Friday, October 2, 2026
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Thurston County recently received the “Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting” from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), announced County Manager …
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Olympia City Council signed a proclamation designating May 18, 2023, as Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on Tuesday, May 16.
Global Accessibility Awareness Day was established 12 years …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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5/17/23
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Olympia Transportation Director Sophie Stimson announced that the city council and the Land Use and Environment Committee are contemplating reviewing different policy approaches for sidewalk repairs, …
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Olympia is seeking community members’ feedback on its proposed amendments to the state’s energy code to reduce fossil fuel use in new buildings in the city.
In a press release, the …
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(The Center Square) – Holding a baby identified as Leo in his arms, Gov. Jay Inslee touted the benefits of a new $10 million “net-zero” child care center located at the state …
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The National Weather Service has issued an alert that scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible this evening. The radar image shows the storm currently covering the southern half of Thurston …
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Tumwater School District Interim Superintendent Carole Meyer moved to suspend Tumwater Virtual Academy (TVA)’s operations during a board meeting last Thursday, May 11, citing enrolment issues.
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The Olympia Arts Commission has approved the proposed mural that will be painted at the Olympia Senior Center. The mural will be the first large art piece that depicts aging and seniors in the city …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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5/15/23
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Safelite AutoGlass is eyeing the previous Mattress Firm location at 2415 Capital Mall Drive SW as the possible new site for an auto glass repair shop.
At the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee …
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The Olympia City Council signed two proclamations for May 2023, celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month.
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Olympia seeks community members' feedback and participation in updating the city's Comprehensive Plan 2045 through the survey.
The survey asks the participants to review the Comprehensive Plan's …
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Teachers gathered on Thursday, May 11, to voice their sentiments on their job loss due to the Olympia School District (OSD)’s current reduction measures, which were revealed to them during …
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Permanent supportive housing will soon be constructed along Franz Anderson Road after Olympia selected the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) to complete the project.
Affordable Housing Program …
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The Tumwater City Council voted 6-1 to confirm the appointment of Lisa Parks as the next city administrator on Tuesday, May 9.
Parks is currently the executive services director at the Port of …
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) officially proclaimed May 7 to May 13 as Public Service Recognition Week.
The BOCC said the week is a chance to honor the contributions of …
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The Thurston County Board of Health (BOH) joined the nation in celebrating the selfless contributions of nurses as it proclaimed National Nurses Week from May 6 to May 12.
The BOH announced this …
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By JC Medina
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5/11/23
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Community member Walter Jorgensen challenged Olympia City councilmembers to take a bus and experience other alternative modes of transportation before deciding on the parking code amendments, …
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At Tuesday's Olympia City Council meeting, the Heritage Commission honored seven individuals, places, and local organizations that have contributed to the community's heritage.
Recipients of …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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5/11/23
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The Teen Tech Tutors program at the Olympia Timberland Library has been bringing people together for over a decade in a symbiotic, intergenerational program that pairs tech-savvy teens with patrons …
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By Anna Lisa Rasmussen
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5/11/23
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The voter and candidacy registration deadline for the August 1 Primary Election is fast approaching.
The Thurston County Auditor has published election deadlines on this website. …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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5/10/23
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