Thursday, October 22, 2026
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The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) is set to receive 17 Grappler Police Bumper systems after the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) voted to approve ...
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Plans to increase housing, expand industrial land and protect farmland in Thurston County moved forward on Tuesday, Dec. 17, with the approval of updates to the 2024 Comprehensive Plan.
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Law enforcement in the county is getting a $4.91 million tech upgrade after the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved a 10-year contract with Axon Enterprise on …
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Last-minute Christmas shoppers can expect a wet weekend in Thurston County with the chance of precipitation at 100 percent on Saturday and Sunday.
The National Weather Service forecast calls for …
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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12/20/24
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A volunteer unit with the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is looking to beef up staffing levels in 2025.
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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12/19/24
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Last Sunday was a good weather day, at least for Thurston County in December. No rain and not bitter cold, although one did not have to be walking around for long before the damp began to creep into …
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By George Walter
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12/19/24
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The Thurston Regional Housing Council is facing a critical year with limited resources, as it approved the allocation of millions of dollars in funding for affordable housing and homeless services through its 2025 ...
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Newly elected and re-elected County Commissioners (BoCC) were sworn into office on Tuesday, Dec. 17, during the board’s final meeting of the year, signaling a leadership …
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A haymaker of a storm knocked out power to thousands of Puget Sound Energy customers, including people in Thurston County, leaving utility crews scrambling to get electricity flowing again.
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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12/18/24
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) discussed finalizing committee assignments for 2025 on Monday, Dec. 16.
The board confirmed Commissioner-elect Rachel Grant's roles, formerly …
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The Thurston County housing market was a mixed bag last month, as residential sales perked up while fewer condominiums exchanged hands in the period.
The residential market recorded 241 sold …
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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12/17/24
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Providence St. Peter’s Hospital will close three outpatient Physical Therapy (PT) clinics in mid-January: Chehalis, Tumwater Valley and Sleater Kinney.
This change impacts …
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The Port of Olympia Commission approved the purchase of a temporary warehouse from ClearSpan, as part of its consent agenda on Monday, Dec. 9.
The cost of the contract is $1.6 …
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Memoir and essays by Sasha LaPointe
It’s a time of transition for me, as I have finished my bachelor's degree at The Evergreen State College and will start my Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Bennington College in …
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An effort is underway to remove Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse from office.
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A confluence of lower total employment and fewer people in the civilian labor force helped keep the jobless rate steady in Thurston County in October.
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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12/13/24
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Join local performances to welcome the spirit of glee and donate at fundraisers for the spirit of giving.
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12/12/24
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Commissioner Emily Clouse faced a public censure Wednesday, Dec. 11, after Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) found she had engaged in “deliberate, deceptive behaviour.” …
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The Thurston County Board of Health (BOH) officially declared loneliness, isolation, and the lack of social and emotional connections as a public health crisis.
The declaration, …
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The Joint Animal Services Commission (JASCOM) said it is gearing up for a series of events this month, aimed at finding homes for animals and bringing joy to pet owners during the holiday season. …
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By JC Medina
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12/12/24
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