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Lacey City Manager Scott Spence, (top row, center) shared the city’s plans to invest in building an electric vehicle infrastructure during the regular city council meeting on Thu., Oct., 21.
Lacey plans to invest in infrastructure for its electric vehicles
 During the Lacey City Council meeting on Thu., Oct. 21,  the city shared its plan to invest in building infrastructure to enable it to charge its fleet of electric vehicles. “This … more
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The National Guard Armory, located on Eastside Street in Olympia, will soon be vacant after the National Guard moves into a new building.
Armory to be converted to creative campus starting in 2022
 The Olympia Armory is set to be transformed from a military installation to a city-owned creative campus in 2022, the Olympia Historical Society, Bigelow House Museum, and Washington Military … more
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Next year we'll likely show you images from Thurston County. This one shows a Snoqualmie river flood affecting farmlands and roads.
Take steps to get ‘Flood Smart’ this Flood Awareness Week
This is Flood Awareness Week in Thurston County, and county leaders are encouraging residents to prepare for winter storms that can create floods by checking their emergency kits, making plans with … more
This Native American prayer is painted in a dialect of the Lushootseed language on the Climate Justice Wall in west Olympia. See translation in the next photo.
Immense mural reminds public of immense challenges
Seeking to “engage a broader swath of Thurston County residents in a conversation about climate justice,” the Thurston Climate Action Team (TCAT) is telling its message in a new … more
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The area outlined in orange was acquired by the Nisqually Land Trust in October 2021.
Nisqually Land Trust adds 10.5 more acres to Lower Ohop restoration area
The Nisqually Land Trust announced on Thu., Oct. 14, that it had acquired an additional 10.5 acres in the Lower Ohop protected area, raising the total number of acres that the organization has … more
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Olympia Green Faith to call for climate action at Oct. 18 event
The Olympia arm of Green Faith, an international, multi-faith grassroots organization, will call for climate action at an event at Fertile Ground on Oct. 18. Olympia Green Faith said in a news … more
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The Thurston County Shoreline Master Plan program covers both marine shorelines, such as this one in downtown Olympia, and large lakes and streams.
Your comments sought on county's Shoreline Master Program update
The Thurston County Planning Commission invites public testimony on the proposed Shoreline Master Program (SMP) comprehensive and periodic updates               … more
Dead octopus inside a plastic bottle on the seabed among plastic bags and other garbage. COVID-19 is contributing to pollution, as discarded used masks clutter polluting sea bottom along with plastic trash.
State-wide ban on single-use plastic bags now in effect
With increasing concerns about environmental pollution, the state legislature issued a ban on single-use plastic. It also imposed corresponding fees for using other types of shopping bags effective … more
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Thurston County Public Works replaced the old culverts at Spurgeon Creek with a new pre-fabricated bridge which is expected to last longer for up to 50 to 70 years. The new structure also provides more sunlight.
Thurston County installs new habitat features for fish passage
Thurston County Public Works reported during the county commissioners' work session last week that they completed three fish passage projects so far in 2021 . In a presentation on Thursday, … more
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A view of clouds as seen from the Nisqually River.
Puget Sound and Salmon Recovery Funding  available in the Nisqually Watershed
The Nisqually Indian Tribe is requesting grant proposals for salmon habitat restoration and protection projects in the Nisqually River watershed.  Approximately $1.5 million in federal and … more
The photo shows a model of the magniX’s eCaravan which is currently being tested at Moses Lake, Washington.
Olympia Regional Airport sees electric airplanes as the future of aviation
With an increasing demand for cleaner and more sustainable forms of air travel, the Olympia Regional Airport (OLM) is setting its sights on electric airplanes as the future of aviation. On Mon., … more
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This recent image of Lake Lawrence, in south Thurston County, shows a layer of algae scum that caused health officials to restrict use of the lake twice during the summer of 2021.
Toxic algae advisory lifted on Lake Lawrence
Thurston County Public Health and Social Services confirmed that the toxic algae advisory on Lake Lawrence has been lifted.   On Monday, the county assured residents that it is now safe to … more
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Karen Messmer of Olympia, a volunteer with Thurston Climate Action Team, campaigned for electric cars at Thurston Climate Action Team's flash mob gathering on Sat., Sept. 25, 2021.
Electric car flash mob popped up on Saturday
Electric car flash mob popped up on Saturday Will your next car be electric?  Thurston Climate Action Team offers 15 answers to help you ditch the gas pumps. Visitors more
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Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus, tshawytscha) swim up Issaquah creek from sea to return home to the Issaquah Hatchery.
Outfitters, guides close doors as salmon, steelhead numbers drop
Closed fisheries from imperiled fish runs in the Columbia River Basin are prompting calls for action before it's too late.Steelhead trout numbers in the Columbia and its tributaries could be the … more
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Several Lacey City Council members expressed their concerns regarding the proposed amendment on Lacey’s tree protection regulation during the work session on Sept. 9, 2021.
Lacey City Council reviews proposal that would allow HOAs to remove trees
Dubbed as a “city of trees,” Lacey’s City Council reviewed a proposal to provide Home Owners Associations (HOA) with more flexibility to remove otherwise healthy trees within their … more
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All three proposed alternatives for the future of Capitol Lake are shown above at various tide levels.
Capitol Lake-Deschutes Estuary comment period ends
 The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) closed its comment period for the Capitol Lake - Deschutes Estuary Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which provides … more
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A view of the public swimming area at Long Lake in Lacey, in happier days when the water quality was better and lifeguards were on duty.
Long Lake closed as water quality unsafe for humans and pets
Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) warned residents to stay away from Long Lake, which lies at the eastern edge of Lacey, as the water quality remains unsafe for humans and … more
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The larger red circle shows the loation of the LOTT Budd Inlet Treatment plant in downtown Olympia; the smaller circle shows where processed and treated wastewater is discharged.
LOTT Board stands in favor of Estuary option for Capitol Lake
A representative from the LOTT Clean Water Alliance shared the agency’s concerns regarding the possible impacts on water quality in Budd Inlet as a result of different alternatives provided in … more
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The red line shows the plan to divide the 30.97-acre Wellington Woods Preliminary Plat into two clusters, with the western cluster facing Brenda Lane SE, the eastern portion accessed from Rainier View Drive SE.
County hearing examiner hears proposal for 30.97 acres south of Yelm
A Thurston County hearing examiner heard a proposal to subdivide a 30.97-acre known as Wellington Woods Preliminary Plat into five single-residential lots, and a wetland conservation area on Tue., … more
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The Port of Olympia staff and commissioners discussed on Aug. 23, 2021 their decision not to issue a preferred alternative in an open letter addressed to the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) on the future of Capitol Lake.
Capitol Lake-Deschutes Estuary: Port commissioners decline to declare a preference
Port of Olympia commissioners did not specify a preferred alternative in their open letter addressed to the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) for the future of Capitol Lake … more
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