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The Lacey City Council awarded KMB Architects the contract for initial design services of the new police station project during the council meeting on April 21.

Lacey awards initial design contract for new police station

The Lacey City Council awarded KMB Architects the contract for initial design services of the new police station project at its meeting last Thursday, April 21. Lacey Capital Projects Engineer … more

By JC Medina | 4/25/22

This is an architect’s concept illustration of the planned Lacey Museum and Cultural Center, as posted on the Lacey Parks and Recreation.

Lacey continues clean-up of new museum project site

The Lacey Historical Commission said it is continuing the clean-up program for the project site of the future Lacey Museum and Cultural Center. During the commission’s meeting April 20, … more

By JC Medina | 4/21/22 | 1 comment

One of two suspects in armed robbery of cannabis store arrested

One of two suspects in an alleged armed robbery of a cannabis dispensary has been arrested, the Lacey Police Department announced Thursday. The suspect, Montrell D. Hatfield, 16, was arrested by … more

By Julia Ornedo | 4/21/22

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

Lacey man allegedly smashes café window with ketchup bottle

A Lacey man was nabbed after allegedly hurling a ketchup bottle into a café window, causing it to shatter onto diners. Olympia police arrested Alex Michael Martinez, 25, after a malicious … more

By Julia Ornedo | 4/20/22 | 1 comment

The City of Lacey held a public hearing on April 12 to gather opinions on the controversial Meridian Market and Gas Station.

Lacey residents push back against planned Meridian Gas Station; city staff, developer defend

Some 45 Lacey residents showed up at a public hearing on Tuesday about the proposed construction of a gas station in the northeast corner of the city, with some staying online for more than four … more

By JC Medina | 4/14/22 | 1 comment

The seals of the five service academies are shown above. Left to right: U.S Military Academy (Army, "West Point"), U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and U.S. Coast Guard Academy.

Does your student seek an appointment to a US service academy?

Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D) will host two informational meetings for middle and high schoolers curious about attending any of the five U.S. service academies, with the first of the two … more

By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr. | 4/14/22

Lacey’s 31st Ave NE to be closed starting this Friday

Lacey’s 31st Avenue from Hogum Bay Road NE to Hanna Drive NE will be closed starting Friday, April 15 for up to two months. The section of the road will undergo construction of a gravity … more

By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez Jr. | 4/13/22

Screenshot of the livestream of the canceled public hearing on April 4

Lacey public hearing for Meridian Market and Gas set for tomorrow morning

A public hearing for the controversial Meridian Market and Gas Station was moved from on April 4 moved to Tuesday, April 12, 10:00 a.m. Lacey Senior Planner Samra Seymour said they postponed the … more

By JC Medina | 4/11/22

Screenshot of the homepage of City of Lacey’s new website.

Lacey unveils new city, parks websites

By JC Medina In a bid to offer better access to city information, the City of Lacey launched new websites for the city and its Parks, Culture and Recreation Department on Friday, April 8. "The … more

By JC Medina | 4/11/22

Ken Balsley, left, received the Lacey's distinguished Public Service Award from Mayor Andy Ryder.

Ken Balsley receives Public Service Award, calls for a new Lacey museum and cultural center

The City of Lacey recognized local journalist Ken Balsley for his outstanding service to the community. Known as Thurston's most experienced journalist and columnist, Balsley received Lacey's … more

By JC Medina | 4/8/22

Construction of Greg Cuoio Park Phase 1A would probably need a three to five million dollar budget over the next five years, the Lacey Board of Park Commission discussed at a Wednesday meeting.

Lacey considers budget to build phase one of Greg Cuoio Park

Construction of Greg Cuoio Park Phase 1A will cost $3 to $5 million over five years, according to the parks director. Speaking at the Lacey Board of Park Commissioners meeting yesterday, Lacey … more

By JC Medina | 4/7/22 | 1 comment

This is what an Olympia Police car looks like that has not had an allegedly stolen tow truck back up over its hood.

Olympia police car smashed by suspect fleeing police in stolen tow truck

An Olympia officer sustained minor injuries after her patrol vehicle was hit by a tow truck driven by a suspect who led officers from multiple police departments in a high-speed chase. Law … more

By Julia Ornedo | 4/7/22

The Hub is a collaborative “one-stop” approach to providing essential services to Veterans and has rapidly expanded to include over 80 partners and providers.

Feds grant Lacey $500k for Lacey Veterans Services Hub

Thanks to the leadership of the South Sound’s Congressional Delegation, the City of Lacey (City) will receive $500,000 in federal funding to reduce barriers … more

Provided by the City of Lacey | 4/6/22

"'Stellar Sea Lion'" is one of the many stunning images of life in and on the Puget Sound that can be seen as part of the We Are Puget Sound exhibit.

"We Are Puget Sound" coming to Lacey and Olympia Timberland libraries

Beginning in April, Lacey and Olympia Timberland libraries will host the photography exhibit, “We Are Puget Sound” in support of the campaign to protect and restore Puget … more

By Taniah Najih | Timberland Regional Library | 4/6/22

Two men draw guns on each other in supermarket scuffle

Two men pulled out multiple weapons during a scuffle at a Lacey grocery store over a suspect’s alleged theft attempt. Lacey police arrested James Aaron Sweeney, 40, on March 21 after a … more

By Julia Ornedo | 4/6/22 | 6 comments

There's a prize for this year's winner of Lacey's Challenge for Water Conservation.

Lacey invites residents to join water conservation challenge

The City of Lacey is challenging its community members to conserve water this month -- and there’s a prize for the winner! At stake is a Toyota Highlander Hybrid for a local charity chosen … more

By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr. | 4/5/22

Olympia driver allegedly sends another car spinning, flees scene

An Olympia man allegedly sent another vehicle spinning, causing injury to the driver, then fled the scene of the collision. Olympia police arrested Otto G Alvarez, 35, after a reported hit and run … more

By Julia Ornedo | 3/31/22

The City of Lacey will conduct a comprehensive gap analysis to the existing energy efficiency programs offered to private, public, and non-profit sectors.

Lacey looks into existing energy efficiency programs

The City of Lacey will conduct a comprehensive gap analysis of the existing energy efficiency programs offered to private, public, and non-profit sectors. City staff aims to identify areas of … more

By JC Medina | 3/28/22

Lacey residents can now physically attend council meetings

The Lacey City Council will now go back to in-person meetings as the government continues to ease COVID-19 restrictions. As announced on the city’s website, community members can now … more

By JC Medina | 3/23/22

Love triangle leads to Olympia man’s arrest

An Olympia man’s frustrations with his ex-girlfriend dating his childhood friend landed him in jail. Lacey police said Cameron C. Harris, 29, was arrested on Feb. 26 after a reported … more

By Julia Ornedo | 3/22/22