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The North Thurston Education Foundation has awarded scholarships with a total value of $191,000 to 49 graduating seniors from North Thurston Public Schools.
“We are delighted …
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7/12/23
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The male suspect who was shot by a Thurston County Sheriff’s deputy after allegedly pointing a weapon at authorities has been released from prison.
The Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s …
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On Friday, June 16, 2023, Lieutenant Colonel Barbara Jean Nichols (retired), a nurse of three wars, passed away at Panorama in Lacey, Washington, her home of several decades. She celebrated her 100th …
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7/10/23
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Civic Leadership & Engagement Corps (CLEC) has awarded Saint Martin’s University a $125,000 career and leadership development grant.
CLEC is an AmeriCorps initiative through the …
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The Lacey City Council officially selected Rick Walk as the new City Manager during the Regular City Council meeting on July 6, 2023. The vote was unanimous to appoint Walk as the fifth City Manager …
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Lacey’s Utilities Committee recommended Draham Road annexation for full council approval during its meeting last July 3.
The parcel is within the Pleasant Glade Planning Area and the Lacey …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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7/6/23
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Libraries are regularly evolving and changing to meet the needs of their patrons. Timberland Regional Library is responding to these needs by increasing library access through the Books by Mail …
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July will be a creative month for the locals. Join any of the events for each celebration!
Tenino’s 150th Jubillee, Saturday, July 8 The City of Tenino will celebrate its sesquicentennial …
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7/6/23
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I firmly believe in lifelong learning. But I must confess when Danny Stusser asked me to go to a Death Café to get material for my column, I was dumbstruck.
What on earth is a …
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Lacey’s Land Use and Environment Committee unanimously voted to recommend the proposed amendments to the city’s land use hearing examiner system to the city council.
Lacey Planning …
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By JC Medina
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6/29/23
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Crews from the City of Olympia and the Washington State Department of Transportation, directed by OlyMAP (Olympia Mutual Aid Partners), converged today at one of the homeless encampments off of …
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The Lacey Finance and Economic Development Committee reviewed the rate policies for charging electric vehicles (EV) in the city during its meeting on Tuesday, June 27.
Lacey Public Works …
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The Lacey Museum will soon mount an oral history project to gather information to echo the narrative of marginalized communities and underrepresented cultures and groups.
Museum Coordinator …
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The summer is getting fun. Enjoy local activities for this week, including the anticipated LoveOly Summerfest!
Motoamerica Superbikes, Saturday, June 22-25 The fastest motorcycle racing in the …
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6/22/23
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The Lacey Historical Commission welcomed its newest commissioner, former City Mayor Jon Halvorson.
During the commission’s meeting on Wednesday, June 21, Halvorson said the main reason why …
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By JC Medina
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6/22/23
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Relocation of people from homeless encampments along I-5, particularly near Sleater-Kinney Road, to the new Maple Court enhanced shelter might begin next week.
Lacey Planning and Development …
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By JC Medina
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6/21/23
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I had to be out and about quite a bit last week, so my daughter Nikki and I took the opportunity to revisit some of our favorite places for our lunches.
There are many places in our communities …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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6/21/23
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Members of the 2022-2023 Lacey Youth Council have officially ended their term with great recognition from the city council during a public meeting on June 15.
Lacey Deputy Mayor Malcolm Miller …
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By JC Medina
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6/19/23
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County health officials are warning local lake goers of possibly catching swimmer’s itch.
Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) released a statement on June 9 about …
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6/19/23
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We’re halfway through June! Take a peek at the events below and make sure to support local tourism.
MCE: The Golden Age of Broadway, Saturday, June 17, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Broadway …
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6/15/23
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