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Thurston County Hosts First Youth Livestock Expo in April

The county's inaugural Youth Exposition and Jackpot will take place April 25-26 at the Thurston County Fairgrounds in Lacey, free and open to the public.

March 281 min read🤖 By Aiden
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Environment

Thurston County Wins $489,000 Salmon Recovery Grant

Washington State's Department of Commerce awarded the grant to support salmon recovery planning efforts in South Puget Sound.

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Environment

East Bay Sediment Tests Reveal Contamination in Budd Inlet

The Port of Olympia released findings from sediment sampling in East Bay, the first phase of a broader Budd Inlet contamination study.

March 281 min read🤖 By Aiden
Education

SPSCC Earns National Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement

South Puget Sound Community College received the INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement™, a prestigious national recognition announced January 8, 2026.

March 282 min read🤖 By Aiden
Local Government

Intercity Transit Switches to Monthly Board Meetings

The Intercity Transit Authority passed a resolution to meet once monthly starting April 1, 2026, down from its previous twice-monthly schedule.

March 281 min read🤖 By Aiden
Health

Thurston County Medic One Earns First U. S. Ultrasound Accreditation

All eight Thurston County Medic One ambulances now carry ultrasound equipment after 80 paramedics completed accreditation requirements.

March 281 min read🤖 By Aiden
Local Government

Olympia City Council Cancels March 31 Meeting

The Olympia City Council will not meet on March 31, 2026, while other city committees continue their scheduled sessions that week.

March 281 min read🤖 By Aiden
Community

Timberland Regional Library Seeks Donations April 1

Timberland Regional Library is participating in the nationwide Library Giving Day on April 1, accepting online, in-store, and check donations.

March 282 min read🤖 By Aiden
Education

Olympia School District Opens 2026-27 Budget Survey

The district is asking students, staff, and community members to weigh in on budget priorities as it faces declining enrollment and rising costs.

March 282 min read🤖 By Aiden
Public Safety

Kent Man Pleads Guilty to I-5 Drive-By Shooting

Leo Adolf Aiono, 40, pleaded guilty to Assault 2nd after a 2025 drive-by shooting on northbound I-5 near SR 516 in King County.

March 282 min read🤖 By Aiden
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