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Police use tapes like this to cordon off crime scenes.
One dead in Tenino shooting, preliminary evidence points to self-defense
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) shared a news release on social media  Friday, January 12, of a shooting that led to one death. On New Year’s Day, TCSO deputies were … more
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The Port of Olympia Commission, along with Cliff Moore from Porthman Consulting, discussed whom to invite for a panel to interview candidates for the executive direction position.
Port Commission considers panel members for executive director candidate interviews
The Port of Olympia Commission discussed possible panel members to interview the final candidates for the executive director position at its meeting yesterday. Cliff Moore, a consultant from … more
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During the public hearing of the Board of County Commissioners for the Agricultural Code amendments, Community Farm Land Trust Co-chair Marcie Cleaver (podium) thanked the commissioners for listening to farmers’ concerns regarding farmland loss.
Thurston County residents express mixed reactions on Agricultural Code update
The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing yesterday, January 16, to collect community comments on the proposed changes to the counties Agriculture Code . Community … more
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Icy patches of roadway will greet drivers turning off of arterial streets in Tumwater, Lacey and Olympia tonight.
Freezing rain expected tonight, slippery roads predicted
Drivers are urged to use caution and drive slowly during the freezing rain that is predicted for tonight. According to a Winter Weather Advisory by the National Weather Service, the storm is … more
The spool of conduit was loaded on the trunk of the suspect’s car
Male suspect caught red-handed stealing at construction site
In the early hours of December 30, Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputies responded to a burglary at a residential construction site of a multistory building on 500 Legion Way SE. … more
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Olympia Strategic Communications Director Kellie Braseth announced the launch of Oly TV3, a city-run broadcast channel, at a city council on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
Cities launching their own TV channels
Olympia launched its cable-access television channel, Oly TV3, following the city's conclusion of its partnership with Thurston Community Media (TC Media). At Tuesday's city council meeting, … more
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The Capitol Campus fountain, the water frozen in place, with a view of the capital building.
Record-breaking freezing temperatures over weekend
Over the weekend, record-breaking freezing temperatures came to Thurston County and the rest of Western Washington. Temperatures dropped to 11 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday and a low of seventeen … more
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The scales of Justice represent the idea of decisions reached fairly and objectively by a weighing of evidence.
Teen makes bomb threat after ‘losing bet’
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputies reported a bomb threat hoax on their social media post . Deputies were dispatched to the Dollar General store in Rainier on Wednesday, … more
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Shown in the foreground, Port of Olympia Commissioner Bob Iyall, Nisqually Indian Tribe Chairman Willie Frank III and Port of Olympia's Director of Environmental & Planning Programs Shawn Gilbertson are shown at the January 8, 2024 event kicking off an eight-week underwater research project to evaluate sediment conditions in the East Bay of Budd Inlet.
Port of Olympia begins sampling activities to diagnose condition of Budd Inlet
The Port of Olympia deployed a research vessel on Monday, January 8, to help the Port collect sediment samples from Budd Inlet. The collected samples will be analyzed to help the Port identify … more
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Icy patches of roadway will greet drivers turning off of arterial streets in Tumwater, Lacey and Olympia tonight.
Increased outreach efforts and emergency shelter beds offered Thursday, January 11 through Monday, January 15 for Hazardous Weather Event
OLYMPIA – Upcoming snow and extreme cold temperatures are dangerous for those without shelter. The National Weather Service has issued a forecast for snow and below freezing nighttime weather … more
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District Court Executive Officer Frankie Peters (lower right) briefs the Tumwater Public Health and Safety Committee on the services of district court.
Thurston County District Court discontinues probation services
Thurston County District Court has discontinued its probation services, District Court Executive Officer Frankie Peters told a Tumwater committee on Tuesday, January 9. Peters attended this … more
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At the Olympia City Council meeting held Tuesday, January 9, 2024, Bishop Charlotte Beeler-Petty of Risen Faith Fellowship accepted the Dr. Martin King Jr. Day on behalf of the community.
County, Olympia set Monday as Martin Luther King Day
Thurston County and Olympia made separate proclamations celebrating Monday, January 15 as Martin Luther King Day in commemorating the slain civil rights activist pivotal in racial reforms in the … more
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With nowhere to go on Friday, September 15, 2023, five homeless individuals sat at the west end of the 7th Avenue Tunnel that cuts through downtown Olympia, shielded from the sun by a patio umbrella.
Thurston County to conduct annual homeless count
Thurston County’s Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) will hold its annual Point in Time Count (PIT) Annual Homeless Census from starting Thursday, January 25. This census will gather … more
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What's happening next week?
There are still a lot of local events in January waiting to be unveiled. more
Carrot patch is a group of parcels (shaded in gray) located 8 miles northeast of Oakville.
State agency ignores local requests to spare cutting of 270 acres of Capitol State Forest
Two hundred and seventy acres of “legacy” forestland in Capitol State Forest will be auctioned off by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) despite requests from … more
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners held an election and defined the commissioners’ representations to boards and commissions.
County confirms new chair and vice-chair
At yesterday’s meeting, the Board of County Commissioners elected District 3 Commissioner Tye Menser and District 4 Commissioner Wayne Fournier as chair and vice-chair, respectively. … more
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This is the iconic sign+wall at the Thurston County Courthouse
Thurston County Board of Health adds three members
Thurston County welcomed three new members to its Board of Health (BoH) – Heidi Knadel, Perla Newton, and Tanzania Zenzali-Marshall, as reported in a county press release yesterday, January 9, … more
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The stolen 2022 Hyundai Elantra slammed into a guardrail after a high-speed chase with Thurston County Sheriff’s Office deputies
Suspect steals car, rams patrol vehicle in pursuit
On December 28, Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputies successfully arrested a suspect in a high-speed pursuit involving a stolen 2022 Hyundai Elantra. In TCSO’s police … more
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The Port of Olympia Commission decided to defer the elections of its officers until January 22.
Port of Olympia Commission defers election of officers
The newly expanded five-member Port of Olympia Commission deferred the election of its new officers until its next regular meeting on January 22. The commission was scheduled to vote on its new … more
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Parents are invited to join these sessions on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, providing a space for sharing experiences, gaining insights, and building connections with others facing similar journeys.
Thurston County invites parents to join parenting and postpartum support group
To foster a supportive community for parents navigating the challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting infants, the Thurston County Maternal Childhood Health program has announced regular … more
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