On Saturday night, a matchup between Thurston County Sheriff's Office employees and local firefighters — better known as the Fire and Ice charity basketball game — was held at Tumwater High School.
Local firefighters and sheriff's office employees hit the hardwood on Saturday, Oct. 24, for the fourth annual game. Team Ice came away with the 79-72 win.
The game raises money for the annual Shop With a Cop event, which allows underserved children in Thurston County the opportunity to purchase Christmas gifts for themselves and their families.
The basketball game raised nearly $9,000 last year, a jump by about $2,000 from the previous year, allowing 40 children from Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County and Family Support Center to participate in the Shop With a Cop.
Before Saturday, Team Fire had won two of the three matchups, including a 75-56 victory over Team Ice on Nov. 22, 2025.
