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What's happening around here— Homes First's 2024 Heroes for Housing Breakfast and others

The local events set for this weekend and next week would be fun for families and friends. more

9/6/24

A bus pulling into the Intercity Transit bus stop in Olympia

Intercity Transit Rider Alert for inaccurate trip routes on Trip Planner and Google

Intercity Transit is experiencing technical difficulties with Google and Trip Planner not showing accurate trip information. The trips that are shown are expected to continue to not be accurate until … more

9/4/24

The Clipper Athletics program announced the schedule of its fall sports program.

SPSCC Clippers gear up for fall season sports kickoff

After a summer break for the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC), South Puget Sound Community College ( SPSCC ) gears up for the return of NWAC competition this September . The college release … more

By Vince Zafra | 9/2/24

The volleyball team of SMU prepares for the upcoming fall season, being one of the collegiate sports to run up to November in the GNAC and NCAA calendar.

Saint Martin’s University athletics gear up for 2024 fall season

With the return of the 2024-25 Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) looming for the fall season, Saint Martin’s University’s athletic programs gear up to compete with the best … more

By Vince Zafra | 8/30/24

Thurston County proclaims Aug. 31 Overdose Awareness Day

The Thurston County Board of Supervisors joined Lacey and Olympia City Councils in declaring August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day in the county. According to a press release from … more

By Jeffrey Westbrook | 8/30/24

The Washington Center for the Performing Arts is shown before and after its 2014 renovation.

Lacey set to allocate its free day at the Washington Center

The Lacey City Council is set to award a free day of use at The Washington Center for the Performing Arts to a local nonprofit organization. During a council work session on August 27, city … more

By JC Medina | 8/28/24

Representatives from Saint Martin’s University and South Puget Sound Community College highlighted their ongoing efforts to create more inclusive academic environments during the Lacey Commission on Equity meeting on August 26, 2024.

Local colleges present equity initiatives to Lacey commission

Representatives from Saint Martin’s University (SMU) and South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) highlighted their ongoing efforts to create more inclusive academic environments in … more

By JC Medina | 8/28/24 | 2 comments

Suzuka Yosue’s top performances this summer caught the attention of Greek side REA, and she is bound for Greece for her first professional stint.

Some FC Olympia Artesians move to pro and collegiate soccer teams

After a successful season of summer soccer in four different leagues, FC Olympia strengthen ed its path-to-pro goal for soccer players in the community as they announced that several of their players … more

By Vince Zafra | 8/28/24 | 1 comment

Dan Smith, Tumwater’s water resources director, showed the Tumwater Public Works Committee a map of Brewery Wellfield, which is located near Cleveland Avenue and Tumwater Valley Golf Course and is the site of more than 30 old wells.

Tumwater set to finalize acquisition of Lacey’s water rights in Brewery Wellfield

Tumwater Public Works Committee endorsed to its city council an agreement with Lacey to acquire Lacey’s water rights at the Brewery Wellfield for $2,400,461. The purchase includes transferring … more

By Jerome Tuaño | 8/27/24 | 3 comments

Police looking for three suspects in Lacey Costco parking lot robbery

Lacey Police Department (LPD) is asking for the public's assistance in identifying three individuals involved in a robbery at the Costco parking lot on the afternoon of August 18. Shortly before … more

By Darlanne Cruz | 8/23/24

What's happening this weekend— Tumwater Artesian Brewfest, Grand Oly Pry and fundraising events

Enjoy the weekend by supporting charitable causes in the locality. more

8/15/24

Lacey Police arrested a man and recovered OTC medications with store numbers from seven different stores across Pierce and Thurston counties.

Suspect arrested for alleged retail theft of over-the-counter medications at Lacey retail store

A man was arrested last night after attempting to steal a large quantity of over-the-counter (OTC) medications from a local retail store in the 1400 block of Fones Road SE. According to the … more

By Darlanne Cruz | 8/14/24 | 1 comment

The management of River Ridge High School Pool (pictured), along with those at North Thurston High School and Timberline High School, is addressed in an agreement between North Thurston Public Schools and Lacey Parks & Rec.

Lacey Parks, Culture & Rec recommending three agreements with NTPS

Lacey Parks, Culture and Recreation Board is recommending approval of three new sub-agreements with North Thurston Public Schools to enhance the use and management of shared resources in the community .… more

By JC Medina | 8/13/24

Thurston County Public Health & Social Services Katie Strozyk accepted the Lacey City Council’s proclamation declaring August 31, 2024 as Overdose Awareness Day during the council’s public meeting on August 6, 2024.

Lacey City Council proclaims August 31 Overdose Awareness Day

The City of Lacey has declared August 31, 2024, as Overdose Awareness Day. This declaration aligns with International Overdose Awareness Day, which aims to spread the crucial … more

By JC Medina | 8/12/24 | 1 comment

Some 33 bus stop improvements are considered “very complicated,” such as a bus stop on Martin Way near Ranger Drive, which would involve adjusting an existing bike lane.

Intercity Transit hires contractor to improve 157 bus stops

Intercity Transit’s (IT) board of directors authorized engineering firm KPFF to design and plan improvements for 157 bus stops. The agency previously tasked KPFF, its on-call … more

By Jerome Tuaño | 8/9/24 | 6 comments

Thurston County ranks 5th nationwide in homeless data collection

The county successfully collected quality data on homelessness among single adults. Nonprofit Community Solutions announced in a case study on Friday that Thurston County became the fifth community nationwide to collect quality data... … more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 8/8/24 | 2 comments

Lacey Mayor Andy Ryder was the lone hold-out in a vote on proposed electric vehicle (EV) charging fees for the city's public charging stations, during its public meeting on August 6, 2024.

Lacey mayor, councilmembers clash over electric vehicle charging fees

Lacey Mayor Andy Ryder and some council members argued over the proposed electric vehicle (EV) charging fees for the city's public charging stations during the Lacey City Council Meeting on Tuesday, … more

By JC Medina | 8/7/24 | 1 comment

Washington State DOH urges community to donate blood

Blood banks across Washington are experiencing a severe shortage of lifesaving blood and blood products. According to a Washington State Department of Health (WSDOH) news release, the … more

By Darlanne Cruz | 8/2/24

PSCC has announced that Lee Baker will be the new gaffer of the Clippers’ women’s soccer program.

SPSCC announces new women’s soccer head coach

South Puget Sound Community College announced on its website Tuesday th e school ha s hired Lee Baker as the new head coach of the Clippers W omen’s S occer T eam. Baker will … more

By Vince Zafra | 7/31/24

Participate in the Creativity Corner: Musical Instruments and make your own musical instrument.

Make your musical instruments this August

Lacey offers a unique opportunity for music enthusiasts of all ages. The Creativity Corner: Musical Instruments event at the Lacey Museum invites participants to build and play their own … more

By Darlanne Cruz | 7/31/24