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A search warrant was granted for the sporting equipment stolen from a Lacey school last month at a storage unit. The police recovered six helmets, three headsets, and several other items from the initial burglary.
Man accused of stealing children’s sporting equipment to sell online
The Lacey Police Department said a man who allegedly stole children’s sporting equipment and sold them online remains outstanding. A Lacey school was burglarized last month, losing nine … more
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Museum Coordinator Felicia Rova-Chamroeun presented her “Stories of the South Sound” project to the Lacey Commission on Equity during its public meeting on June 26, 2023.
Lacey Museum set to launch oral histories of local marginalized communities
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 … more
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Logging in June 2022 and subsequent clearing of this previously forested area made room for Scotch Broom, an invasive plant species. Photo taken June 5, 2022.
Thousands of invaders to be removed from hillside, volunteers sought this Saturday
Thousands of Scotch broom seedlings ( Cytisus scoparius ) are invading Olympia, specifically at a hillside forest near Cooper Crest Park. Working to defend the forest is the Olympia Coalition for … more
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At Tuesday's June 21, 2023 meeting, Olympia City councilmembers posed with Parks, Arts, and Recreation Director Paul Simmons, who received a Washington Recreation and Park Association (WRPA) award.
Olympia parks director Paul Simmons receives statewide award
The Olympia City Council has signed a proclamation designating July 2023 as Parks and Recreation Month and recognized Parks, Arts, and Recreation Director Paul Simmons for receiving an award from the … more
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Port Commissioners Joe Downing and Bob Iyall voted in favor of the raise, while Commissioner Amy Evans Harding dissented.
Port commission approves 4% raise to Executive Director Sam Gibboney
The Port of Olympia Commission voted 2-1 to approve a 4% raise to Executive Director Sam Gibboney’s compensation on Monday, June 26. The raise, which takes effect retroactively to January … more
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Olympia's Land Use and Environment Committee reviewed city staff recommendations on the Rental Housing Registration program's inspection guidelines on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Image of a house icon and key in a paper shopping bag in front of many home icons.
Olympia’s new rental housing registration program starts to gel
Last Thursday, June 22, the Olympia Land Use and Environment Committee reviewed the new Rental Housing Registration program with a presentation of recommendations and discussions around inspections … more
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The upcoming Nisqually Medical Facility is a two-story, 21 750-square-foot building.
Nisqually medical facility in Olympia moves forward
Last June 22, the Olympia Design Review Board met to discuss the construction of Nisqually Healing Center as a two-story outpatient medical facility. According to the staff report , the … more
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Olympia is planning to shift more taxes from wealthy developers to everyone else
The City of Olympia is currently considering an expansion of the 8-year Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) program.  This optional program offers developers a pass on paying property taxes for … more
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Olympia-based Rights of Nature Initiative (RONI) Coalition is pushing for an ordinance that recognizes the rights of the Deschutes River.
Environmental group pushing for 'Rights of Nature' law for Deschutes River
A group of environmentalists is working to enact rights of nature laws for Washington rivers across the state. Olympia-based Rights of Nature Initiative (RONI) Coalition is pushing for an … more
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Port Commissioner Bob Iyall hosts a commissioner chat on Thursday, June 22.
Port Commissioner Iyall on improving port workplace culture, new HR director
Port of Olympia Commissioner Bob Iyall shared what Port management has been doing to improve workplace culture after 22 Port employees signed a letter of no-confidence to Executive Director Sam … more
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What's happening next week?
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 … more
A layout plan indicating what sea level measures would be implemented on certain parts of the waterfront.
Destination Waterfront plan for sea level rise measures reviewed by citizen advisory committee
Port of Olympia’s Citizen Advisory Committee reviewed the Destination Waterfront plan with Thomas Architecture Studios, the firm overseeing the project’s development plans, during a … more
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The Olympia Finance Committee reviewed the proposed update for the LTAC program on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.
Olympia’s lodging tax program that funds tourism events and projects, getting looked at for expanding access and revising the vetting
Olympia Economic Development Director Mike Reid and Cultural Access Tax Program Specialist Amelia Layton presented the proposed updates to the lodging tax program, which aim to broaden participation … more
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The Lacey Historical Commission welcomed former City Mayor Jon Halvorson. Pictured here working at the Thurston County elections sorting facility in 2022.
Lacey’s former mayor Halvorson joins city’s historical commission, sees new museum as his ‘mission’
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 … more
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Olympia City Council approves residential parking ordinance, a compromise on original scrapped plan
With a vote of 7-2, the Olympia City Council approved on Tuesday the first and final reading of the residential parking ordinance, which among other things, retains the current maximum of 1.5 spaces … more
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Relocation of I-5 homeless encampments could start next week, says Lacey official
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 … more
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Olympia approves funding about 65% of fund balance for various programs; holds off BLS and CARES startup
On Tuesday, June 20, the Olympia City Council approved the allocation of $4.3 million from the city's fund balance of $6.6 million to finance various programs, including the Homeless Response … more
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Thurston Commissioners address staff wage concerns, commit to ‘negotiate in good faith’
Responding to overwhelming comments that the Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) received about salary concerns of county employees, the board said it is committed to “negotiate in … more
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Billy Kimbler on May 19, 2023.
Billy Kimbler: His story
Billy Kimbler has been homeless most of his life. Born in 1959 in the small town of Goldendale, he grew up in Yelm. more
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“Home is the nicest word there is.”~Laura Ingalls Wilder
Affordable and supportive housing possibly in the works, near Franz Anderson Road and Franklin Street
Olympia’s City Council is set to approve two resolutions selling city-owned properties on Franz Anderson Road and Franklin Street to low-income home developers to construct 150 affordable units … more
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