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Is it worth the risk – taking the chance on a coach

Hey Lexis, What are your thoughts on coaches? Are they worth the cost? Thanks, Looking in Tumwater Dear Looking, I believe there is the potential for value in a coach, but it … more

10/17/22

Police Blotter for Sunday, October 16, 2022

Olympia Police Department On 10/16/2022 at 11:31 p.m., at 700 Blk Puget st NE, police arrested Patrick Gardipee, 29, on suspicion of driving under the influence. On 10/16/2022 at 11:31 p.m., at … more

10/17/22

Police Blotter for Saturday, October 15, 2022

Olympia Police Department On 10/15/2022 at 10:18 p.m., at 900 Blk 4th Ave E, police arrested Michael Coleman, 69, on suspicion of telephone harassment. On 10/15/2022 at 9:13 p.m., at 1400 Blk … more

10/16/22

Police Blotter for Friday, October 14, 2022

Olympia Police Department On 10/14/2022 at 10:38 a.m., at 700 Blk 5th Ave SE, police arrested Jason Aaron Thayer, 39, on suspicion of 1) violation of domestic violence no-contact order, 2) false … more

10/15/22

Police Blotter for Thursday, October 13, 2022

Olympia Police Department On 10/13/2022 at 11:10 p.m., at 2200 Blk Cooper Pt Auto Mall Dr Sw/Evergreen Park Dr SW, police arrested Danny James Edward Thomas Sanchez, 27, on suspicion of an … more

10/15/22

Julijeanne Ida Malloy

Julijeanne Ida Malloy, 92, of Olympia, died on October 13 at home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Funeral Alternatives of Washington 360-753-1065. more

10/14/22

Sudden changes at the Olympia Regional Learning Academy have community members pushing back

Critical comments filled the public comment section during the Olympia School District meeting on Thursday, October 13, regarding Olympia Regional Learning Academy (ORLA). Around a dozen parents, … more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 10/14/22 | 1 comment

Darren Murata, a sub-consultant from DOWL Incorporated, presented the preferred alternative for the commercial air service area of the Olympia Regional Airport.

Concerns still loom over Port’s airport plans

Concerns still loom over Port’s airport plans Port presents preferred development alternative for commercial air service area By Jerome Tuaño Thurston county residents continued … more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/14/22 | 5 comments

What’s under the Swiss chard and green onions is more important to worms and many insects than the plants.

Biodiversity in the garden

Bee-friendly gardens have been in the spotlight for the past several years, and now the focus has widened to focus on a bigger idea: biodiversity in our gardens. The state’s Fish and … more

By Jill Severn | 10/14/22 | 1 comment

TRL staff member Nicole June shows how to use a key fob to access the library during expanded access hours.

TRL offers expanded access hours to patrons

Tenino Timberland Library will be one of six locations to gain expanded access hours, allowing patrons more time to visit the library. Timberland Regional Library (TRL) is evolving to meet the … more

By Taniah Najih | Timberland Regional Library | 10/14/22

Police Blotter for Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Tumwater Police Department On 10/12/2022 02:40 a.m. at the 400 block of Z ST SE, police arrested Meggan Frances Goudy, age 42, on suspicion of assault fourth degree (misdemeanor). Lacey Police … more

10/14/22

Tumwater mulls new city logo designs

Tumwater city staff presented new logo designs to the general government committee for discussion yesterday, October 12. City communications manager Ann Cook presented several logo concepts. … more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/13/22 | 5 comments

Drafted plans for Armory open for public comment

Olympia will host a presentation on its plans for the Armory Saturday, October 22, at 2 p.m. The draft plan is a result of over a year of concept design involving over 1,500 direct participants … more

By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr. | 10/13/22

The Olympia Site Plan Committee approved the land use recommendation for the six-unit apartment project on 13th Avenue and Cherry Street on October 12, 2022.

Housing project on 13th Avenue and Cherry Street greenlit in Olympia

Olympia’s Site Plan Review Committee yesterday approved a land use recommendation for a housing project on 532 13th and Cherry Street SE. Olympia associate planner Jackson Ewing said the … more

By Lorilyn C. Lirio | 10/13/22

This is the iconic sign+wall at the Thurston County Courthouse

County to hear public input on Offut Lake Management District

Thurston County will hold a public hearing to get the community’s thoughts on establishing an Offut Lake Management District. Concerned community members voice their thoughts on the … more

10/13/22

Tumwater’s planning commission and the tree board held a joint meeting on October 11 to discuss their public engagement plan as they updated various regulations on trees and vegetation.

Tumwater is holding an online open house for the planning of the city tree and vegetation code

Tumwater is holding an online open house for the planning of the city tree and vegetation code By Jerome Tuaño Tumwater will have a soft launch of its online open house on … more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/13/22

Crystal Pratt standing with a paint colored horse.

Scholarship awarded to Crystal Pratt, originally of Tumwater from the Iowa Veterinary Medical School

The Iowa Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA) awarded Crystal Pratt, originally of Tumwater, the recipient of the 2022 IVMA Foundation Incoming Freshman Scholarship for $2,000. Crystal’s … more

By Sage Hamilton | 10/13/22

Tumwater Capitol Boulevard to undergo road work

Lanes along Tumwater’s Capitol Boulevard South from Israel Road SE to Linda Street SE today until tomorrow, 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for sewer line maintenance, the city said in a press … more

10/13/22

What's happening coming up for the third week of October?

The second week of October gave us a lot of fun activities! Let us see what the third week has in store for us. Tumwater Marching Band Festival, October 14, from 8:30 a.m. An annual … more

10/13/22

Tumwater’s public health and safety committee met on October 12 to discuss an agreement with Tumwater School District to extend an SRO program.

Tumwater city committee holds off recommending cops’ return to schools

Tumwater’s Public Health and Safety Committee held off from recommending an interlocal agreement to extend the school resource officer (SRO) program, citing the need for clarifications on the … more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/12/22 | 1 comment