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Ballots being sorted, photo November 7, 2022.
Remote voter registration closes Monday to vote in Special Election
Thurston County reminds community members of next week's voter registration deadlines for the February 13 special election. In a press release, the Office of the County Auditor reminded that … more
TCSO and law enforcement chased after a black 2005 Ford F350 for 30 minutes before the suspect was arrested.
Pickup driver rams deputy and recruit during chase
Two deputies were rushed to a hospital following a dangerous pursuit involving local law enforcement agencies in the early hours of January 26, Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) reported … more
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Tessa Gardner-Brown, a consultant from Floyd|Snider, showed the Port of Olympia Commission several sediment management measures that DES had studied.
Sediment control planning is the focus of Deschutes Estuary work this year, state tells port
The Washington Department of Enterprise Services (DES) continues to plan the removal of the 5th Avenue Dam and restoring the Deschutes Estuary. For this year, DES will focus on completing an … more
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Distressed female nurse in hospital corridor
Our Healthcare System is Broken: Part 1
Broken is: ACCESS – to primary care for one EMERGENCY CARE – long waits, delayed care, lack of beds causing unnecessary suffering or worse INSURANCE - access and cost... more
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Landslide warning due to heavy rain that has put pressure on soil instability, which increases the risk of landslides.
Increased threat of landslide alert for Western Washington this week
A Hazardous Weather Conditions alert with “an increased threat of landslides in western Washington” has been issued by the National Weather Service (NOAA). This is due to the large amount … more
Two suspects with warrants were found with a large quantity of fentanyl, as well as meth, firearms, and $4,000 US dollars, among others.
Police arrest two suspected dealers, uncover large quantity of fentanyl and guns
Two individuals were arrested on January 22 at a local hotel near the intersection of Marvin Road NE and Quinault Drive NE, Thurston County Sheriff’s Office reported on their social media post … more
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Washington's 22nd Legislative District (LD22) is shown in purple and covers Olympia and parts of Lacey and Tumwater. South and west of LD22 is the 35th LD, which also covers Mason County. East and south of Lacey is the LD2, which covers most of Pierce County. The district shown in blue is LD20 which covers most of Lewis and Cowlitz Counties.
Virtual Town Hall for 22nd Legislative District is this Tuesday
To learn more about the issues that district residents face, the 22nd Legislative District Virtual Town Hall will be live-streamed on Facebook on Tuesday, January 30, at 7 p.m. “The 22nd … more
TRPC senior planner Amy Hatch-Winecka updated the public on the Rural Transit Program enhancements at the BoCC meeting on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
Thurston Regional Planning Council updates public on ruralTRANSIT route enhancements
The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) updated the public on the Rural Transit Program , with senior planner Amy Hatch-Winecka presenting on recent enhancements, including extending service … more
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Get your flu shot.
Two Thurston County residents die of influenza
Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) reports two influenza-related deaths for the 2023-2024 flu season. In a statement released Wednesday, January 17, PHSS reported these … more
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What's happening next week?
Let us brace ourselves for January’s last hurray! 1970s Boogie Down Dance, Friday, January 26, 2 – 5 p.m. There will be a time portal to the 70s with exceptionally decorated large … more
The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners met yesterday, January 23, 2024, for its agenda-setting meeting.
County working with lobbyist for federal funding, adds Yelm representative to solid waste committee
At a meeting yesterday, January 23, the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) decided to extend its contract with Strategies 360 to help the county process federal funding, extending … more
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Female suspect allegedly shoots boyfriend, flees to Pierce County
A woman who allegedly shot her boyfriend was arrested after fleeing to Pierce County and getting stopped there. On January 21, Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputies responded to … more
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Port of Olympia Commission held the election of its officers on Monday, January 22.
Port of Olympia Commission re-elects Iyall president
The Port of Olympia Commission unanimously voted to re-elect Commissioner Bob Iyall as its president on Monday, January 22. Iyall was the commission president before Commissioner Amy Evans … more
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A slide from the port staff’s January 8 presentation showed that the port and Tumwater’s habitat conservation plan details mitigation efforts for four species listed under the Endangered Species Act.
Port agrees to extend partnership with Tumwater for completion of habitat conservation plan
  The Port of Olympia Commission amended an interlocal agreement with the city of Tumwater to extend their partnership and continue developing a habitat conservation plan (HCP). The … more
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Thurston County Courthouse
Grant approved for funding support and treatment by Thurston County to 3 organizations
Three community organizations will receive a total of $640,000 funding in Treatment Sales Tax (TST) funds over two years to provide services in Thurston County. The grants for the three … more
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Eileen McKenzieSullivan receives Melvin Jones Fellow plaque from Lion Jim Pitchford. Bob McKenzieSullivan looks on.
Olympia Host Lions honors Eileen McKenzieSullivan for humanitarian work
"The most important thing in life is to be of service," Eileen McKenzieSullivan told the Olympia Host Lions Club recently as she accepted a Melvin Jones Fellowship from Lion Dudley (Jim) Pitchford. … more
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This image is not of the Thurston County Jail nor of the individual accused of destroying a fire-suppression system there.
Inmate death at Thurston County Jail under investigation
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputies and Thurston County Fire Department personnel responded to an incident at 5:30 in the early morning of January 19 at the Thurston County Jail, … more
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Intercity Transit (IT) Fleet and Facilities Director Jonathan Yee (left-most in second row) briefs their board of directors on the staff’s recommendations for their transition to a zero-emission fleet.
Recommendations for Intercity Transit’s zero-transition plan rely on mixed fleet
Intercity Transit (IT) Fleet and Facilities Director Jonathan Yee presented to their board of directors the staff’s recommendations for the agency’s transition to a zero-emission fleet … more
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Ballots being sorted, photo November 7, 2022.
Thurston County Auditor’s Elections Division sends out special election ballots to military and overseas voters
In preparation for the upcoming Special Election on Tuesday, February 13, the Thurston County Auditor’s Elections Division announced that it has successfully mailed more than 8,934 Special … more
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K9 Igo posing for a photo after successfully tracking down the suspect.
K9 tracks suspect down after police chase in a stolen vehicle
K9 Igo from Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) successfully tracked down a suspect who had recently fled from multiple agencies, TCSO K9 Unit shared on their social media post . The … more
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