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Former Thurston County Sheriff John Snaza seeks election for state representative Position 2 in the Second Legislative District.
District 2 legislative races feature packed slate
With the Thurston County Aug. 6 Primary Election just weeks away, the county has officially released and delivered voters’ pamphlets containing … more
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JBLM’s DuPont gate set to close from July 29 – Aug. 5 for road construction
Beginning 5 a.m. Monday, July 29, the Joint Base Lewis-McChord DuPont gate will close to all travelers. The gate will reopen 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5 The closure of this gate allows crews to … more
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Thurston County Fair accepting entries for foods, art, hobbies and crafts
The Thurston County Fair is accepting open class entries from July 22 through July 29 at the Thurston County Fairgrounds. Categories include open class photography, foods, hobbies and crafts, art and … more
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Thurston County Voter Services opening in new location
Voter services are now available at a new location in Tumwater, at 2915 29th Ave. SW. Thurston County residents can register to vote and receive other voting services at this new location. … more
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Fire crews from across Thurston County respond to the scene of a fire in Tenino in this file photo. Effective last week, the Thurston County fire marshal has initiated a countywide outdoor burn ban from now through September.
Thurston County initiates countywide fire safety burn ban
Effective last week, the Thurston County fire marshal has initiated a countywide outdoor burn ban from now through September. According to a Thurston County press release, the decision was made … more
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Corey Comperatore, 50, pictured with his daughter Allyson. Comperatore died after diving to protect his family at a rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pa. on July 13, 2024.
Man who dived on his family to protect them killed at Trump rally shooting
Corey Comperatore, a 50-year-old man from Buffalo Township, Pa., died after a gunman opened fire during a rally for former President Donald Trump on Saturday evening. The former volunteer fire … more
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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he is rushed offstage by U.S. Secret Service agents after being grazed by a bullet during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Trump assassination attempt: Washington state politicians respond after former president bloodied by shooter
Responses from Washington state politicians poured in following the attempted assassination of former U.S. President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Trump suffered … more
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Republican candidate Donald Trump is seen with blood on his face surrounded by secret service agents as he is taken off the stage at a campaign event at Butler Farm Show Inc. in Butler, Pennsylvania, July 13, 2024.
WSU professor says assassination attempt is stark reminder that heated political rhetoric must cool
Saturday's assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump could be a moment of unity, for partisan politicians to ease back toward civility. Or it could just make things worse, said Cornell … more
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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he is rushed offstage by U.S. Secret Service agents after being grazed by a bullet during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Butler County district attorney Richard Goldinger said the shooter is dead after grazing former U.S. President Donald Trump with a bullet, killing one audience member and injuring another in the shooting. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Trump calls for unity, vows to move forward morning after attempted assassination
Former President Donald Trump said Sunday morning that it was "God alone who prevented" his death after he survived a Saturday evening assassination attempt at a campaign rally north of Pittsburgh. … more
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Aug. 6 primary election local voters’ pamphlets mailed
The Thurston County Auditor’s Office Elections Division mailed local voters’ pamphlets for the Aug. 6 primary election to all households in Thurston County Monday, July 8. For residents … more
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County subcommittee discusses costs, facility needs for courthouse renovations
A Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) subcommittee discussed facility needs, hybrid options and other related costs regarding its current project plan to renovate the Thurston County … more
Courthouse Campus Subcommittee considers space and maintenance needs
A subcommittee of the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) directed staff to explore additional options for space and facility needs that may differ from the current project plan of … more
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A Northern leopard frog is measured at Northwest Trek in Eatonville on Aug. 9, 2023.
Nearly 400 endangered frogs relocate from Eatonville to eastern Washington
Nearly 200 Northern leopard frog tadpoles, an endangered species, were relocated from Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in Eatonville to their new home at the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge in Royal … more
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Wayne Fournier speaks at his Thurston County Commissioner Campaign kick off party at the Kodiak Room in Tenino on Friday, June 21.
Thurston County commissioner Wayne Fournier eyes big developments for Grand Mound in run for reelection
Residents of Southwest Washington might soon be able to get a few swings in at Topgolf before finishing their night off with a Double Double and Animal Style fries, if a county commissioner has his … more
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Thurston County man convicted for brutally killing a dog sentenced to four years in prison 
A Thurston County man convicted in April for killing someone’s dog and throwing it into the Nisqually River in October 2023 was sentenced Friday to 48 months, or four years, in prison.  … more
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Authorities move through a marsh in the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge overnight in pursuit of a suspect in a double-murder.
Man accused of fatally shooting his pregnant wife and another man in Thurston County on Thursday 
A 21-year-old Lacey man accused of fatally shooting his pregnant wife and their roommate in Lacey on Thursday is being held without bail on a 72-hour review hold while the prosecutor’s office … more
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office creates dedicated cold case and missing persons unit
The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office has launched a two-person dedicated cold case and missing persons unit, the agency announced recently. “We are extremely excited about the … more
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Sandstone walls of Tenino’s Quarry Pool were covered with moss, ferns and dirt last year.
Tenino Quarry Pool renovations nearly finished as grand reopening approaches
One of Tenino’s top summertime attractions will return on Saturday, June 22, as the Quarry Pool will reopen after a several-year hiatus. The improved Tenino Quarry Pool, 399 W. Park Ave., … more
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Mount St. Helens is seen beyond Coldwater Lake, last year.
Multiple visitor centers remain open along Spirit Lake Highway after 2023 debris flow
Several recreational sites remain open to explore at Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument following the May 2023 debris flow, known as the South Coldwater Slide, according to a news release … more
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A mountain goat walks down a ridge at sunset near Paradise at Mount Rainier National Park in Ashford on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.
Timed-entry reservations begin at Mount National Park’s Paradise Corridor
Mount Rainier National Park timed-entry reservations for visits to the popular Paradise Corridor began Friday, May 24, and will run through Monday, Sept. 2. Many weekend and weekday advance-timed … more
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