Thurston County
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- Dec 13, 1876The Great Electoral MismatchA look back at the 1876 Washington Territory legislature reveals a startling imbalance in representation that left Seattle’s growing population struggling for a fair voice.Seattle, WA
- May 18, 1883The Tax Collector’s Quiet Heist in Thurston CountyAssessments against “unknown owners,” doubled fees and $9,000 in illegal exactions left property titles tangled and taxpayers furious.Olympia, WA
- Jan 2, 1892The Price of Justice in OlympiaA legal fight over venue costs in 1892 sparks anxiety among Thurston County taxpayers, revealing the administrative strain of high-profile litigation.Olympia, WA
- Mar 3, 1892A $107,000 Courthouse Still Without a RoofThurston County's grand new courthouse blows past its March 1 deadline with $73,000 already paid out — and a local builder predicts the final bill will top $150,000, every dollar of it leaving the county.Olympia, WA