# County Buys Land, Arson Arrest, Phone Vote | Seattle News

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Podcast: [Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463302)
Published: 2026-07-16T06:05:00+00:00
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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. Both the county’s property deal and the arrest are still unfolding—stay tuned for updates. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/963dddcbb37a74f9

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