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The Olympia City Council declared March 2025 as Disability Awareness Month. The proclamation was signed by Mayor Dontae Payne on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Olympia City Council declares March 2025 as Disability Awareness Month 
The Olympia City Council endorsed a proclamation designating March 2025 as Disability Awareness Month. The proclamation marks a commitment to promoting accessibility and upholding the rights of … more
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Olympia Council member Clark Gilman introduced a referral that allocates $30,000 for resettlement services to immigrant and refugee families staying in Olympia. The city council voted unanimously to endorse the referral on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Olympia allocates $30K to bridge federal funding gap for refugees and immigrants
The Olympia City Council voted unanimously to provide $30,000 in emergency support to World Relief, as a means of helping immigrant and refugee families ... more
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The Lacey Fire District has released the final design for Engine 31, which will replace the district’s 2016 Pierce velocity pumper.  
Lacey Fire District secures new engines, delivery lags
Fire engines are built for urgency, but getting them into service has turned into a waiting game in ... more
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Intercity Transit Deputy Director of Planning Rob LaFontaine and Marketing, Communications & Outreach Officer Nick Demerice met with the Tumwater School District School Board at a regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.
Intercity Transit mulls one seat, direct bus rides to Tumwater schools by September 
Aside from additional bus stops, the community can expect more frequent, direct and one-seat bus rides to and from the ... more
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Thurston Regional Housing Council approves funding for homeless services, affordable housing project
The Thurston Regional Housing Council (RHC) approved two funding requests to support vulnerable community ... more
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Panattoni Development Company plans to begin development of the 29.27 acre South Sound Commerce Center
Port of Olympia considering allowing Panattoni to begin development without habitat conservation plan
The Port of Olympia is considering allowing Panattoni Development Company to begin the development of the 29-acre South Sound Commerce Center ... more
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Suspect arrested after pursuit and standoff in Thurston County
A man was arrested on Feb. 14 following a police pursuit and standoff in Thurston County, according to a Thurston County Sheriff’s Office ... more
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Thurston Regional Housing Council and partners secure funding for Franz Anderson housing project
In a collaborative effort, Thurston Regional Housing Council (RHC) has secured funding to support the development of the Franz Anderson permanent ... more
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Jacinda Steltjes, Affordable Housing Program manager, discussed a resolution authorizing a 12-year multifamily tax exemption agreement between Olympia and 505 Union Avenue LLC for an affordable housing development project. The city council approved the resolution on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. 
Olympia approves 12-year tax exemption for affordable housing project  
The Olympia City Council approved a 12-year multi-family tax exemption (MFTE) agreement with 505 Union Avenue LLC to develop ... more
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A City of Lacey Public Works crew operates heavy machinery during a roadway maintenance project in 2022.
Bids sought for Rainier Road SE reconstruction and bike-friendly upgrades in Lacey
The City of Lacey is launching a competitive selection process for civil engineering firms to oversee a roadway reconstruction project that ... more
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A review of Commissioner Emily Clouse’s vote has delayed the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners’ executive aide hiring process as of Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025.
Various issues slow hiring of Commissioner Emily Clouse’s executive aide 
A heated confrontation over ethical standards and policy adherence halted progress on a routine hiring process during a Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) ... more
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Four men were arrested in February for their alleged roles in a large-scale cockfighting and animal cruelty operation in Yelm.
Authorities uncover large animal cruelty and cockfighting operation in Yelm
A large-scale cockfighting and animal cruelty operation has been uncovered in Yelm, leading to the arrests of four individuals and the rescue of ... more
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City of Olympia opens grant applications for community development program 
The City of Olympia is now accepting applications for its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the ... more
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Here is the map showing the affected area in Pacific Avenue SE for an overnight road closure this Monday, March 3 at 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4. 
Overnight road closure on Pacific Avenue SE scheduled for March 3 
There will be an overnight road closure on Pacific Avenue SE on Monday, March 3, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on ... more
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These Percival Plinth Project sculptures were approved for display by the Olympia City Council on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025.
Percival Plinth Project Exhibition 2025 sculptures  approved by Olympia City Council
The Olympia City Council approved the sculptures the Arts Commission recommended for the 2025 Percival Plinth Project at ... more
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Dr. Maxine Mimms, left, with Dr. Joye Hardiman from 2019.
The Evergreen State College Tacoma to hold Founder’s Day on March 4 
The Evergreen State College Tacoma’s annual Founder’s Day will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 4, from 1-4 p.m. at ... more
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Local nonprofit to hold Death Care and Life Transitions Expo 
Local nonprofit The Elderhood Senior Alliance will hold its first Death Care and Life Transitions Expo and is inviting the community to the regular Death Cafes and Candles ... more
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Tumwater Police Department Chief Jon Weiks retired after a 37-year career with the law enforcement agency.
Tumwater Police Department Chief Jon Weiks retires after 37-year career
The end of the month also marked the end of the line for Tumwater Police Department Chief Jon Weiks, who has retired after 37 years of working for the law enforcement agency. “After 37 … more
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Olympia's Community Livability and Public Safety Committee announced it received 43 applications for 21 open positions on various advisory boards and committees at a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. The CLPS is set to interview 36 candidates on March 10 and 12, 2025.
Olympia receives 43 applications for 21 openings on advisory committees 
Olympia received 43 individual applications for 21 open positions across the city's advisory boards and commissions ... more
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A suspect making alleged bomb threats was arrested after a car chase with local authorities. A 4-year-old child inside the car was safely rescued. 
Bomb threat suspect arrested after car chase
A suspect who allegedly made bomb threats, while in a vehicle with a 4-year-old child, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 26 ... more
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