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Flu vaccine should be considered ‘essential’ this year, state health experts say

Health & Fitness

Flu vaccine should be considered ‘essential’ this year, state health experts say

State health officials recommend everyone 6 months or older get vaccinated for the flu.

October 1, 2020, 5:45 AM

Smoke again in forecast for Western Washington this week

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Smoke again in forecast for Western Washington this week

Officials warned the hotel not to evict residents, but people are still being forced out

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Officials warned the hotel not to evict residents, but people are still being forced out

Thurston County confirms COVID-19 outbreak at jail, 16 new cases across county

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Thurston County confirms COVID-19 outbreak at jail, 16 new cases across county

Curious about North Thurston’s plan for the fall? An announcement is coming this week

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Curious about North Thurston’s plan for the fall? An announcement is coming this week

Downtown merchants ask for support as survey paints grim picture for businesses

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Downtown merchants ask for support as survey paints grim picture for businesses

August 16, 2020, 5:45 AM

North Thurston PE teacher runs 72 miles in 24 hours to raise money for food bank, NAACP

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North Thurston PE teacher runs 72 miles in 24 hours to raise money for food bank, NAACP

June 22, 2020, 5:45 AM

Masking requirement can limit COVID-19 spread and keep Thurston County moving ahead

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Masking requirement can limit COVID-19 spread and keep Thurston County moving ahead

May 30, 2020, 1:41 PM

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29-year-old Olympia motorcyclist dies in I-5 crash Friday

Most residents at Olympia memory care facility have tested positive for COVID-19

Thurston official extends recommendation for schools as 25 more COVID-19 cases reported

Downtown folk school reopens, Lacey gets a new Italian restaurant, longtime business closes

3 Thurston County Prosecutor’s Office employees test positive for COVID-19

Thurston Public Health releases details on COVID-19 outbreak at Tumwater care facility

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Thurston Public Health releases details on COVID-19 outbreak at Tumwater care facility

When can social distancing be relaxed? UW model keeps moving date later for Washington

Washington state

When can social distancing be relaxed? UW model keeps moving date later for Washington

Costco to make mask-wearing mandatory for customers during coronavirus pandemic

Business

Costco to make mask-wearing mandatory for customers during coronavirus pandemic

Where’s my stimulus money? IRS updates website to answer questions, post new info

Business

Where’s my stimulus money? IRS updates website to answer questions, post new info

April 29, 2020, 5:00 AM

Tacoma nurse brought COVID-19 home. Now her husband is on a ventilator, fighting for his life

Washington state

Tacoma nurse brought COVID-19 home. Now her husband is on a ventilator, fighting for his life

Job fair familiar to military community will host latest event online

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Job fair familiar to military community will host latest event online

Gov. Inslee expected to announce plans to reopen Washington state fishing

Health & Fitness

Gov. Inslee expected to announce plans to reopen Washington state fishing

Eastern Washington county takes back its decision to reopen non-essential businesses

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Eastern Washington county takes back its decision to reopen non-essential businesses

April 23, 2020, 12:34 PM

Olympia mother and son make ‘small magic’ in a time of uncertainty

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Olympia mother and son make ‘small magic’ in a time of uncertainty

April 21, 2020, 5:45 AM

State sues Tacoma apartment complex accused of defying coronavirus eviction orders

Politics & Government

State sues Tacoma apartment complex accused of defying coronavirus eviction orders

Thurston commission pauses $19 million jail expansion

Politics & Government

Thurston commission pauses $19 million jail expansion

In part citing ‘increasingly hostile behavior’ by some riders, IT explains move to reservation-only

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In part citing ‘increasingly hostile behavior’ by some riders, IT explains move to reservation-only

Update: Most stimulus payments will be out Wednesday, US Treasury says

Washington state

Update: Most stimulus payments will be out Wednesday, US Treasury says

State Supreme Court orders DOC to take steps to protect inmates, report plan Monday

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State Supreme Court orders DOC to take steps to protect inmates, report plan Monday

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