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County Buys Land, Arson Arrest, Phone Vote | Seattle News
Thurston County is set to spend $2.5 million on a Tumwater property for Sheriff’s evidence and vehicle storage, with a July 21 vote looming. Meanwhile, a 38-year-old in Olympia faces serious charges—including arson and assault at the Jungle encampment—after being arrested and jailed on $1 million bail. On the education front, North Thurston Public Schools voted 4-1 to allow high schoolers to use phones during lunch and between classes, while younger students remain restricted. This marks a major shift in tech policy for teens, as districts across the state navigate evolving student needs…
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