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- It’s the final stop for your Christmas tree6 hrs ago
As holiday celebrations come to an end, those looking for a place to stash their dried-out Christmas tree have a variety of options throughout Thurston County. All trees, including flocked trees, must … More »It’s the final stop for your Christmas tree
- Long Lake a jumping-off point for Polar Bear Plungers in …12 hrs ago
About 600 people took a brisk swim at Long Lake at 1 p.m. Tuesday as part of Lacey’s annual Polar Bear Plunge. More »Long Lake a jumping-off point for Polar Bear Plungers in Lacey
- Award goes to Kilmoyer, helper to homeless in Thurston …14 hrs ago
South Sound advocate for the homeless Selena Kilmoyer recently was recognized as the 2012 Hero of the Houseless by the Thurston County Housing Task Force. More »Award goes to Kilmoyer, helper to homeless in Thurston County
- Shots fired in downtown Olympia; Seattle man is arreste …18 hrs ago
A 30-year-old Seattle man was arrested and booked into Thurston County Jail after firing a 9 mm handgun in the 300 block of Fourth Avenue East in Olympia about 1:45 a.m. today, according to Olympia po … More »Shots fired in downtown Olympia; Seattle man is arrested
- Woman hurt in Tumwater crash; driver arrested21 hrs ago
Tumwater police are investigating a single-car crash that occurred in the 5700 block of Littlerock Road about 1:30 a.m. today. More »Woman hurt in Tumwater crash; driver arrested
- Fiscal cliff deal includes Wash. sales-tax break21 hrs ago
U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell says the "fiscal-cliff" tax bill that passed by a vote of 89-8 early this morning includes the sales-tax deduction for taxpayers in Washington and a half-dozen other states. Cantwell … More »Fiscal cliff deal includes Wash. sales-tax break
- Thurston PUD down another commissionerTue, Jan 1, 2013
Alan Corwin, dean of the Thurston Public Utility District commission, has resigned from the board, the second commissioner to leave the commission in 2012. More »Thurston PUD down another commissioner
- 36th death of year for JBLM in AfghanistanTue, Jan 1, 2013
A Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier died Saturday in Afghanistan, the 36th and likely last reported fatality from the local base in 2012. More »36th death of year for JBLM in Afghanistan
- Kids get jump on New Year’sTue, Jan 1, 2013
Olympia’s Hands On Children’s Museum kicked off its New Year’s celebration 12 hours early with a “Noon Year’s Eve Party” Monday that brought in more than 600 children and parents for a countdown to watch … More »Kids get jump on New Year’s
- Stage 1 burn ban declared in Thurston CountyMon, Dec 31, 2012
Outdoor burning, and fires in fireplaces or uncertified wood stoves is banned in Thurston County with the declaration of a stage one burn ban Monday, according to the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency. More »Stage 1 burn ban declared in Thurston County
- SPSCC to close at 5 p.m. todayMon, Dec 31, 2012
South Puget Sound Community College in Olympia will close at 5 p.m. today, and will remain closed tomorrow for the New Year's holiday, according to an announcement from the college. Regular college services … More »SPSCC to close at 5 p.m. today
- Lewis-McChord soldier dies in AfghanistanMon, Dec 31, 2012
A Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier died Saturday from wounds suffered in Afghanistan, according to the Department of Defense. More »Lewis-McChord soldier dies in Afghanistan
- Role-playing group steps back in timeMon, Dec 31, 2012
While the Seattle Seahawks and the St. Louis Rams were competing on the gridiron Sunday, a clash of a different sort was taking place at Wonderwood Park in Lacey. More »Role-playing group steps back in time
- Property, politics and pot — here are 2012’s top local …Mon, Dec 31, 2012
Property rights, political change and pot legalization were among the biggest issues affecting Thurston County residents in 2012. Following is The Olympian’s list of the top 10 stories of the year, in … More »Property, politics and pot — here are 2012’s top local stories
- Idle No More supporters fill Westfield Capital mall in flash …Sat, Dec 29, 2012
Drums, chanting and roars of applause echoed through Westfield Capital mall Saturday in Olympia during a flash mob to show support for the indigenous tribes of Canada. More »Idle No More supporters fill Westfield Capital mall in flash mob
- Gregoire budget plan would pull state Guard from Olympia …Sat, Dec 29, 2012
Gov. Chris Gregoire’s budget proposals this month include spending $47 million to replace the Military Department’s armories in Olympia and Puyallup with a new “readiness center” that is cheaper to run … More »Gregoire budget plan would pull state Guard from Olympia Armory
- Death notices for Dec. 30, 2012Sat, Dec 29, 2012
Allen, Leonard Richard, 75, Tenino, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia. Funeral Alternatives of Washington, Tumwater, 360-753-1065. More »Death notices for Dec. 30, 2012
- Sheriff's Office hosting ammunition, firearms disposal event …Sat, Dec 29, 2012
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office is hosting an event for the public to bring any unwanted firearms, ammunition or expired prescription drugs for disposal next month. More »Sheriff's Office hosting ammunition, firearms disposal event in January
- Thurston Sheriff's deputies searching for missing Yelm …Sat, Dec 29, 2012
Thurston County Sheriff's deputies are searching for a Yelm woman who has been missing since Dec. 22, according to a news release. More »Thurston Sheriff's deputies searching for missing Yelm woman
- Still have that tree?Sat, Dec 29, 2012
As Christmas celebrations come to an end, those looking for a place to stash their dried-out spruce have a variety of options throughout Thurston County. All trees, including flocked trees, must have ornaments, … More »Still have that tree?
- A welcome problem at port: Lots of businessSat, Dec 29, 2012
Increased activity at the Port of Olympia’s marine terminal has produced both a good and bad problem: the good news is that the marine terminal is flush with exports and imports; the bad news is that the … More »A welcome problem at port: Lots of business
- New year, big changes for policeSat, Dec 29, 2012
The New Year will bring big changes for the Tumwater Police Department, with new staff, resurrected programs and more space. More »New year, big changes for police
- Inslee hires area agency to help fill CabinetSat, Dec 29, 2012
Gov.-elect Jay Inslee’s transition team has hired headhunters who are shopping nationwide for talented people to run top agencies in the new administration. More »Inslee hires area agency to help fill Cabinet
- TRAFFIC ALERT: SB I-5 slow through DuPont due to crashFri, Dec 28, 2012
SB I-5 crash at DuPont creating long delays. More »TRAFFIC ALERT: SB I-5 slow through DuPont due to crash
- UPDATE 2 - Lt. Gov. Owen: ‘significant progress’ in Senate …Fri, Dec 28, 2012
Senate leaders trying to sort out a transition plan that shifts majority power from Democrats to Republicans led to “significant progress” this morning, according to Lt. Gov. Brad Owen . Owen, a Democrat … More »UPDATE 2 - Lt. Gov. Owen: ‘significant progress’ in Senate talks
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