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The question is: Would these 2021 North Thurston High School graduates have achieved better educational results had the district adopted a Balanced Calendar? Shown, l-r, are Hannah Brannam, Maddie Hansen, Annie Hoffman, Cirena Adams and Helene Budd.
Balanced Calendar: not the same as year-round school
North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) will hold its first community forum this Wed., Jan. 19, to get insights on their plan to explore a “balanced calendar” for the upcoming school … more
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The Lacey City Council is considering joining with Olympia on an agreement to study requiring all-electric buildings.
Lacey looks into transition to 100% electric energy
During its work session last night, the Lacey City Council discussed a proposal to join Olympia in an interlocal agreement (ILA) to fund a study that would identify and assess the cost implications … more
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NTPS's Sarah Rich, executive director of assessment & student achievement, spoke at the Jan. 11, 2022 NTPS board meeting.
North Thurston school board revises gender-inclusive policy, signs partnership with three Washington universities
Timberline High School hosted North Thurston Public Schools’ (NTPS) first regular board meeting for 2022 on Jan. 11, 2022. Timberline Principal Paul Dean and some student representatives … more
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Boy Scouts and adult members from BSA Troop 222 are shown collecting Christmas Trees, pre-pandemic.
Lacey residents: Tomorrow's your day to say good-bye to your Christmas tree
BSA Troop 222's annual "Christmas Tree Roundup" is set for Sat., Jan. 8, in Lacey. The scouts and their adult advisors will travel throughout the city picking up Christmas trees -- if they are … more
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The Lacey City Council scheduled a formation hearing on Thu., Feb 3, for the establishment of a Utility Local Improvement District (ULID) for Tolmie Park Estates.
Lacey City Council sets formation hearing to resolve Tolmie Park Estates' failing septic system
To initiate the process of resolving a neighborhood’s failing septic system, the Lacey City Council scheduled a formation hearing on Thu., Feb. 3, for the establishment of a Utility Local … more
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Assistant City Manager Keith Stahley discussed the proposed purchase of the Franz-Anderson Road property for permanent supportive housing for unhoused individuals.
City of Olympia plans phased uses for Franz-Anderson Road land
At its first meeting for 2022, on Tue., Jan 4, the Olympia City Council briefly discussed the proposed purchase of the Franz-Anderson Road property. Assistant City Manager Keith Stahley shared … more
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Lacey City Hall won't be open this Thursday for the council meeting.
Don't "go" to the Lacey City Council meeting this Thursday
The City of Lacey announced this afternoon that its first hybrid council meeting  won't happen this week. This Thursday's meeting will be held over Zoom. The decision was made based on the … more
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Pat Cole
Homelessness:  Let’s look at Lacey as well as Olympia
After spending a lot of time looking into how Olympia is dealing with homelessness (quite a lot), and I thought I’d look at Lacey and see what they are up to.   I had a nice chat with … more
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Lacey's library received improvements to provide better accessibility, including new lighting (shown) and more.
Lacey and Tenino Timberland Library buildings updated for accessibility and comfort
With the dedicated work of facilities staff and the support of community partners, Timberland Regional Library (TRL) updated 12 libraries in the past two years and opened a demonstration library in … more
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Mayor Pete Kmet, third from left, listens to a speaker at his retirement event on Dec. 15, 2021.
Washington leaders gather to honor retiring Tumwater Mayor Pete Kmet
Today was Pete Kmet's last day as mayor of Tumwater.  Two weeks ago, some 120 leaders from throughout Washington converged at South Puget Sound Community College to honor and bid a formal … more
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Ronald “Tevin” Medley, from The Athena Group, opened up about the idea of racial baptism during the Lacey Commission on Equity meeting on Mon., Dec. 27, 2021.
“Racial Baptism” – Speaker presented concept to  Lacey Commission on Equity
During its regular commission meeting on Mon.., Dec. 27, the Lacey Commission on Equity focused on the concept of racial awareness, referring to the experiences as “racial baptism.” A … more
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Michael William Pond - December 4, 2021
Robbery charge for man who allegedly stole cigarettes, threatened to kill employee of Lacey gas station
A 30-year-old man was arrested and charged after he allegedly stole a pack of cigarettes and threatened to kill the employee of a gas station in Lacey. According to a document from the Thurston … more
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Andrew Dwyte McCann's truck collided with two polices vehicles on Nov. 25, 2021, ending a high-speed chase.
Angry over missing a parking space, local man faces aggravated assault and other charges
A Thurston County man was arrested after allegedly pointing a gun and hurling racial slurs at another individual over a parking spot and later giving chase to police, eventually crashing into police … more
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At its final online-only meeting, held Dec. 16, 2021, the Lacey City Council scheduled its 2022 meetings to start at 6 p.m. and be a hybrid of in-person and remote participation.
Lacey City Council invites in-person participation at new hybrid meetings
At its final meeting for 2021 last Thu., Dec. 16, the Lacey City Council approved an ordinance that allows councilmembers and the public to participate both in-person and online. As some … more
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The Franz Anderson Road site is actually a collection of several properties, many of which do not presently have utility services extended to the property lines.
Proposed Franz-Anderson site for homeless relocation sparks concerns from community members
During the Olympia City Council meeting on Tue., Dec. 14, several community members spoke against the plans to relocate homeless individuals to Franz-Anderson Road. Most of the residents who … more
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TOGETHER! Host Homes Program Development Director Gabriela Hyre and Executive Director Meagan Darrow (bottom row) shared their plans to launch a Host Homes Pilot program during the Lacey City Council work session on Dec. 9. 2021.
What’s harder than being a homeless teenager? Being without a parent or guardian, too.
 Homelessness has not escaped some of the county’s younger population, as North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) have identified 54 minors as unaccompanied youth for the school … more
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The City of Lacey is looking for feedback on its goals related to dealing with homelessness.
Lacey seeks guidance on its draft six-part program to deal with homelessness
The City of Lacey is responding to poverty and homelessness in several ways and, for the next 10 days, seeks public comment on how to prioritize future activities.  There are eight topic … more
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Lacey Deputy Police Chief Robert Hollis
Lacey announces its new deputy police chief
Robert Hollis was sworn in as Lacey's deputy police chief on Wed., Dec. 8, according to a press release issued today. The city announced that his hiring followed a "a nationwide search and … more
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Tayja Irene Humphrey, Dec. 1, 2021.
Father and daughter arrested after allegedly shoplifting, using bear mace on employee
A father and daughter duo were arrested after allegedly shoplifting multiple items valued at over $1,600 from a retail store and using a bear mace on a loss prevention officer. According to … more
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By 11 a.m. on Dec. 8, 2021, about 15% of the land being consumed by the homeless encampment on Deschutes Parkway was cleared.
Deschutes Parkway homeless camp closure began today
Nearly all of the estimated 50-80 residents of the homeless camp on Deschutes Parkway had vacated it by 4:30 p.m. today, and approximately a quarter of the former camp is now cleared of … more
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