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Check out some of the fun events planned for this weekend and next week.
Presentation on Tanzanian Schools, Saturday, January 20, 2 – 3:30 p.m. The Chipole Connection …
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1/18/24
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Concerns about state underfunding of schools and its local impacts took center stage during the Olympia City Council meeting, where councilmembers approved a resolution of support for Proposition 1, …
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing yesterday, January 16, to collect community comments on the proposed changes to the counties Agriculture Code .
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Lacey Loves to Read Program is celebrating its 21st year in February, continuing its mission to engage the community in reading award-winning children's and young adult books.
At the city …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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1/17/24
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In light of Operations Security (OPSEC) Awareness Month, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) has issued a public service announcement through their social media post , urging the community to remain …
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Drivers are urged to use caution and drive slowly during the freezing rain that is predicted for tonight.
According to a Winter Weather Advisory by the National Weather Service, the storm is …
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1/16/24
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Tumwater is warning motorists that all lanes along Desoto Street SW between N. 2nd Avenue SW and N. 4th Avenue SW will be closed on Tuesday, January 23, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for tree removal of four …
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1/16/24
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Olympia launched its cable-access television channel, Oly TV3, following the city's conclusion of its partnership with Thurston Community Media (TC Media).
At Tuesday's city council meeting, …
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Thurston County and Olympia made separate proclamations celebrating Monday, January 15 as Martin Luther King Day in commemorating the slain civil rights activist pivotal in racial reforms in the …
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Thurston County’s Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) will hold its annual Point in Time Count (PIT) Annual Homeless Census from starting Thursday, January 25.
This census will gather …
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North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) Director of Early Learning Dr. Dianne Heckman reported expanding the district’s early learning program after results showed improved performance in pupils.
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By Danny Stusser and P. Jade Asumbrado
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1/11/24
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There are still a lot of local events in January waiting to be unveiled.
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1/11/24
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The newly expanded five-member Port of Olympia Commission deferred the election of its new officers until its next regular meeting on January 22.
The commission was scheduled to vote on its new …
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The Lacey Police Department is asking the public’s help in identifying and locating two individuals involved in a robbery on an Intercity Transit bus near 600 Sleater Kinney Rd SE.
The …
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Some 120 parents, teachers and students met at Madison Elementary School on Friday, January 5to show solidarity against its closure and learn of plans to organize against the district’s plan to …
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A proclamation, signed by Mayor Andy Ryder on Tuesday, January 2, encouraged the community members to reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision to continue advancing justice and equality.
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To foster a supportive community for parents navigating the challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting infants, the Thurston County Maternal Childhood Health program has announced regular …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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1/8/24
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The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory and a Special Weather Alert for landslide risks were issued for parts of western Washington today.
Wind Advisory
A Wind Advisory is in …
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1/8/24
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Olympia has announced openings for two positions in its Climate Program.
Climate Resilience Coordinator
The ideal candidate for this role will possess a diverse skill set including …
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The new year’s fun is on. Make sure to tag your family and friends for the following local events.
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1/4/24
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