Thursday, October 22, 2026
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The 2023 Sports Awards, hosted by the Olympia & Beyond Sports Commission, was held at South Puget Sound Community College on November 9 to honor the outstanding achievements of local athletes …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/27/23
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November is National Native American Heritage Month and November 24 is Native American Heritage Day.
The land which is now Thurston County is part of both the lands and tribes under the Treaty …
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By Sage Hamilton
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11/24/23
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The United States Postal Service (USPS) recently delivered two election ballots to Thurston County after discovering these ballots in an out-of-service USPS mailbox after election day.
The …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/24/23
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Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) met yesterday to extend an Interlocal Agreement for the Public Facilities District for Regional Centers with the cities of Olympia, Lacey, and …
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As the rainy season approaches, homeowners are urged to safeguard their properties against potential damage proactively.
Olympia-based geotechnical engineer Calvin McCaughan, who has lived in …
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November is closing, and Christmas is fast approaching. Bring your family to local Yuletide celebrations.
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11/23/23
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Emergency shelter beds and outreach extended for “Hazardous Weather Advisory” November 24 through 29
“This coming weekend’s extreme weather is dangerous for those without shelter,” said Thurston County Corad of County Commissioners (BoCC) in a news release.
From November 24, …
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By Sage Hamilton
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11/22/23
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“Nickerson street is one of the last camps of the initial[ly] identified camps to be completely cleared and that should be finished by the end in two weeks' time by the end of November,” …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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11/22/23
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The Board of County Commissioners advised county staff on Monday, November 20, to remove 100-year floodplains from the purview of the county’s Shoreline Master Program (SMP).
The SMP is a …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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11/21/23
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Intercity Transit’s board of directors unanimously approved on Wednesday, November 15, an employment contract with Interim General Manager Emily Bergkamp, formally appointing her as the …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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11/20/23
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Government Closures for November 23 and 24
Thurston County offices. Residences of unincorporated Thurston County are urged to use the Sheriff’s office non-emergency number for …
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By Sage Hamilton
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11/20/23
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It lasted 20 years, November 1, 1955 – April 30, 1975, and is being commemorated for 13 years. That’s a long commemoration. Can you guess what “it” is? The National 50 …
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Thurston County Public Works (TCPW) has a new interactive map informing residents about road closures and traffic impacts in real time.
This initiative is part of the department's ongoing …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/17/23
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I have been asked several times lately to recommend holiday gifts for people interested in bird watching. First, recommendations for adults – children next week:
Everyone needs a bird …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) reported a couple missing in their social media post .
Last November 13, deputies responded to a welfare check after one was reported to …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/16/23
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Intercity Transit Authority (ITA) is warning commuters that it will be closed for Thanksgiving.
In a press release, ITA announced that its Dial-A-Lift, local and Express bus service, and Village …
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Christmas is the time of giving. Reignite your spirit of altruism through these charity events and local markets.
The Joy of Giving Drive, November 13-30 The Olympia Municipal Court …
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11/16/23
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Thurston County will hold a public meeting to discuss the proposed 2024 salaries for elected officials on Monday, November 20, at 6 p.m. at The Atrium, Room 110, 3000 Pacific Avenue SE, Olympia.
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A Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputy became involved in a single-vehicle collision on Interstate 5 Monday night, November 13.
In a social media post , TCSO reported that the …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/15/23
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Nisqually Tribe officials spoke with the Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, November 8, to discuss the possibility of the county allowing the tribe to handle its own building permits in …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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11/14/23
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