LocalToxic algae blooms detected at Offut Lake, Lake Lawrence, Thurston County warnsThurston County issued health advisories for Offut Lake and Lake Lawrence last week after testing water samples.November 2, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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TravelWashington State Parks is raising fees for some stays. See which ones and whenUpdated March 18, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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LocalOlympia shutting down half of Squaxin Park for hazard tree removal ThursdayNovember 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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LocalAir quality alert issued for Mason County as Bear Gulch Fire continues to burnUpdated August 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
LocalPublic advised to avoid McIntosh Lake in Thurston County due to toxic algae bloomUpdated August 6, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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Washington StateWashington wildfire fighting efforts ‘finally’ get $20 million after delaysUpdated July 25, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Local9 Thurston County parks and conservation projects get $7.1 million from WA stateJuly 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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