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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.

Swim at your own risk: No lifeguards at Lacey’s Long Lake for third year in a row

As the City of Lacey reopens its summer activities after two years of pandemic lockdown, it currently faces a staff shortage, specifically on lifeguards, members of the Community Relations and Public … more

By JC Medina | 6/7/22

The City of Lacey and Paymentus, an electronic billing platform, are working on a new online payment portal that the residents can access to settle their utility bills conveniently.

Lacey mulls new online payment portal for utility bills

The City of Lacey and Paymentus, an electronic billing platform, are working on a new online payment portal that residents can access to make their utility bill payments … more

By JC Medina | 6/7/22 | 1 comment

Lacey City Council voted 3-1 in favor of the approval of the controversial Meridian Market Gas Station amid a furious crowd who attended the public meeting on June 2, 2022.

Lacey votes 3-1 in favor of Meridian gas station, residents furious

The Lacey City Council voted 3-1 in favor of the approval of the controversial Meridian Market Gas Station amid a furious crowd who attended the public meeting last night. Councilmembers Lenny … more

By JC Medina | 6/3/22 | 3 comments

Some residents attended the Lacey Board of Park meeting on June 1 to air out concerns about the controversial Meridian Gas Station that will be built across Meridian Neighborhood Park.

Residents air concern anew on controversial Meridian Gas Station

Two days after a Lacey Board of Park (BOP) Commissioner resigned over related issues, residents attended the BOP meeting on Wednesday, June 1 to raise concerns about the controversial Meridian Gas … more

By JC Medina | 6/3/22 | 1 comment

Lacey's Board of Park Commissioners advises the city council regarding issues affecting the city's parks.

Lacey Park Commissioner quits over hearing process on controversial gas station

Lacey Board of Park Commissioner Sarah Daniels announced Monday her resignation from the board as a protest against the City's process of hearing public comments on the controversial Meridian Market … more

By JC Medina | 5/31/22

The Juneteenth flag was created in 1977 by Ben Haith, founder of the National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation, and illustrator Lisa Jeanne Graf.

Lacey gears up for Juneteenth commemoration

The City of Lacey’s Commission on Equity laid out its initial plans for the 41st Juneteenth Celebration at their May 23 meeting. Lacey Assistant City Manager Shannon Kelley-Fong said Lacey … more

By JC Medina | 5/26/22

These items were collected by Lacey Police during the weekend of May 21-22, 2022.

Man to face three charges after routine traffic stop

A man stopped for speeding was arrested over the weekend after Lacey police found pills in his vehicle. Lacey Police Department said in a tweet this morning that one officer conducted a routine … more

By Julia Ornedo | 5/25/22 | 2 comments

The Lacey City Council, meeting with the North Thurston Public Schools board, is shown on May 17, 2022 exploring a partnership with the South Sound YMCA regarding the feasibility of an indoor Young Child and Family Center.

Lacey mulls a shared community/learning/aquatics center for children and families

The Lacey City Council is exploring a three-way partnership with North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) and the South Sound YMCA to explore the feasibility of an indoor Young Child and Family … more

By JC Medina | 5/20/22 | 1 comment

Gardening Lessons from Ukraine

A startling image appeared on TV news last week: in the foreground a patch of brilliant red tulips bloomed; just behind them a Ukrainian house lay in ruins. In the aftermath of brutal violence, the … more

By Jill Severn | 5/20/22 | 1 comment

The scales of justice represent the balance between fairness and injustice.

Lacey man allegedly hurls jug of urine at ex-wife for Mother’s Day

A Lacey man allegedly gave his ex-wife an odd Mother’s Day greeting. The suspect, 31, was arrested on May 15, exactly a week after a reported assault at a home along Fifth Avenue SW. … more

By Julia Ornedo | 5/18/22

Ten economic development lessons learned from the recent Meridian Market process

The Hearing Examiner for the City of Lacey recently issued a recommendation to allow construction of the Meridian Market Gas Station project in northeast Lacey despite resident concerns. The City … more

By Elaine Briggs | 5/16/22 | 5 comments

Lacey mom accused of yanking, choking 10-year-old son

A Lacey mom was booked for assault after allegedly yanking her 10-year-old son to the ground and choking him for being noisy while playing video games with friends. The suspect, 39, was arrested … more

By Julia Ornedo | 5/11/22

The City of Lacey named former Historical Commissioner Seth Huff as Historian of the Year for 2022.

Lacey’s Historian of the Year dedicates award to past, future historians

The City of Lacey named former Lacey Historical Commissioner Seth Huff as Historian of the Year for 2022. In his acceptance speech during the May 5city council meeting, Huff paid tribute to … more

By JC Medina | 5/6/22

The left photo shows how the Martin Way Corridor looked when originally constructed in the early 1930’s. The Corridor was a part of the original highway system. The right photo shows what Martin Way looks like now as the county plans to turn the area from an automobile-dominated roadway to a more pedestrian-friendly road.

Is yours one of the 40,000 vehicles on Martin Way each day?

Community members are invited to provide input and feedback on plans for the Martin Way Corridor in an online public meeting on Thursday, May 12, 5:30 p.m. As part of the Martin Way Corridor Study … more

By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr. | 5/3/22 | 1 comment

During the Utilities Commission meeting on May 2, Lacey Water Resource Specialist Linsey Fields said the Lacey Water Resources updated the Water Shortage Response Plan (WSRP) for better communication and readability.

Lacey updates water shortage response plan

The Lacey Water Resources Department (WRD) recently updated their Water Shortage Response Plan (WSRP) for better communication and readability. Lacey Water Resource Specialist Linsey Fields said … more

By JC Medina | 5/3/22

Saint Martin’s University to award three honorary doctorates

Saint Martin’s University will confer honorary doctorate degrees to three members of the Benedictine community at its commencement ceremony next Saturday, May 7. “Each year Saint … more

By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr. | 4/27/22

Police urge anyone who has information about the man in the photographs to call the Lacey Police Department at 360-459-4333 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

Lacey police show face of second suspect in Forbidden Cannabis robbery

The Lacey Police Department released a photo showing the face of a second suspect in the armed robbery of a cannabis store. Lacey police said in a media release that it has yet to locate the … more

By Julia Ornedo | 4/27/22

Lacey police are asking the public for help identifying this man caught on a security camera for robbing an individual at an ATM Monday morning at Sleater Kinney Road.

Lacey police seek suspect in armed ATM robbery

The Lacey Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect in an armed robbery of an ATM on Monday. Lacey police said in a news release that an armed robbery … more

By Julia Ornedo | 4/26/22

Purple is the color to show support for the children of military families.

Lacey pays tribute to military children

The City of Lacey paid tribute to children who have parents who have served or are currently serving in the military as the city council proclaimed the month of April as “Month of the Military … more

By JC Medina | 4/25/22

Amy Buckler update the Olympia City Finance Committee members on Thurston Strong Recovery and Reset program on April 20, 2022.

Thurston Strong’s Phase 2 Recovery and Reset Program now underway, says Olympia economic planner

Implementation of Thurston Strong’s phase 2 Recovery and Reset program – which translate to an $11 million investment – is underway, according to Olympia strategic projects manager … more

By Lorilyn C. Lirio | 4/25/22