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The Commission on Equity reviewed the updates on the Lacey Parks, Culture & Recreation Comprehensive Plan to add an “equity lens” in line with the city’s upcoming Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategic plan at the Tuesday, October 24, meeting.

Lacey mulls adding ‘equity lens’ on Parks, Culture & Recreation Comprehensive Plan Update

Lacey’s Commission on Equity reviewed the updates on the Lacey Parks, Culture & Recreation (LPCR) Comprehensive Plan Tuesday, October 24, to add an “equity lens” in line with … more

By JC Medina | 10/25/22 | 2 comments

Experience Olympia asking for the public’s thoughts on Community Management Plan

Experience Olympia & Beyond is asking community members to provide feedback on its draft Community Management Plan (CMP) for its Thurston Beautiful Byway project. “The Thurston Bountiful … more

By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr. | 10/25/22

In a meeting held on October 24, 2022, Social Justice and Equity Commission discussed RFP to assess discrimination experiences to help them develop an anti-discrimination program.

Assessing discrimination in Olympia 2022-2023 plans, consultant will be sought

Olympia's Social Justice and Equity Commission, on Monday, October 24, started working on the request for proposals to examine experiences of discrimination in the city. Diversity, Equity, and … more

By Lorilyn C. Lirio | 10/25/22 | 3 comments

Keep your pets safe on Halloween

Animal Services is reminding pet owners and the public to keep an eye out for their animals’ safety during Halloween. The welfare group offered several tips and reminders to help pets cope … more

By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr. | 10/25/22

The Hawks lining up to swoop on the Rams.

Hawks peck at Rams, 26-7

This time, it's the Ridge's turn. River Ridge High School had its homecoming game against North Thurston High School last Friday, October 21. Despite the rain drenching the South Sound Stadium, … more

By Gloria Towne and Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr. | 10/25/22

Have you seen Roberta Hartnell around? Contact Tumwater police if you did.

Elderly woman has gone missing, contact if you know whereabouts

Tumwater police are keeping an eye out for a 68-year-old woman they believe is missing. Roberta A. Hartnell was last seen near Buttercup Street on Oct. 21 at 4 p.m., when she left on foot with … more

By Julia Ornedo | 10/25/22

Tumwater’s budget and finance committee conversed with Maija Glasier-Lawson (bottom left) from the Family Support Center of South Sound, one of the five organizations applying for funds from the Community Human Services Program.

Tumwater’s budget committee sets aside 2023 human services funding to non-profits

Tumwater’s budget and finance committee approved the allocation of its 2023 human services funding during a meeting on Wednesday, October 19. The $15,000 fund was split between five … more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/24/22

The Olympia City Council approved the appointment of seven individuals who will serve in the Inspire Olympia Cultural Access ad hoc committee on October 18, 2022.

Olympia okays appointments of Inspire Olympia Cultural Access ad hoc committee

The Olympia City Council on Tuesday, October 18, approved the appointment of seven candidates who will serve on an ad hoc committee for the Inspire Olympia Cultural Access program. Marygrace … more

By Lorilyn C. Lirio | 10/24/22

Wearing face masks, hand sanitation and hygiene, physical distancing, and limiting patients to two visitors each, are still in effect in Providence hospitals.

Providence hospitals switch to self-screening

Providence Swedish hospitals in the South Puget Sound area no longer have staff at their entrances to screen hospital-goers for COVID-19. In a media statement released on October 20, Providence … more

By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr. | 10/24/22

The Olympia Site Plan Committee reviewed two project proposals for the reuse of buildings at 525 Cherry Street SE for Ilk Beer and at 2124 Pacific Avenue SE for Vic's Pizza Pacific project on October 19, 2022.

