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Food inspection results in Thurston County – June 15, 2026
Restaurant inspection reports focus on two types of violations: red and ... more
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TRPC launches survey for Regional Safety Action Plan
A public roadway safety survey is underway as part of an effort to craft a plan to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries in Thurston ... more
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The Lacey City Council reviewed three proposed municipal code amendments at a work session on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. 
Lacey City Council reviews business tax, developer and licensing code changes 
Proposed subsection language for Lacey’s business and occupation tax code sparked questions over whether it addresses a gap or ... more
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ESD 113 communications team receives national recognition 
The communications team at Educational Service District (ESD) 113 received a number of Publication and Digital Media Excellence ... more
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The Port of Olympia, as seen in this undated photo.
Port of Olympia aims to gauge economic impact of operations
The Port of Olympia is commissioning a study in order to get  a better understanding of its economic and community impact in ... more
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Olympia City Manager Jay Burney provided an update to the city council on transition efforts from the Lee Creighton Justice Center during a study session on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Lee Creighton Justice Center transition nearly done, $589K in additional costs
The 18-month transition from the Lee Creighton Justice Center is nearing completion, but it has also resulted in an additional $589,000 in one-time ... more
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A slide presented by Port of Olympia Environmental Director Shawn Gilbertson shows four species a  joint habitat conservation plan would protect. Gilbertson presented the slide at a meeting on May 26, 2026.
USFWS reviewing Tumwater, Port of Olympia habitat plan
The City of Tumwater and Port of Olympia’s joint habitat conservation plan is under review by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife ... more
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SPSCC board approves academic program closures, staff reductions
In a move fueled by ongoing structural funding challenges, South Puget Sound Community College eliminated three academic programs and ... more
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Lansdale Pointe Apartments in Olympia on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for new affordable housing community in Olympia
Elected officials, housing developers and advocates gathered on Tuesday afternoon, June 9, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Lansdale Pointe ... more
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Thurston County Planning Commission schedules public hearing on Open Space Tax applications 
The Thurston County Planning Commission is going to hold a public hearing to receive input on a pair of Open Space Tax Program ... more
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Olympia City Council members discussed and approved a new park impact fee methodology at a meeting on June 2, 2026. The updated system will scale impact fees based on residential unit size.
Olympia City Council approves new park impact fee methodology
The Olympia City Council approved a new park impact fee methodology that will scale fees based on the size of residential ... more
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Scott Egger, left, joined City Manager Rick Walk at his retirement sendoff at Lacey City Hall on May 29, 2026, alongside a custom street sign marking his 18 years of service. 
Lacey Public Works Director Scott Egger retires
Lacey Public Works Department Director Scott Egger retired on May 29, ending his tenure at the helm of a department responsible for the ... more
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The City of Tumwater plans to extend a sewer line west along Trosper Road by around 6,000 feet and into smaller arterial roads.
Committee endorses contract for design of Trosper Road sewer extension in Tumwater
The Tumwater Public Works Committee endorsed a $578,060 contract with consulting engineers Gray & Osborne Inc. to design ... more
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The first graduating class of SPSCC's Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program.
Initial cohort to graduate from SPSCC's first four-year program 
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is about to welcome the first cohort of graduates from the Bachelor of Science in Computer ... more
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Army Warrant Officer Gregory Hederich, an unmanned aerial systems operations technician assigned to the Washington Army National Guard's 81st Multi-Functional Reconnaissance Company, operates a Ghost X drone during a counter-UAS field day demonstration at Yakima Training Center on June 2, 2026.
Ahead of World Cup, authorities focused on deterring drones in Seattle
SEATTLE — Flying a drone above FIFA World Cup fan celebrations, practice facilities and matches at Lumen Field could get operators hit with a ... more
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The City of Tumwater’s 2027-32 transportation improvement program outlines a total of 23 projects, including three items that are new to the annually updated document.
Transportation improvement program outlines three new projects in Tumwater
The City of Tumwater’s new transportation improvement program identifies three road projects to pursue within the next ... more
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Olympia City Hall is located at 601 4th Ave. E in downtown Olympia.
Olympia committee to discuss tenant purchase policies
The City of Olympia Land Use & Environment Committee is going to continue exploring the feasibility of policies that would give tenants the ... more
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NTPS paraeducator named Regional Classified Employee of the Year 
Tom Harn, a paraeducator from South Bay Elementary School at North Thurston Public Schools, was named the 2026 Educational ... more
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The City of Lacey's 2026 Sidewalk Repair Project is expected to begin this summer.
Sidewalk repair plan faces neighbor opposition in Lacey
The City of Lacey's 2026 Sidewalk Repair Project is expected to begin this summer, targeting root-damaged sidewalks in the ... more
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Tumwater Planning Commission recommends development of regulatory framework for battery energy storage systems 
The Tumwater Planning Commission has backed the idea of developing a regulatory framework for battery energy storage ... more
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