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When most people think about employers in Thurston and Mason counties (Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and Shelton) state government typically comes to mind. But in recent years, local tribal business has exploded – propelled by high-profile casino operations and other business interests.

Planning on moving to the Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater or Tacoma area sometime soon? Making a move means not only uprooting your life but also the lives of your children. The Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and Tacoma school districts all have multiple schools within, so before you buy a home, it's important to consider which of the many schools will be appropriate for your children. Once that decision is made, it will be easier to narrow your home search to within that school boundary.

Census workers counted 252,264 people in the county during last year’s Census, a 21.66 percent increase from the previous count in 2000.

Curious about the current job market in the Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater (Thurston County) areas? A recent report shows unemployment rates in the South Sound ranged from less than 9 percent to more than 14 percent during February, according to the state Employment Security Department.

The lowest rate, not seasonally adjusted, was reported in Thurston County, which came in at 8.9 percent. Lewis County had the highest jobless rate at 14.6 percent. The unemployment rate in Pierce County was 10.6 percent, while Mason County posted 12.4 percent.