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The Olympia School District (OSD) Board expressed no objections to Superintendent Patrick Murphy’s recommendation of excluding school closure as an option to supplement the district’s …
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Tumwater has selected Haley & Aldrich Inc. to conduct environmental assessment work on the old brewery and the former Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) office on Capitol …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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4/26/24
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At Olympia's Land Use and Environment Committee meeting, Olympia associate planner Casey Schaufler presented the market analysis on neighborhood centers, which analyzed 12 existing centers and …
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Olympia is seeking recertification for the Creative District from the Washington State Arts Commission to further support the local creative sector in the next five years.
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The Lacey City Council is currently accepting recommendations from local organizations to fill a vacant position on the Capital Area Regional – Public Facilities District (CAR-PFD) board …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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4/26/24
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Intercity Transit announced the enhancement to their bus services, with getting closer to pre-pandemic level of service as their goal.
The transit authority outlined a series of adjustments …
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Thursday, April 25, 2024, at about 1 p.m., the Nisqually Middle School was under heavy police presence after a shooting threat was made via phone call.
According to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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4/26/24
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Lacey's Director of Parks provided a comprehensive update to the city council regarding the Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) Phase 3 Design Concept on Tuesday, April 23.
Jen Burbidge …
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By JC Medina
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4/25/24
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Olympia Councilmember Clark Gilman is challenging city staff to pursue bolder transportation reforms to make progress on climate and mobility goals.
Joey Jones, the city’s Public Works …
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Nonprofit Standing for Washington has launched a campaign in Olympia and Tumwater to advocate for the rights of the Deschutes Watershed.
The non-profit began gathering signatures on Friday, …
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Lacey recently received a SolSmart Silver designation for its efforts to advance solar energy initiatives in the city.
According to the city’s press release, Lacey was recognized for …
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To aid in vehicle pursuits, the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) discussed the possible acquisition of vehicle-mounted GPS launchers and police bumpers.
At a work session with the …
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Dr. Justin Ainsworth, the newly hired and incoming superintendent of North Thurston School District (NTSD), has announced his resignation, triggering a new round of interviews to fill the post.
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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4/24/24
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Tumwater city staff is considering four locations for a proposed community center, Parks and Recreation Director Chuck Denney told the Parks and Recreation Commission on Wednesday, April 17.
The …
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Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed into law the House Bill 2293, sponsored by Representative J.T. Wilcox, which aims to establish the Avian Salmon Predation Work Group.
The workgroup, …
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The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has announced the 2024 Northwest Radon Poster Contest's young winners.
Aimed at nine to fourteen-year-old artists, the competition aims to …
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The Olympia School District Board declared May 6 to 10 as Teacher’s Appreciation Week through a proclamation signed on Thursday, April 11.
The proclamation highlighted that teachers work …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/24/24
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Graduate student-athlete Corona Parker broke school and personal records in track and field while representing Evergreen State College last Friday, April 19. This athletic feat was at the two-day …
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By Vince Zafra
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4/24/24
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Olympia Facility Manager Eli Cole presented findings of the recent facility assessment, which uncovered 260 deficiencies across the city's 16 municipal buildings over the past six years, with an …
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For 2023, Thurston County’s stormwater facilities delivered 114.15 million gallons of potable water and treated 81.21 million gallons of wastewater, as stated in the agenda document .
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/23/24
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