Local Permit denied for south Thurston County event center. Owner says he will appeal decision By Rolf Boone Updated January 21, 2025 3:02 PM ...

The commission is expected to issue a decision on April 23. Hillside Farms’ owner Paul Wendler and his attorney came before the Thurston County Commission on April 16.

Four family members faced a judge on Friday after being arrested at a farm in Yelm where sheriff’s deputies found more than 500 roosters being raised for cockfighting.