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Thurston County has scaled back its renovation plans for its courthouse complex, shown here in a 2022 file photo.
Thurston County nearing agreement on scaled-back courthouse renovation project
Thurston County commissioners unofficially agreed on a scaled-back renovation of its courthouse campus during a Wednesday, Jan. 8, work session. County staff put forth three reduced options to … more
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Thurston County commissioners to hold public hearing on planning policies update
The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) has scheduled a public hearing to hear input on a potential county-wide planning policies update. The proposed update can be viewed … more
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Jennifer Walker has been promoted from Thurston County public works director to assistant county manager.
Thurston County names new assistant county manager, public works director
Thurston County has named Jennifer Walker to the recently vacated assistant county manager position and Karen Weiss to replace her as public works director, County Manager Leonard Hernandez announced … more
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders speaks at a town hall meeting in Yelm earlier this year. The Sheriff's Office will start 2025 with a large amount of new equipment.
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office to receive new equipment
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is set to begin the new year with a large amount of upgraded equipment. The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved, Tuesday, Dec. 17, the … more
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Thurston County Commissioner Gary Edwards chats with community members during his retirement ceremony at The Atrium on Dec. 17.
In focus: Community celebrates retiring Thurston County commissioner
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Nisqually tribal fisherman Cliff Wells enjoys his day on the river catching chum salmon on the Nisqually River.
Nisqually fishermen fish for winter chum for first time in seven years
Despite the brisk temperatures on a recent December morning, Nisqually Tribe fishers and families were nothing but smiles on the Nisqually River as they fished for winter chum for the first time in … more
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Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse
Thurston County resident files recall petition against Commissioner Emily Clouse
A Thurston County resident has filed a petition to recall Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse for “acts of misfeasance and/or malfeasance and for violations of her oath of office.” … more
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Thurston County receives clean 2023 accountability audit report from state auditor’s office
Thurston County received a clean accountability audit report from the Washington State Auditor’s Office for the period of Jan. 1, 2023, through Dec. 31, 2023. The audit found that county … more
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Rachel Dreon, newly elected Thurston County Board of County Commissioner, smiles as she walks through the Rainier Round-Up Days Parade in this photo from August. Dreon, who was sworn in Tuesday, announced this week that she recently got married and will now be going by Rachel Grant.
County commissioner-elect announces marriage, last name change
Prior to her swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 17, Thurston County Commissioner-elect Rachel Dreon announced she had married her partner, Jeff Grant, on Dec. 13. The elected official opted to … more
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Sargent Engineers added four I-beams to one of the six Yelm bridges owned by Centralia this summer, and funding options for upgrades to the other five structures will be discussed in early 2025.
Centralia City Council to consider construction for five Yelm bridges needing repairs
The process to improve five Yelm bridges owned by the City of Centralia across the Centralia Canal is moving forward and backward at the same time. After the Centralia City Council approved … more
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Summer Miller was formally appointed as the budget and fiscal manager in the commissioners office.
Thurston County announces new leadership appointments
Thurston County announced the appointment of three key leadership positions within the organization. Summer Miller was formally appointed as the budget and fiscal manager in the commissioners office; … more
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Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez gives her final remarks during a Washington 3rd District Congressional debate at Lower Columbia College in Longview on Wednesday, Oct. 2.
MGP writes state schools superintendent seeking to expand CTE education
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, has written to the Washington state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to encourage the office to expand career and technical education (CTE) … more
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The City of Tenino will upgrade Tenino City Park thanks to a nearly $600,000 grant.
Tenino awarded Community Outdoor Athletic Facility Grant
The City of Tenino announced it received the Community Outdoor Athletic Facility Grant award for the sum of $589,700. The city will utilize the funds for its ballfield renovation project, as there … more
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez fields questions from audience members at her “Mocha with Marie” event, held at the Lewis County Coffee Co. The Station in Centralia, on Friday, Oct. 25.
MGP declares victory over Joe Kent in Third District, builds on margins from 2022 race
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, declared victory in her reelection bid for Congress Thursday evening. She did so following a projection by The Columbian. As of Friday morning, the … more
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Thurston County Elections staff prepare to remove the official ballot drop box from the Yelm Timberland Library as a Yelm police officer looks on on Nov. 5.
ELECTION 2024: Leaders emerging in general election races
While many races in the 2024 general election remain close as of Tuesday, leaders are emerging in the contests at the local and state levels. Initial results from the 2024 general election … more
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Multiple firefighters commit battery in the lane against Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders during the Fire and Ice charity basketball game at North Thurston High School on Nov. 2.
Fire and Ice: Charity basketball game raises nearly $7K for Shop With A Cop
The North Thurston High School basketball court was brimming last week with the kind of intensity found in a game with a state championship berth on the line. But something far more important … more
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Thurston County commissioners, from left, Carolina Mejia, Wayne Fournier, Tye Menser, Gary Edwards and Emily Clouse begin their Oct. 15 meeting.
Thurston County enters interlocal agreement for Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project
The Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project will enter its next phase thanks to the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners. The county commissioners voted 3-1 to approve a 25-year … more
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Thurston County Sheriff's Office will continue providing limited law enforcement services for the City of Tenino through 2027.
Thurston County extends contract with City of Tenino for law enforcement services
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office will continue providing law enforcement services to the City of Tenino exclusively for priority calls between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. daily from 2025 … more
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Lake Lawrence
Thurston County issues algae danger alert for Lake Lawrence
Thurston County Public Health and Social Services reported an algae danger alert for Lake Lawrence, Friday, Oct. 25. Lab results taken from Lake Lawrence on Oct. 22 detected microcystins toxin … more
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Thurston County set to introduce new court alternative program
Thurston County law and justice stakeholders announced on Monday, Oct. 21, the upcoming launch of the Thurston County Court Alternative Program (TC-CAP) on Dec. 1, 2024. The program will take an … more
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