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Thurston County staff recommend Nisqually Valley News be named official county newspaper for 2025–2026 term
Summary
County staff told the board they will recommend awarding the contract for the county's official newspaper to the Nisqually Valley News for the July 2025–June 2026 term; staff said multiple bids were received and the recommended award is consistent with prior year pricing and posting timelines.
County staff told the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners that they will recommend awarding the county's official newspaper contract for the term July 2025 through June 30, 2026, to the Nisqually Valley News.
Staff said multiple bids were received and that the award will be an annual contract. Commissioners and staff praised the incumbent's cooperation on deadlines and timely posting: "We're really thankful for Qualis' approach to working with us on timing of posting ... they've made some accommodations," one staff member said, acknowledging the partner's help in meeting statutory posting requirements.
No formal approval vote occurred during the work session; staff identified the contract award as a new item added to the agenda for the upcoming business meeting.
Ending
Staff said the contract recommendation will be included in the board packet for formal action at the board's business meeting where the board can vote to finalize the award.
