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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Thurston County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 257 stories have been published about Thurston County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Thurston County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 257 stories have been published about Thurston County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Thurston County · Thurston County

Thurston County sheriff declares temporary staffing emergency

Coverage: 2 sources

Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders declared a temporary staffing emergency. He cited only 36 active deputies for the county of 150,000. Employee sickness/injury, academy wait times, background investigator constraints cited. The changes will remain in effect until the office has 45 of the 56 funded deputy positions filled.See the Story

Thurston County · Thurston County

Thurston County corrections deputy fired after sexual harassment complaint

Coverage: 2 sources

A Thurston County Sheriff's Office corrections deputy was fired under the office's sexual harassment policy. An investigation into the complaint found substantial evidence of sexual harassment. The behavior was a longstanding issue dating back to at least 2022, according to a sheriff's office news release. On Sept. 12, the sheriff asked the county's board of commissioners to fund sexual harassment training.See the Story

Olympia · Olympia

As federal shutdown looms, WA agencies told to start preparing

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

OLYMPIA — As a stalemate in “the other Washington” signals a potential shutdown of the federal government, some Washington state agencies have been directed to identify programs that could be affected if federal funds stop flowing to the state. Read more...See the Story

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LGBTQ+ · Olympia

National culture wars on race, LGBTQ+ rights come to WA schools

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Washington is getting a sustained taste of the national culture wars. The pandemic era’s protests against school closures and vaccinations have given way to a push by some on the right. News reports from around the nation underscore the breadth and depth of this battle. The confrontations are contributing to educator burnout as the profession struggles with a shortage of workers.See the Story

Olympia · Olympia

Do you love a good pie? Vote now in the semifinal round for Thurston County’s best pie

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

These four bakeries are the last standing in the battle for Olympia’s favorite pie. Vote now; voting ends on Oct. 2 at noon.See the Story

Olympia · Olympia

As federal shutdown looms, state agencies told to start preparing

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

OLYMPIA – As a stalemate in “the other Washington” signals a potential shutdown of the federal government, some Washington state agencies have been directed to identify programs that could be affected if federal funds stop flowing to the state.If Congress can’t pass a continuing resolution or spending bills by midnight on Saturday, the federal government would begin a partial shutdown Sunday, Oct. 1, the first day of the federal fiscal year.It’s…See the Story

Olympia · Olympia

The wind and rain is back. Expect 2 more rounds this week in the Olympia area

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

About a half-inch of rain fell here on Monday.See the Story

Olympia · Olympia

Olympia increasingly funny

Bravo played with the worst defense in SNL in the 9th round. Leading Celjani crushed Radomljans, Mura won away for the third time.See the Story

Olympia · Olympia

Parents, students speak out as Olympia decides to return to having police in schools

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

More than a dozen people spoke during public comment at the nearly five-hour long meeting.See the Story

Thurston County · Thurston County

Has the Fair Housing Act worked in Thurston County? Here’s what the data show

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The 50-year-old Act was designed to eliminate racial segregation.See the Story

Thurston County · Thurston County

What’s happening this week around Thurston County

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Local events happening Sept. 23-Oct. 1.See the Story

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