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Lacey's Climate and Sustainability coordinator Linsey Fields briefed the Lacey City Council on the interlocal agreement for the 2024 Thurston Climate Mitigation Regional Initiatives during its February 6, 2024 meeting.
Lacey greenlights support for Thurston Climate Mitigation Collaborative
Building upon previous collaborative efforts towards regional climate action, the Lacey City Council authorized the city manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Thurston County and the … more
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The Barnes Lake Management District Steering Committee discussed on January 31, 2024, the implications of the closure of Northwest Aquatic Eco-Systems.
Barnes Lake Management District seeks new contractor for aquatic weed and algae removal
Lake management company Northwest Aquatic Eco-Systems announced its closure on Saturday, January 24. The company has been providing aquatic weed and algae removal services since 1981, serving … more
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During its meeting on January 30, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved two interagency agreements with the Washington State Department of Commerce and a contract with a private consultancy firm.
County OKs deals for climate grant, ‘Thurston 2045’ comprehensive plan updates
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has given the green light to three contracts to address climate change concerns and update its comprehensive plan. During its meeting on … more
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Tessa Gardner-Brown, a consultant from Floyd|Snider, showed the Port of Olympia Commission several sediment management measures that DES had studied.
Sediment control planning is the focus of Deschutes Estuary work this year, state tells port
The Washington Department of Enterprise Services (DES) continues to plan the removal of the 5th Avenue Dam and restoring the Deschutes Estuary. For this year, DES will focus on completing an … more
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A gray wolf.
Washington’s wolf-killing policy gets fresh attention in Olympia
Ranchers have long argued that Washington laws should give them more flexibility and authority to kill wolves that threaten or attack livestock on their property.  They’re welcoming a … more
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The Land Use and Environment Committee met on Thursday, January 25, 2024, to review potential updates to Olympia's rental housing policies.
Olympia committee reviews potential update on rental housing policies
The Olympia Land Use and Environment Committee met on Thursday, January 25, to discuss the potential update to the city's rental housing policies. Housing Program Specialist Christa Lenssen gave … more
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Last Tuesday, January 23, Tumwater’s Planning Commission reviewed the city’s Floodplain Overlay Amendments.
Tumwater Planning Commission works on floodplain overlay amendments to meet federal standards
The Tumwater Planning Commission held a work session yesterday to review the city’s Floodplain Overlay Amendments following federal standards and ensure appropriate insurance coverage to … more
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners met yesterday, January 23, 2024, for its agenda-setting meeting.
County working with lobbyist for federal funding, adds Yelm representative to solid waste committee
At a meeting yesterday, January 23, the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) decided to extend its contract with Strategies 360 to help the county process federal funding, extending … more
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Tumwater Planning Managaer Brad Medrud (second column on last row) briefed the city council about a contract with Department of Commerce for a $500,000 grant.
Tumwater to receive grant support for its comprehensive plan updates, more
The Tumwater City Council reviewed a contract with the WA Department of Commerce (Commerce) for a $500,000 grant to help the city develop a climate element for its comprehensive plan update on … more
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A slide from the port staff’s January 8 presentation showed that the port and Tumwater’s habitat conservation plan details mitigation efforts for four species listed under the Endangered Species Act.
Port agrees to extend partnership with Tumwater for completion of habitat conservation plan
  The Port of Olympia Commission amended an interlocal agreement with the city of Tumwater to extend their partnership and continue developing a habitat conservation plan (HCP). The … more
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Lt. Gov. Denny Heck, Peggen Frank, sculptor Haiying Wu and Willie Frank III unveil the Billy Frank, Jr. maquette on January 10, 2024.
Billy Frank, Jr. statue unveiled last week
Like the salmon, Billy Frank, Jr. swam against the stream, leading fish-ins and other demonstrations. And as with the salmon, the challenging journey upstream led to success. more
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Intercity Transit (IT) Fleet and Facilities Director Jonathan Yee (left-most in second row) briefs their board of directors on the staff’s recommendations for their transition to a zero-emission fleet.
Recommendations for Intercity Transit’s zero-transition plan rely on mixed fleet
Intercity Transit (IT) Fleet and Facilities Director Jonathan Yee presented to their board of directors the staff’s recommendations for the agency’s transition to a zero-emission fleet … more
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Icy patches of roadway will greet drivers turning off of arterial streets in Tumwater, Lacey and Olympia tonight.
Freezing rain expected tonight, slippery roads predicted
Drivers are urged to use caution and drive slowly during the freezing rain that is predicted for tonight. According to a Winter Weather Advisory by the National Weather Service, the storm is … more
The Capitol Campus fountain, the water frozen in place, with a view of the capital building.
Record-breaking freezing temperatures over weekend
Over the weekend, record-breaking freezing temperatures came to Thurston County and the rest of Western Washington. Temperatures dropped to 11 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday and a low of seventeen … more
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Shown in the foreground, Port of Olympia Commissioner Bob Iyall, Nisqually Indian Tribe Chairman Willie Frank III and Port of Olympia's Director of Environmental & Planning Programs Shawn Gilbertson are shown at the January 8, 2024 event kicking off an eight-week underwater research project to evaluate sediment conditions in the East Bay of Budd Inlet.
Port of Olympia begins sampling activities to diagnose condition of Budd Inlet
The Port of Olympia deployed a research vessel on Monday, January 8, to help the Port collect sediment samples from Budd Inlet. The collected samples will be analyzed to help the Port identify … more
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Tumwater uses a “smart cover” system to monitor the level of wastewater in the sewers.
Tumwater's smart cover technology helps avoid sewer overflow
Tumwater’s sewer monitoring system prevented an overflow in Tumwater’s sewers days before Christmas, data from the city’s water resources department shows. The city employs a … more
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Carrot patch is a group of parcels (shaded in gray) located 8 miles northeast of Oakville.
State agency ignores local requests to spare cutting of 270 acres of Capitol State Forest
Two hundred and seventy acres of “legacy” forestland in Capitol State Forest will be auctioned off by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) despite requests from … more
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Fallen trees in a road after high winds blew them down.
High winds and landslide alerts tonight through tomorrow night for Thurston County
The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory and a Special Weather Alert for landslide risks were issued for parts of western Washington today. Wind Advisory A Wind Advisory is in … more
Looking up at the sky from the sidewalk in front of Olympia City Hall, Oct. 7, 2021. The flagpole shown at the right, which extends through the roof, displays the Squaxin Island Tribe's flag as of today.
Olympia Climate Program seeks candidates for key positions
Olympia has announced openings for two positions in its Climate Program. Climate Resilience Coordinator The ideal candidate for this role will possess a diverse skill set including … more
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Climate Mitigation Senior Program Manager Rebecca Harvey explained the “Switch is On” campaign and Decarbonization Navigator Platform to the commissioners.
Thurston County to pursue “Switch is On” environmental campaign with King and Pierce counties
Thurston County will approve a motion to enter a services agreement with King and Pierce counties and the cities of Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia to fund a “ Switch is On ” campaign and … more
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