Thurston County News

Outdoor burning restrictions are set to begin in three more Washington state counties.

Six people were killed in four separate crashes on Nebraska roads from Friday, May 29-through Sunday, May 31, 2009.

Thurston County authorities seized 11 dogs, 5 horses and a mule from a rural Thurston County property.

Thurston County's needle-exchange program has been controversial since Day 1. It was 14 years ago when Dr.

Thurston County officials are pleading for state government to contribute $200,000 per year to help cover law enforcement costs in a county where a significant portion of the land cannot be taxed because it is held in trust on behalf of American Indian tribes.

The budget plans soon to be released by state lawmakers could slash more than 8,000 jobs in state agencies, colleges and public schools as legislators search for additional cuts to cover the most recent drop in state revenue.

After more than 40 years in operation, the Thurston County Parks and Recreation Department is set to close May 31, a victim of proposed budget cuts, the Olympian reported Sunday.

WALLA WALLA, Wash-- Cal Brown's execution was supposed to be just an hour away, but the State Supreme Court voted five to four to stop it.

In a 5-4 ruling, the high court, led by Justice Charles Johnson, granted the last-minute appeal that was filed by Brown's lawyers on Wednesday after Thurston County Superior Court Judge Chris Wickham denied a ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. - Thurston County Sheriff Dan Kimball is warning the public that an apparent decision to cut his department's budget is "irresponsible" will put the community at "grave risk." "I truly believe ...

Parents in Thurston County are on alert after a third incident in which a student was followed on the way home from school.

The Business Examiner has partnered with local agencies to recognize this year's Health Care Champions.

The Thurston County Sheriff's Office is offering training on crime reduction for people managing multiple housing units.

A man who robbed a Thurston County grocery clerk early Tuesday was photographed from multiple angles by surveillance cameras.

In October, the Vader City Council voted to support the Thurston County Public Utilities District's plan to take control of the water system of the Enchanted Valley Country Club, adjacent to the town of Vader.

Watching guitarist Nels Cline attack his electric axe with an egg whisker at his 2005 International Festival Musique Actuelle Victoriaville performance helps explain the perennial question of how he does what ...

Thurston County residents will celebrate "All-Heritage Day" next Oct. 12 - a day known to most others as Columbus Day.

All businesses in Thurston County will be able to file their Personal Property Listings electronically this year.

Thurston County is taking its first baby step towards managing some of its most congested roads more efficiently.