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The Lacey Historical Commission and the Museum Curator officially approved yesterday, October 19, two new donations to its museum collection.

Lacey Museum has two new acquisitions from our local past

The Lacey Historical Commission officially approved yesterday, October 19, two new donations to its museum collection. Lacey Museum Curator Erin Quinn Valcho reported that the two new acquisitions … more

By JC Medina | 10/20/22

Waterfowl – An introduction

Fall and winter in our home territory is the very best time to watch waterfowl. The tall grass has died back, and all the wetlands are full (hopefully, eventually). Waterfowl are the swans, geese, … more

By George Walter | 10/20/22

Port of Olympia Citizens Advisory Committee interviewed five candidates applying as committee members.

Port citizen advisory committee reviews potential members

The Port of Olympia Citizens Advisory Committee (POCAC) reviewed five candidates applying as committee members during a meeting held yesterday, October 18. Three of the five candidates are retired … more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/19/22

Karen Messmer of Olympia, a previous city council member, at a previous event that was with Thurston Climate Action Team, focused on electric cars at Thurston Climate Action Team's flash mob gathering on Sat., Sept. 25, 2021.

Former Olympia council member: Focus on items essential to public

Former Olympia council member Karen Messmer expressed support for the plans to put city staff members for climate work but said additional staff in the Climate Program is not the only effort the … more

By Lorilyn C. Lirio | 10/19/22 | 2 comments

Tumwater city administrator John Doan presented the initial MOU for the Deschutes Estuary project to the city council.

Tumwater approves initial agreement for Deschutes Estuary project

Tumwater city council has authorized Mayor Debbie Sullivan to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) outlining the initial agreements for the Deschutes Estuary project during their meeting held … more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/19/22 | 1 comment

Traditional India family portrait. Indian parents and children in a blessing ceremony.

October is Hindu American Awareness Month in Olympia

The Olympia City Council signed a proclamation designating October 2022 as Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month. The proclamation recognizes Hindu Americans for their contributions to … more

By Lorilyn C. Lirio | 10/19/22

Thurston is celebrating flood awareness this week, October 16 to 22, 2022.

Thurston urges residents to prepare for natural, man-made disasters

The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) encouraged the public to take all necessary steps in preparing for natural and human-caused disasters as it officially kicked off Thurston Flood … more

By JC Medina | 10/19/22

The Port of Olympia Commission met on October 17 to approve an initial agreement for the Deschutes Estuary Project.

Port of Olympia approves Deschutes Estuary maintenance project agreement

The Port of Olympia Commission agreed for Executive Director Debbie Sullivan to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) outlining the governance and funding of the Deschutes Estuary project during … more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/18/22 | 1 comment

Thurston Regional Planning Council Executive Director Marc Daily briefed the Lacey City Council on October 13, 2022, about the region’s potential involvement in the proposed new airport of the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission.

County denies having hand in airport selection process

Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) Executive Director Marc Daily stressed that the TRPC and the Lacey Transportation Policy Board are not directly involved in the potential involvement of the … more

By JC Medina | 10/17/22 | 1 comment

Olympia committee recommends two appointments for the Police Use of Force Board

The Olympia City Council is slated to approve the appointments of two candidates to fill vacancies on the Police Use of Force Events Board on Tuesday, October 18. After two years of recruiting, … more

By Lorilyn C. Lirio | 10/17/22 | 2 comments

Thurston County Commissioner Carolina Mejia and County Manager Ramiro Chavez briefed the Lacey City Council on the proposed expansion of the Board of County Commissioners during the council’s work session on October 13, 2022.

Update on proposed expansion Thurston Board of County Commissioners

Thurston County Commissioner Carolina Mejia and County Manager Ramiro Chavez updated the Lacey City Council on the proposed expansion of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) during the … more

By JC Medina | 10/17/22 | 1 comment

If you see either of these two, call 911, said Lacey police.

Police asking the public to help in hunting down the suspected kidnapper, victim

Lacey police are on the lookout for a possible kidnap involving a man and his probable victim. Chae Kyong An, 53, took Young Sook An, aged 42, on October 16 in a light blue Dodge Grand Caravan … more

By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr. | 10/17/22

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

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

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