Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Olympia’s recent survey revealed what might be obvious to many residents: Homelessness is the top issue cited by respondents, with 85% saying that they are dissatisfied with housing and …
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Intercity Transit (IT) is looking to recruit more full-time employees than they originally planned to hire with their 2023 budget.
Its board of directors, the Intercity Transit Authority (ITA), …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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7/24/23
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) arrested two suspects who were arrested in connection with a dead body found inside a burned vehicle in the Grand Mound area last April.
On April …
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The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (WSDNR) is reminding drone hobbyists not to fly their drones near wildfires.
WSDNR said on its website that the United States Forest Service …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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7/21/23
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Expect day and night mortar training to generate loud noises July 24 at 8 p.m. to July 28 at 11:59 p.m. from the Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord Base (JBLM).
“Live munitions are fired into the …
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 1, at 3:30 p.m. to discuss the Olympia Joint Plan update.
The county reminded the public in a press …
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7/21/23
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Members of the proposed county-level Utility Advisory Committee (UAC) would be elected by utility ratepayers instead of being appointed, as was proposed by earlier versions of a resolution seeking …
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County (BGCTC) has appointed Shellica Trevino as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective July 1, 2023.
BGCTC is the local chapter of the Boys and Girls …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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7/19/23
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The Port of Olympia Commission wants to hear from the public whether future commissioners should get increased pay.
Port Commissioners are currently paid $600 a month and get $128 for every day …
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Washington is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline this month. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is the nationwide, three-digit dialing code …
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7/18/23
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Thurston Community Media (TCMedia) has launched a free app for watching TCMedia content and live streaming of local government meetings, community-created videos, and shows such as Mission Nonprofit.
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7/17/23
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Plans to convert the OYO Hotel into long-term housing for seniors and adults with disabilities have now been scrapped as the property has been acquired, Port of Olympia Acting Executive Director Rudy …
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Capital Lakefair is still open until this Sunday, July 16, at the Heritage Park in Olympia
This Saturday will be the event’s highlight, with the Lakefair Grand Parade kicking off at 4:45 …
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7/14/23
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A man who rammed into two Thurston County Sheriff’s deputies arresting him on a warrant for child molestation has been sentenced to seven years in jail.
In May, a jury trial found Bradley …
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Senior Planner Paul Brewster updated the Thurston Regional Planning Council Transportation Policy Board about the Rural Community Support Program Call for Projects schedule and the county’s …
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The estate of the suspect in a 2020 Portland shooting who was fatally shot by law enforcement has filed a wrongful death lawsuit with the U.S. District Court in Tacoma.
According to a …
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Tumwater will join a countywide committee to oversee the distribution of the second tranche of the national settlement funds from opioid manufacturers and distributors, which City Attorney Karen …
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7/12/23
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Intercity Transit will be providing transport service to Joint Base Lewis-McChord for the public who wish to see the JBLM Airshow being hosted at the base this weekend, July 15 and 16.
According …
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Two out of four commissioner candidates for District Five participated in a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters (LVW) of Thurston County in collaboration with Thurston Community Media.
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The Port of Olympia has chosen the administrator of a $9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Maritime Administration that will be used to support various construction …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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7/11/23
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