Olympia reviews brewery, pizza place proposals

The Site Plan Review Committee held a pre-submission conference to reuse two buildings at 525 Cherry Street SE for Ilk Beer and at 2124 Pacific Avenue SE for Vic's Pizza Pacific project on Wednesday, … more

By Lorilyn C. Lirio | 10/24/22 | 2 comments

Olympia's Planning Commission is against the adoption of the 2023 Preliminary CFP. Commission chair Zainab Nejati and Greg Quetin, the finance subcommittee chair, presented their recommendations to the city council on Tuesday, October 18.

Olympia Planning Commission: No to the adoption of the 2023 Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan

The Olympia Planning Commission cautioned against adopting the 2023-2028 Preliminary Capital Plans Facilities (CFP) unless revisions are done to the transportation section, which "lacks progress … more

By Lorilyn C. Lirio | 10/21/22 | 1 comment

Community members Larry Dzieza and Melissa Allen expressed frustration with the city's non-prioritization of the sidewalks project in the 2023 Capital Facilities Plan. The Olympia City Council opened the public hearing for the 2023 Preliminary CFP on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

Community members demand prioritization of sidewalk projects

Former Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Jim Lazar urged Olympia council members to hold a study session with advisory committees and community activists to discuss funding for the … more

By Lorilyn C. Lirio | 10/21/22 | 5 comments

One of the winning artworks of the 2023 Calendar Art Contest hosted by the Olympia Public Works Water Resources Division.

Olympia students recognized for winning Water Resources' calendar art contest

The Olympia City Council on Tuesday, October 18, recognized 13 middle school students who won the 2023 Calendar Art Contest hosted by the Public Works Water Resources Division. Erin Conine, senior … more

By Lorilyn C. Lirio | 10/21/22

Seed bombs are created using soil and clay with seeds inside.

Anarchist gardeners

A friend brought me a pamphlet called “Gardening and Direct Ecological Action,” published by the Vangardeners, an offshoot of the Olympia Assembly. They advocate “guerrilla … more

By Jill Severn | 10/21/22 | 2 comments

Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan gave testimony during a public hearing for the suspension of Hopkins Drainage Ditch District.

Sullivan appeals for the suspension of Hopkins Drainage Ditch District #2

Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan appealed for the suspension of Hopkins Drainage Ditch District 2 during a county-level public hearing held Tuesday, October 18. She cited instances in which she … more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/20/22 | 1 comment

Capitol Boulevard South from Dennis Street SE to Trosper Road SW will undergo roadwork from Friday, October 21 8p.m. to Saturday, October 22 4 a.m.

Construction along Capitol Boulevard South

Tumwater warns of lane reductions resulting in slowed traffic on Capitol Boulevard South from Dennis Street SE to Trosper Road SW from Friday, October 21 8p.m. to Saturday, October 22 4 a.m. The … more

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"Access to housing is something we're actively working on expanding in our community, and providing fair access is critical,” Olympia Housing Program specialist Christa Lenssen said.

Community called to fill out Fair Housing survey to address barriers in Olympia, Thurston County

Olympia, Thurston County, and the Housing Authority of Thurston County are asking community members to share their input on the fair housing assessment, which would give authorities tools to assess … more

By Lorilyn C. Lirio | 10/20/22

What's happening for the fourth week of October 2022

The third week of October gave us a lot to remember! Let us see what the fourth week has in store for us. 40th Annual Holiday Food and Gift Festival at the Tacoma Dome, October 20-23, from 10 a.m. … more

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Ellis Cove, in Priest Point Park in Olympia, in January 2021.

Olympia Finance Committee clarifies park impact fee

The Olympia Finance Committee held its regular meeting yesterday, to brief the council about the park impact fee. According to a presentation by FCS Group Consulting Principal John Ghilarducci, … more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 10/20/22

Lacey commission briefed on Regional Housing Council interim governance structure

Lacey Community and Economic Development Director Rick Walk discussed the interim governance structure of the Regional Housing Council (RHC) with the Lacey Planning Commission on Tuesday, October … more

By JC Medina | 10/20/22