News from the The Olympian providing coverage of what's happening in Thurston County and Washington state's capital, Olympia.

Thurston County deputy pursues white truck Monday, Aug 5, 2024
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Thurston County deputy pursues white truck Monday, Aug 5, 2024
Seahawks go on the defensive with first pick in NFL Draft
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Seahawks go on the defensive with first pick in NFL Draft
Lacey Fire Department celebrates 75 years of protecting the community
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Lacey Fire Department celebrates 75 years of protecting the community
Belly up to Mount Olympus, the new taproom at the Tumwater Craft District
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Belly up to Mount Olympus, the new taproom at the Tumwater Craft District
Thurston County deputies pursue driver on Chehalis Western Trail
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Thurston County deputies pursue driver on Chehalis Western Trail
Unique state/tribal partnership helps create new park in Washington state
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Unique state/tribal partnership helps create new park in Washington state
New Olympia arcade will feature games, food and even a robot bartender
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New Olympia arcade will feature games, food and even a robot bartender
Let's Go Rally in Olympia Touts Upcoming Statewide Initiative Ballot Vote
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Let's Go Rally in Olympia Touts Upcoming Statewide Initiative Ballot Vote
Olympia ‘Souperman' is a local hero to his neighbors in providing nourishing meals
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Olympia ‘Souperman' is a local hero to his neighbors in providing nourishing meals
Dash camera video shows WA State Patrol trooper arresting woman suffering brain bleed
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Dash camera video shows WA State Patrol trooper arresting woman suffering brain bleed
Where Seahawks coach search stands after Ben Johnson backs out. Enter ... Mike Kafka?
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Where Seahawks coach search stands after Ben Johnson backs out. Enter ... Mike Kafka?
Over 100 homes sold for $1 million in Thurston County in 2023. Here’s where they are located.
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Over 100 homes sold for $1 million in Thurston County in 2023. Here’s where they are located.
How close are the Seattle Seahawks to hiring a head coach?
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How close are the Seattle Seahawks to hiring a head coach?
Thurston County Judge Rules on Petition to Remove Trump from Washington state Presidential Ballot
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Thurston County Judge Rules on Petition to Remove Trump from Washington state Presidential Ballot
Long Vacant Olympia Diner Being Revitalized by New Owners, Same Name
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Long Vacant Olympia Diner Being Revitalized by New Owners, Same Name
How, why Jody Allen decided it was time to let Pete Carroll go despite his unprecedented success
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How, why Jody Allen decided it was time to let Pete Carroll go despite his unprecedented success
Dontae Payne Sworn-In as Olympia's First Black Mayor
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Dontae Payne Sworn-In as Olympia's First Black Mayor
Officials gather at Capitol Lake to commemorate step in restoring Deschutes Estuary
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Officials gather at Capitol Lake to commemorate step in restoring Deschutes Estuary
Emotions Run High at Gathering for Evergreen Student Who Died From Apparent CO2 Poisoning
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Emotions Run High at Gathering for Evergreen Student Who Died From Apparent CO2 Poisoning
Downtown Olympia Arcade to Add New Kitchen and Bar Amenities
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Downtown Olympia Arcade to Add New Kitchen and Bar Amenities
Heavy travel volumes on roads, rails & in the air anticipated for Thanksgiving week
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Heavy travel volumes on roads, rails & in the air anticipated for Thanksgiving week
An Olympia Man Was on the World’s Worst Soccer Team. Now His Story is a Hollywood Movie
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An Olympia Man Was on the World’s Worst Soccer Team. Now His Story is a Hollywood Movie
Shelton residents push back against proposed Taylor Shellfish oyster farm in Oakland Bay
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Shelton residents push back against proposed Taylor Shellfish oyster farm in Oakland Bay
Thousands of Pro-Palestine Protesters March to Washington State Capitol
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Thousands of Pro-Palestine Protesters March to Washington State Capitol
Restoration Project Breathes New Life into 85-Year-Old Capitol Campus Monument
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Restoration Project Breathes New Life into 85-Year-Old Capitol Campus Monument
Matching Thurston County programs give young farmers a boost in growing their business
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Matching Thurston County programs give young farmers a boost in growing their business
Boo-Coda Halloween Hearse Parade Is A Scream, No Bones About It
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Boo-Coda Halloween Hearse Parade Is A Scream, No Bones About It
Remember the New Pickleball Destination in NE Lacey? The Restaurant and Bar Has Opened
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Remember the New Pickleball Destination in NE Lacey? The Restaurant and Bar Has Opened
Aw-Shucks! 2023 OysterFest Speedy Competition Serves Up Delicacies on the Half Shell
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Aw-Shucks! 2023 OysterFest Speedy Competition Serves Up Delicacies on the Half Shell
Featured Artist's Butterfly Mural Takes Flight for 2023 Olympia Arts Walk
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Featured Artist's Butterfly Mural Takes Flight for 2023 Olympia Arts Walk