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Local Voters’ Pamphlets for August 6 Primary election to be mailed to Thurston County households 
The Thurston County Auditor’s Office Elections Division announced on Monday, July 8, the mailing of Local Voters’ P amphlets for the upcoming August 6, 2024, Primary Election.  … more
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An artist's concept illustration of a proposed new Thurston County courthouse complex, which could be constructed on Plum Street in Olympia. It is one of several options the BOCC is considering.
County courthouse subcommittee weighs hybrid options for Courthouse renovation 
The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) C ourthouse S ubcommittee weighed various hybrid options for the renovation of the Thurston County Courthouse Campus in its July 5 meeting . … more
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Airport Senior Manager Chris Paolini (in the thumbnail) presented to the Port of Olympia Commission a list of projects that Century West Engineering will work on in 2024 and 2025. 
Port of Olympia hires engineering firm for Olympia Regional Airport projects 
The Port of Olympia Commission authorized Executive Director Alex Smith on Monday, July 8, to sign a contract with Century West Engineering to provide Olympia Regional Airport with engineering … more
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The Port of Olympia Commission held a meeting on July 8.
Port of Olympia selects new state lobbying firm 
The Port of Olympia Commission authorized Executive Director Alex Smith on Monday, July 8, to sign a contract with local lobbying firm Propolis Communications to provide the port with legislative … more
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Yelm Dollars for Scholars holds various fund-raising events, such as Crossroads Pumpkin Patch, Taste of the Prairie, and the Annual Dinner and Auction, to support seniors pursuing higher education.
Yelm Dollars for Scholars awards scholarships to Yelm High School seniors
During its annual Awards Night last month, Yelm Dollars for Scholars (YDFS) awarded more than a hundred scholarships to graduating seniors during its Awards Night on June 4 . A total of $154,300 … more
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Rep, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez holding a town hall.
Gluesenkamp Perez sends off Tumwater, other high school grads, to military academies
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) celebrated seven students from Washington’s Third District appointed to U.S. service academies. The congresswoman hosted a send-off dinner for the … more
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Three puppies robbed from their owners have been reunited with their owners. The robbers have been found and arrested. 
Two arrested in puppies theft 
Tw o suspects have been charg ed with robbery in an incident involving the theft of three puppies, according to a news release from the Olympia Police Department (OPD) .   During the theft, … more
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A crashed motorcycle and a seriously injured motorcyclist highlight the danger of attempting to elude a traffic stop on a motorbike.
Street bike pursuit ends in crash 
A motorcyclist's decision to attempt to elude a traffic stop resulted in a crash, hospitalization, and several charges for the vehicle operator. Around 2:30 a.m. on Monday, July 1, a Thurston … more
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Thurston County Auditor Mary Hall (rightmost) in a meeting with the Board of County Commissioners on May 13, 2024.
County Auditor’s Office updates 20,000 voter records 
In the first half of 2024, the Thurston County Auditor’s Elections Division made a significant effort to update over 20,000 voter records among the nearly 200,000 registered voters in the … more
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Envision Career Academy's Class of 2024 graduates celebrate their graduation with the traditional tossing of the caps into the air.
Envision Career Academy celebrates Class of 2024 graduation
North Thurston Public Schools’ Envision Career Academy held its graduation ceremony on June 13 at the Koval Center for the Performing Arts. Envision is an NTPS choice high school using a … more
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Finance Director Tad Kopf presented a slide showing the Port of Olympia's income statement. Debt service payments are excluded from this table.
Port of Olympia Q1 finance report shows environmental cost effects
The Port of Olympia reported its financial report for the first quarter 2024. Finance Director Tad Kopf presented the report to the Port Commission on Monday, June 2024. In contrast to past … more
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High honors student Azalea Papagayo Abejon leads the 263 members of the NTHS Class of 2024 across the stage to receive their diplomas.
North Thurston High fetes class of 2024 with Commencement Ceremony 
The North Thurston High School Class of 2024 graduated on June 12 in a ceremony at Saint Martin’s University in Lacey. According to the list provided by North Thurston Public Schools, 263 … more
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Olympia's Land Use and Environment Committee reviewed city staff recommendations on the Rental Housing Registration program's inspection guidelines on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Image of a house icon and key in a paper shopping bag in front of many home icons.
Thurston County implements Affordable Housing Capital Pipeline to fund development projects 
The Thurston Regional Housing Council has implemented the Affordable Housing Capital Pipeline, which is a docket of affordable housing projects planned to be funded on a three-year schedule.  … more
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This is The Amazing Pioneer Fir at Claquato, Washington.
Why the ruckus over a tree?
Tumwater’s Davis-Meeker Oak has been in the news lately, with passions running high on both sides. Here we are in 2024, hotly debating the value of a tree. We have millions of trees in Western … more
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A bus pulling into the Intercity Transit bus stop in Olympia
Intercity Transit to implement its weekend schedule on 4th of July
Intercity Transit has announced its service schedule for Independence Day, Thursday, July 4. The bus company’s Dial-A-Lift, local, and Express services will operate on a weekend-level … more
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Graduates of Yelm High School, class of 2024
Congratulations to Yelm High School Class of 2024 
Yelm High School (YHS)’s Class of 2024 marched to their graduation at the Tacoma Dome on June 9.   The YHS Band played the Processional “Pomp and Circumstance,” and the … more
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A dog in a kennel looks warily at the camera
Keep your pet safe on the 4th of July
As the 4th of July approaches, it is important to remember that while fireworks are a thrilling way to celebrate Independence Day, Joint Animal Services (JAS) reminds us that they can be distressing … more
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Traffic notices in and around Tumwater 
Motorists are advised of lane reductions on Tumwater’s Crosby Boulevard SW and Mottman Road SW, and Waddell Creek Road SW outside the city will be closed and detoured.   Waddell Creek … more
Graduates celebrate at River Ridge High School, 2024
The River Ridge High School graduation ceremony took place on June 11 at Saint Martin’s University. The ceremony began with musical performances by the River Ridge Symphony orchestra, and … more
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A group of Plant People in the garden
How we think about plants 
Barbara Lawrence is a longtime friend, a Suquamish elder, and a gifted storyteller. Last weekend she told Suquamish stories at Benaroya Hall in Seattle . In every story, she made reference to … more
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