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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Mysterious island in a golden sea
Grand Mound is simultaneously a geological phenomenon, a census-designated place, an urban growth area, a black dot on the ... more
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Median home price slides, active listings soar in Thurston County
The regional housing market was a mixed bag last month, as residential and condominium prices went in different directions amid a big ... more
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Thurston County honored by National Association of Counties
Thurston County announced it received 30 achievement awards for innovative county government initiatives from the National Association of ... more
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The Thurston Regional Housing Council approved 49 services contracts at a special meeting on Monday, June 22, 2026.  
Thurston Regional Housing Council renews 49 homeless services contracts after debate for process review 
The Thurston Regional Housing Council (RHC) approved the renewal of 49 homeless services contracts at a special meeting on ... more
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The Tenino Quarry Pool will open for the summer season on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Tenino Quarry Pool to open on Family Fun Day
The City of Tenino announced the season opening of the Tenino Quarry Pool will be on ... more
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Ashley Whitley is the new Director of the Center for Business & Innovation at the Thurston Economic Development Council. 
Thurston EDC names new Director of Center for Business & Innovation 
The Thurston Economic Development Council has a new face leading its business ... more
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Soccer fans took in the action between USA and Australia at Port Plaza at the Port of Olympia on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone helps grow game of soccer in Thurston County
The Thurston County Chamber of Commerce organized a community fan zone experience where spectators can gather to watch select ... more
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"Renter Ready" workshops are being held by the Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County on July 20-21.
Dispute Resolution Center offering free renter training workshops
The Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County is offering free training workshops for renters and prospective renters on ... more
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Ballot envelopes sit in the Thurston County elections center.
Postal Service skips hearing with state lawmakers on mail-in ballot rules
U.S. Postal Service officials were set to meet publicly with Washington state lawmakers on Monday, June 22, as the agency considers a sweeping ... more
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Ward Lake, as seen in this undated photo.
Toxic algae bloom reported in Lake Lawrence
Lab results from Lake Lawrence last week showed elevated microcystin toxin levels, which prompted a toxic algae health ... more
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County commissioners freeze issuance of new involuntary detention center permits 
A one-year stop was ordered on permitting for new public and private involuntary detention centers and correctional facilities in Thurston ... more
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Washington gained more than 10,000 jobs in May, according to the state Employment Security Department. But the unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.2%.
Washington employers added jobs in May, but unemployment rate stays stuck at 5.2%
Washington’s unemployment rate held steady at 5.2% in May even as the economy added roughly 10,000 jobs, its highest one-month gain ... “A strong month of growth is welcome … more
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The state of Washington is being sued because of millions of dollars of cuts in state funding for assisted living facilities that care for patients on Medicaid.
State sued over assisted living spending cuts
Faced with a budget shortfall this year, Washington Democratic lawmakers relied on spending cuts and other maneuvers to ... more
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Website page for the City of Tumwater's Comprehensive Plan
'The three ring circus'
A strict state law passed three decades ago was designed to contain high density growth in Washington state, altering the fabric of our ... more
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Board of Health proclaims June as Gun Violence Awareness Month
The Thurston County Board of Health proclaimed June 2026 as Gun Violence Awareness Month in Thurston ... more
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Infant formula recalled due to link to botulism case
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Washington State Department of Health ... more
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Food inspection results in Thurston County – June 15, 2026
Restaurant inspection reports focus on two types of violations: red and ... more
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TRPC launches survey for Regional Safety Action Plan
A public roadway safety survey is underway as part of an effort to craft a plan to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries in Thurston ... more
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ESD 113 communications team receives national recognition 
The communications team at Educational Service District (ESD) 113 received a number of Publication and Digital Media Excellence ... more
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A slide presented by Port of Olympia Environmental Director Shawn Gilbertson shows four species a  joint habitat conservation plan would protect. Gilbertson presented the slide at a meeting on May 26, 2026.
USFWS reviewing Tumwater, Port of Olympia habitat plan
The City of Tumwater and Port of Olympia’s joint habitat conservation plan is under review by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife ... more
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