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The Commission on Equity and the Board Of Park Commissioners had a joint meeting to review the Lacey Parks, Culture & Recreation’s (LPCR) drafted improvements to its Corporate Sponsorship Policy.
Lacey Parks and Equity Commission meet jointly to discuss Corporate Sponsorship Policy improvements
The Lacey Commission On Equity and Board Of Park Commissioners had a joint meeting to review the Lacey Parks, Culture & Recreation’s (LPCR) drafted improvements to the Corporate Sponsorship … more
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Mallard on calm water.
Nisqually Delta Waterfowl
Last weekend a friend and I went for an afternoon walk at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. It was a beautiful day, clear and relatively warm for November. The parking lot was … more
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At Olympia's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting on November 16, 2022, members started working on criteria to evaluate 15 candidates for the BPAC seats.
Olympia committee to review 15 applicants for bicycle and pedestrian committee seats
There are 15 applicants for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), which will have four vacancies in 2023, announced Olympia Strategic Communications Director Kellie Purce Braseth … more
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"A beautiful new library card designed by artist Ovila Mailhot, Coast Salish (Sto:lo and Nlaka’pamux Nations) graphic artist and designer. The card is available at all locations while supplies last," Taniah Najih wrote.
TRL Celebrates Native American History throughout November
Timberland Regional Library (TRL) invites the community to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of Native people throughout November. November is … more
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Grays Harbor Sheriff Darrin Wallace’s statement on the Monday shooting incident
On 11-14-22 at approximately 1138 hours, a citizen called 911 to report a suspicious vehicle at the Chevron gas station located at 1366 Rush Rd in Napavine, WA.  A Napavine police officer was … more
Police release more details on Monday shoot-out in Thurston County
Grays Harbor Sheriff Darrin Wallace, whose agency is leading the investigation into the shooting incident that left one suspect dead Monday at Old Highway 969, said in a statement that two suspects … more
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Police Blotter for Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office On 11/16/22 at 12:25 a.m. in UNFI Lewis County, Sheriff's deputies arrested a 33-year-old man on suspicion of first-degree rape of a child. On 11/16/22 at … more
At the Olympia City Council meeting held Tuesday, November 15, 2022, City Manager Jay Burney briefed the councilmembers on the proposal to include in the 2023 budget the full-time positions in various departments.
Olympia’s 2023 budget proposes to add 9 full-time city staff
Olympia City Manager Jay Burney has proposed that the city include more than nine new positions in various departments in the 2023 budget, which he said has limited impact on the general fund. The … more
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The Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Board had a special meeting on Tuesday, November 15.
Proposed Regional Fire Authority’s property tax shift and fee would not occur until 2024
“If the RFA passes up the ballot in April of 2023, the shift of property tax and any resulting general fund expense reduction will not occur until 2024.” Jay Burney, Olympia city … more
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Tumwater Fire Chief Brian Hurley and Mayor Debbie Sullivan awarded fire prevention officer Mark Armstrong (left) with a plaque recognizing him as 2022’s Firefighter of the Year.
Mark Armstrong is Tumwater’s Firefighter of the Year
Tumwater named fire prevention officer Mark Armstrong as the 2022 Firefighter of the Year during a city council meeting yesterday, November 15. Fire Chief Brian Hurley presented Armstrong with a … more
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A layout of Preserve Park which will be located on Aster Street and 91st Street.
Tumwater picks contractor to build new park in The Preserve
Tumwater city council authorized Mayor Debbie Sullivan to sign a contract with Tapani Inc for the construction of the Preserve Park during a meeting held yesterday, November 15. Preserve Park will … more
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You might want to think of infections as angry bacteria, microbes and germs, just looking for the right conditions to bite.
Introducing a series on infectious disease
Infections are all over the news and infecting a lot of people. This is the first in a series I hope will distill a complex field into practical, understandable sound bites. I intend to make this … more
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At the Olympia City Council meeting held Tuesday, November 15, 2022, councilmembers recognized FAITH Alliance for providing safe houses for homeless people. 
Olympia thanks FAITH Alliance for providing micro houses to homeless
The Olympia City Council on Tuesday, November 15, recognized Faith Alliance Initiative for Tiny Houses (FAITH) for their invaluable work to provide safe and healthy housing in the community. … more
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Kathleen Anderson
You can become a tree
Everyone is getting older in my house. My oldest daughter will be 60 in a couple of months. All four of my children are in their 50s, and I even have a grandchild in her forties. I no longer have … more
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Police Blotter for Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office On 11/15/22 at 7:36 a.m. in the 18200 block of Park Ln SE, Sheriff's deputies arrested Darrell Brian Cherry, 57, on suspicion of 1) unlawful imprisonment and … more
Karen Reed, a consultant for the plan Regional Fire Authority, updated the public on the new FBC cost. At a public hearing held Monday, November 14, 2022, she presented tables reflecting the lower weights and FBC cost under Option 5. 
Regional Fire Authority committee updates public: New Fire Benefit Charge option to lower its cost
The Regional Fire Authority (RFA) planning committee has updated the public on the new development regarding the Fire Benefit Charge (FBC) calculation, which would lower the fee for property owners … more
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The Regional Fire Authority planning committee held a public hearing at Tumwater City Hall on Monday, November 14, 2022.
Community members want uniform Fire Benefit Charge
The Regional Fire Authority planning committee, on Monday, November 14, opened a public hearing for Olympia and Tumwater community members to listen to the community members' opinions on the proposed … more
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Aerial view of the Port of Olympia's marine port.
Port Commissioner Evans Harding opposes hybrid administration building/marine center  
Port Commissioners Amy Evans Harding objected to the planned Marine Center, citing concerns about how the project will be funded. “I do not think this is a good use of public funds,” … more
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A view of Tumwater Falls from within Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls, formerly known as Tumwater Falls Park, taken on April 2, 2021.
Tumwater committee supports adding Cowlitz to Oregon National Historic Trail
Tumwater committee supports adding Cowlitz to Oregon National Historic Trail By Jerome Tuaño Tumwater’s General Government Committee forwarded to the city council a resolution … more
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Be square for everyone
I am an Olympia resident, and a former Thurston PUD Commissioner. I support quality fire service, and recognize the need for adequate funding to assure an adequate and capable response to … more
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