Smoke from the Bear Gulch fire in Olympic National Forest has reached Thurston County, reduced visibility in the area and prompted an air quality advisory for Mason and Thurston counties, according to ORCAA.

Thurston County held its second Resource Hub Block Party, offering services like vaccines and haircuts to over 400 locals.

Deputies and firefighters are working to reach a crash site after a military helicopter went down late Wednesday night, sparking a fire.

Rutledge Family Farm: The farm in Tumwater goes all-in on fall fun with a pumpkin patch, fire pits and a haunted corn maze, plus other activities and offerings. Dates: Opening day is Sept. 20.

The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office and the Coroner are investigating after a man was struck and killed by a train on Durgin Road Southeast on the Thurston and Pierce county line Thursday. Courtesy of Thurston County Sheriff’s Office

An inmate died while at Thurston County Jail, Sheriff Derek Sanders confirmed Sunday. The cause of death has yet to be determined by the coroner’s office, as of this reporting.

Taquitos were thawed at room temperature and measured 68 degrees. TCS foods must be held under time or temperature control for safety. Sept. 3: 15 red points; 5 blue points. Raw meat was stored above produce in a reach-in cold hold unit. Raw meat must be stored below and away from produce and other ready-to-eat foods.

The man reportedly confessed to the murder this past weekend and led deputies to a gravesite in east Lewis County.

The Thurston County Public Health & Social Services Department invites county residents to give important input on the strengths and weaknesses of our health in Thurston County by completing a short,