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Tumwater’s insurance provider, Washington Cities Insurance Authority (WCIA), commended the city for its low loss history compared to other WCIA members.
WCIA Deputy Director Rob Roscoe …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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4/2/24
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Ongoing road projects, further development, and an expanded cultural arts program are among the key priorities for Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan.
The mayor spoke at a forum organized by the …
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Olympia seeks qualified respondents with expertise in community engagement to assist with community outreach and meeting facilitation for two regional initiatives promoting residential energy …
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The Tumwater City Council voted to delay a discussion about an ordinance which, according to public interpretation, would allow indigent individuals to stay overnight in public parks.
The …
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Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED) representatives met with Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) to discuss public comments and decide on projects related to the …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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3/28/24
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Lacey Police Chief Robert Almada presented a report to the city council during a work session on March 26, highlighting a decrease in the city's crime rate in 2023
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By JC Medina
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3/28/24
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The City of Lacey condemned the recent cyber attack by a group of individuals on the city’s Commission on Equity public meetings on Monday, March 25.
In a press release issued on Tuesday, …
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Urban farming parks are "conditionally" feasible in Olympia, according to a recent study that explored the potential of developing an urban farm park within the city to support local food production …
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The Port of Olympia Commission authorized purchasing four forklifts for $226,664 on Monday, March 25, to be covered by selling four 60-foot flat deck railcars, which the port approved as surplus …
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The Lacey Historical Commission recently approved acquisitions for the Lacey Museum and Cultural Center.
During Wednesday, March 20 meeting, the commission approved all the recommendations from …
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By JC Medina
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3/27/24
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The Lacey Commission on Equity has become the latest victim of ‘zoombombing’ as a group of racist individuals targeted the public comment section of its meeting.
During its March 25 …
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Olympia Fire Chief Matt Morris unveiled a financial strategic plan to upgrade the department's fleet by adding two new fire engine trucks.
At the Finance Committee meeting on Monday, Morris …
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Tumwater Historic Preservation Commission recommended turning the parcel where the Davis Meeker Oak tree is located into a public park.
The commission was expected to recommend whether to delist …
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The Lacey City Council unanimously passed Resolution 1145, establishing a Human Services Workgroup during its meeting on March 19.
The resolution, proposed by Human Services Coordinator Michelle …
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By JC Medina
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3/26/24
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The Lacey City Council recognized Nancy Clausen with the Public Service Award for her 38 years of dedicated service to the Lacey community.
Speaking at the March 19 meeting, Mayor Andy Ryder …
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By JC Medina
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3/26/24
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Olympia’s Use of Force Events Board cleared an Olympia police officer who returned fire during the 11-hour standoff in Tumwater last December 2022, saying the use of force was justified.
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Thurston County’s Joint Animal Services Commission (JASCOM) Executive Director Sarah Hock reports that the organization received 21.6% more calls in 2024 than in 2023.
Thurston County …
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for a planned project to transform an old house into two commercial establishment spaces at 1711 4th Avenue E.
At the committee meeting on …
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Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) Executive Director Michael Cade gave Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) an overview of the economic development efforts in the region.
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County Engineer Matt Unzelman provided the Thurston County Transportation Benefit District (TC-TBD)’s 2023 Annual Report to the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) at a meeting on Tuesday, …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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3/21/24
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