thurston and Grays Harbor counties unveil plan to revive Straddleline Park 
Thurston and Grays Harbor counties have voted to join forces on transforming Straddleline Park into what county officials referred to as “a fairly blank canvas” aimed at ... more
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Black Lake Quarry in unincorporated Littlerock, as shown above, is under review for a zoning change from Rural 1/20 to Rural Resource Industrial. Thurston County’s Planning Commission will  hold a public hearing on Aug. 6, 2025, to gather feedback on the proposal.
Black Lake Quarry rezoning issue up for public hearing 
Black Lake Quarry could be in line for a land use reclassification. The Thurston County Planning Commission is set to host a public hearing on a plan to ... more
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Unruly inmate charged for alleged assault of corrections deputies
A 34-year-old inmate at Thurston County Corrections Facility is facing charges after an alleged assault on corrections ... more
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Two individuals were arrested for an alleged kidnapping and robbery after a drug transaction with the victim on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Two people arrested following alleged robbery and kidnapping 
Two individuals were taken into custody on Saturday night, July 26, following a reported robbery and kidnapping. According to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office ... more
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Seattle man arrested for allegedly assaulting care facility staff
A 23-year-old man was taken into custody after allegedly assaulting staff at a local care facility, and then later confessing to possessing and distributing child ... more
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners deliberated over plans to integrate City of Olympia and City of Tenino court services into Thurston County District Court under new interlocal agreements during the board’s agenda setting meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. 
Olympia, Tenino court services transitioning to Thurston County 
Thurston County is in the process of taking over court services for the City of Olympia and City of Tenino. The Thurston County Board of ... more
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Yelm residents are invited to join the 2025 City of Yelm National Night Out on Aug. 5. Fun activities, food and beverages await attendees. 
2025 City of Yelm National Night Out takes place on Aug. 5
Yelm residents are invited to take part in the city's National Night Out event at Yelm City Park from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Aug. 5. The event is free and ... more
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Thurston County opens public comment on 2026-31 Capital Improvement Program 
Thurston County’s draft 2026–31 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), a six-year investment projects plan mandated under the state of ... more
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What’s happening this weekend — Oregon Trail Days celebration, free outdoor movie events and other activities
It's going to be a fun-filled weekend in Thurston County. Bring the family outdoors for the 58th annual Oregon Trail Days festival in Tenino, check out ... more
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A motorist suffered serious injuries in a head-on collision between a sedan and a dump truck on 148th Avenue SE in Thurston County on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Motorist suffers serious injuries in head-on collision in Thurston County 
A motorist suffered serious injuries when the vehicle the individual  was driving collided head-on with a dump truck on 148th Avenue SE near Runyon Road ... more
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Intercity Transit Senior Procurement Coordinator Jeff Peterson, right, briefed the agency’s board of directors about a planning and daily operations software contract with SHI International Corp. at a meeting on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
Intercity Transit makes another investment in new planning platform 
The Intercity Transit Authority approved a $1.9 million contract with SHI International Corp. to provide the transit agency with a planning and daily operations software ... more
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners approved a $25.3 million state agreement for homeless services and a separate $14.7 million housing contract with 17 nonprofits at  a meeting on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. 
Thurston County commits to housing contracts
Amid ongoing friction over Encampment Resolution Program (ERP) grant shelter exclusions, Thurston County leaders authorized separate housing contracts ... more
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A convicted felon was arrested after a single-car crash and is facing multiple charges, including threatening responding Thurston County Sheriff's Office deputies. A woman, who pretended to be the driver, was also arrested for aiding the suspect and lying to authorities. 
Convicted felon arrested after single-vehicle crash, faces multiple charges  
A convicted felon was arrested following a single-vehicle crash near Boston Harbor on 46th Avenue NE and Libby Road NE ... more
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Tenino's Oregon Trail Days festival runs from July 25-27 
Food booths, arts and crafts vendors, and various family-friendly activities await visitors at Tenino's Oregon Trail Days ... more
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