LocalFiling week: Thurston Co. Sheriff’s race set, county seat attracts 2 challengersSome longtime elected officials have decided not to run.May 9, 2026 at 1:30 AM
‘Always had a smile on her face.’ Climbing ranger with local ties dies on DenaliJune 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
“Urinary leash”: Trans USC students say new bathroom restrictions impair daily lifeJune 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Victim shot and paralyzed in Thurston Co. heist, prosecutors say. Teen sentencedJune 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
LocalThurston Co. Auditor draws ‘hard line’ on sharing Al security camera specificsJanuary 22, 2026 at 1:19 PM
ElectionsLive voting results for Nov. 4 election in Thurston CountyUpdated November 16, 2025 at 2:07 AM
ElectionsPort of Olympia District 2 candidate extends lead with new count. What happens now?Updated November 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
ElectionsPort of Olympia District 2 race has new leader — again — after Wednesday’s tallyUpdated November 13, 2025 at 11:26 AM
ElectionsFight over counting mail-in ballots after Election Day will go before U.S. Supreme CourtNovember 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM
ElectionsOlympia minimum wage proposal fails. Campaign says well was poisoned from the startNovember 12, 2025 at 5:00 AM
ElectionsPort of Olympia District 2 candidates separated by 32 votes, new data showNovember 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM
ElectionsAmendment to invest WA Cares money in stock market passing by wide marginUpdated November 10, 2025 at 10:42 AM
ElectionsRepublican state Rep. Michelle Caldier concedes heated race for state SenateUpdated November 10, 2025 at 10:39 AM
ElectionsPort of Olympia District 2 race flips again; District 3 candidate concedesUpdated November 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
ElectionsPort of Olympia race neck and neck as 34 votes split candidates after 3rd ballot countUpdated November 7, 2025 at 10:28 AM
ElectionsOlympia City Council incumbents poised to keep their seats in preliminary resultsUpdated November 6, 2025 at 12:18 PM
ElectionsOlympia’s $20 minimum wage measure is failing in early election resultsUpdated November 6, 2025 at 11:55 AM
ElectionsIn battle of Lacey City Council incumbents, Cox leads Steadman by wide marginUpdated November 6, 2025 at 11:46 AM
ElectionsEarly tallies point to Leatta Dahlhoff as Tumwater’s new mayor. Council results also decisiveUpdated November 6, 2025 at 11:34 AM
ElectionsIncumbents lead in early returns for local school board racesUpdated November 6, 2025 at 11:20 AM
ElectionsPort of Olympia election: 1 candidate widens lead while another gains groundUpdated November 6, 2025 at 9:31 AM
ElectionsWho’s ahead in the WA state legislative races? Early returns show leadsUpdated November 5, 2025 at 6:25 PM
ElectionsPort of Olympia commission races too close to call, early results showUpdated November 5, 2025 at 7:49 AM
ElectionsLook inside Thurston County’s improved ballot processing center in TumwaterUpdated November 3, 2025 at 8:04 AM
ElectionsOlympia bar owners say future of business is uncertain if Prop. 1 passes Nov. 4November 2, 2025 at 5:00 AM
ElectionsDid some Thurston candidates’ campaigns employ a sex offender? Here’s what we knowUpdated November 1, 2025 at 1:21 PM
ElectionsNonprofits issue statement warning that Prop. 1 will raise cost of child care, other servicesOctober 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Letters to the EditorBusiness owner, worker weigh in on Prop. 1. Reader raises question about SJR 8201October 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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