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The Gold Star Family Memorial Monument at Lacey Civic Plaza is located at 521 Sleater-Kinney Road SE.

Memorial Day proclamation issued by City of Lacey

Honoring the fallen and standing with military families, the Lacey City Council proclaimed May 25 as Memorial Day in the ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 5/22/26 | 1 comment

The marked project location along State Route 510 in Lacey covers four streets slated for new water main installation.

City of Lacey seeks bids for Madrona connection, water main overhaul on four streets

The City of Lacey is calling for contractor bids on a water main project on four city ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 5/20/26

Cycling advocates and community members celebrated the City of Lacey's Bicycle Month proclamation at a Lacey Ctty Council meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Lacey City Council proclaims Bicycle Month amid rising fuel costs 

With fuel costs climbing and transportation emissions stubbornly undercutting state climate goals, the Lacey City Council proclaimed ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 5/20/26 | 1 comment

City of Lacey water usage peaks at 15 million gallons per day during summer months, according to a data released by the city on Thursday, May 14, 2026.

City of Lacey to enforce odd-even watering schedule through summer

City of Lacey homeowners and renters with outdoor lawns or gardens will be subject to a mandatory odd-even watering schedule from June 1 through ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 5/18/26 | 2 comments

City of Lacey project maps show the area near Ruddell Road SE, where Lift Station 6 will be retired and replaced with a new submersible lift station on a city-owned parcel along 32nd Court SE.

Lacey City Council awards contract to replace aging Lift Station 6

Lift Station 6, one of Lacey's oldest wastewater stations, is on its way ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 5/13/26

Lacey City Hall, as seen in this undated photo.

Fraudsters impersonate Lacey personnel in permit payment scam

Through emails, phone calls, text messages and physical mail, scammers are impersonating City of Lacey staff to pressure permit holders ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 5/12/26

Three Jubilee stormwater ponds, marked in red, are scheduled for liner replacement, sediment dredging and slope repairs beginning in June.

Lacey City Council awards restoration contract for Jubilee stormwater ponds

The Jubilee stormwater ponds in Lacey, which are plagued by failed liners and eroded slopes, are now headed for a full ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 5/11/26 | 1 comment

The faces and stories of Lacey's community figures appear on traffic control boxes citywide through the Utility Wrap Program.

Lacey honors local history through utility box wrap program

Local history is now visible on street corners across Lacey after the city completed the first phase of a public art program featuring original ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 5/7/26 | 3 comments

These items from the Lacey Museum and Cultural Center's permanent collection are up for a community vote as part of Washington's America250 commemoration.

Lacey Museum and Cultural Center invites residents to vote on America250 exhibit

The Lacey Museum and Cultural Center is inviting residents to help select artifacts for a summer exhibit ahead of the nation's 250th ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 5/6/26

Mayor Andy Ryder holds the Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation alongside Family Education and Support Services board member Jill Severn, left, and Executive Director Shelly Willis at a Lacey City Council work session on April 28, 2026.

Lacey City Council marks Child Abuse Prevention Month

In a reminder that healthy communities start with healthy children, the Lacey City Council proclaimed April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 5/5/26 | 1 comment

The proposed South Sound YMCA facility on Marvin Road in Lacey would feature a natatorium, four indoor basketball courts and a core fitness facility, as shown in this April 2026 conceptual floor plan by Williams Architecture.

South Sound YMCA pitches Lacey recreation complex to address gap

South Sound YMCA is taking steps to address a shortage of indoor recreation space in Thurston County by setting plans in motion for a ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 5/4/26 | 5 comments

Lacey City Attorney David Schneider, far left, briefed the Lacey City Council about a new national opioid settlement during a work session on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

City of Lacey joins national opioid settlement

The Lacey City Council voted unanimously to join the latest round of the national opioid settlement with six drug distributors and ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/30/26 | 4 comments

Javier Clavere was named the next Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Saint Martin's University.

Saint Martin’s University introduces Javier Clavere as new Provost, Vice President for Academics

After a national search, Saint Martin’s University announced the appointment of Javier Clavere, Ph.D., as the institution’s next provost ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 4/30/26 | 1 comment

INSPIRE Women’s Business Conference to return with presentations, workshops and panel discussions

The INSPIRE Women’s Business Conference is returning this year as a dynamic, one-day event with keynote presentations, interactive ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 4/29/26 | 1 comment

The ChargePoint electric vehicle charging stations at the Regional Athletic Complex, as seen in this undated photo.

Regional Athletic Complex electric vehicle chargers back online after weeklong outage

A nearby accident left the Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) without electric vehicle charging for nearly a ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/28/26

City of Lacey seeks applicants for Historical Commission seat

The City of Lacey is recruiting for one open seat on its Historical ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/27/26

Lacey City Manager Rick Walk, as seen in this undated photo.

Lacey City Manager Rick Walk to deliver State of the City address on April 29

How is Lacey doing? City Manager Rick Walk will stand before residents on April 29, ready to answer that question in his annual State of ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/24/26

Bishop Michael F. Olson, left commencement speaker, Bethany Hutson, valedictorian, and Zachary Mandlin, salutatorian.

Saint Martin’s University names commencement speaker, top graduates

Saint Martin's University named its commencement speaker for an upcoming graduation ceremony, and also unveiled its top two ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 4/23/26 | 1 comment

A site plan shows the layout of the Lacey Veterans Services Hub at 4232 6th Ave. SE.

Bidding period opens for accessibility improvements at Lacey Veterans Services Hub

In pursuit of greater accessibility at a local veterans hub, the City of Lacey is soliciting sealed bids for a planned overhaul of the Veterans ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/22/26

The Lacey Library Board heard updates on Timberland Regional Library's budget crisis, including proposed hour reductions at the Hawks Prairie branch, at a meeting on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Hawks Prairie hours could be impacted by Timberland Regional Library's budget dilemma

Timberland Regional Library's (TRL) ongoing budget problem is going to cost dozens of employees their jobs systemwide and is now pushing proposed ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/21/26