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How the Washington state voter guide became a 110-year Democratic tradition
Starting next week, many Washington counties will send out voter guides for the state’s Aug. 6 primary. The sometimes 100-plus-page pamphlets are the pride and joy of many Washington election officials, providing free information on candidates, ballot measures and election resources directly to voters’ mailboxes. Though what’s in the booklet, how much it costs and who sends it out has changed since the first one was delivered 110 years ago,...
Deputies investigate serious head-on crash in Thurston Co., 1 patient airlifted
THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. - Deputies are investigating a crash in Rochester that required one victim to be airlifted to a nearby hospital early Tuesday morning. The Thurston County Sheriff’s Department (TCSD) sent out an alert at around 12:21 a.m. saying deputies were investigating a serious two-car crash in the 8700 block of Prather Rd. SW at Lee St. SW.
Thurston County dive rescue team hosts joint training on Nisqually River
The parking lot at the McKenna Park was filled with vehicles belonging to first responders in the morning hours of Thursday, June 27, as the Thurston County Dive Rescue Team hosted a joint training
Olympia police recover puppies in robbery case – two people face charges in Superior Court
OLYMPIA — Two people accused of bear-macing a woman and taking her puppies have been charged with first-degree robbery in Thurston County. The alleged robbery occurred June 26 at an encampment on Martin Way East, in an area commonly referred to as the Jungle. Olympia officers responded to a...
Thurston County native makes strides in music career with upcoming single, local concert
After 20 years in the music industry, Yelm resident and 1999 Yelm High School graduate Nui Aalona is nearing his big break in that world through his blend of country, reggae and R&B music,
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