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At the conclusion of the legislative session, members of both parties in the Washington State House of Representatives spoke to honor the service of Reps. Laurie Dolan (LD22) and Steve Kirby (LD29) …
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By Troy Kirby
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3/14/22
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The State Legislature concluded their 60-day lawmaking in Olympia on March 10, with Sine Die, which is Latin for “without a day.” The 2022 Washington State Legislature passed several key …
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By Troy Kirby
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3/11/22
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On the Legislature's last day in session, the Senate debated, then passed, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2124, which concerns collective bargaining for legislative employees. The bill passed the …
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By Troy Kirby
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3/10/22
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Olympia recently finished screening applicants for vacant slots in its advisory committees today.
Olympia’s Community Livability and Public Safety Committee, composed of Chairperson Dontae …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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3/10/22
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Olympia’s candidates for the Chief of Police position will answer questions by the public at the upcoming virtual public meeting on Tues., March 15 at 5:30 p.m.
Members of the public may …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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3/10/22
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Timberland Regional Library celebrates March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month by highlighting staff-selected resources that recognize the many achievements and contributions of people …
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By Taniah Najih | Timberland Regional Library
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3/10/22
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Olympia may have a new resto-bar opening soon.
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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3/10/22
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The House Floor debated Substitute House Bill 1901, which would enhance and improve civil protection orders.
The bill passed the House originally on February 8th, went to the Senate where it …
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By Troy Kirby
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3/9/22
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Olympia is setting its sights on reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 59% by 2030.
During their meeting yesterday, Olympia City Council discussed ways the city can adopt to contribute to the …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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3/9/22
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Tumwater's city leadership team proposed changing the city’s logo as one in a list of potential measures to advance racial equity in the city at the council meeting yesterday.
The city …
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Today the Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) voted to begin a contract with a Seattle-based tech company to continue the tasks associated with distributing the balance of what started as …
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The House Finance committee held a public hearing on ESSB 5714, which would create a sales and use tax deferral program for solar canopies placed on large-scale commercial lots.
The bill passed …
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By Troy Kirby
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3/8/22
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The House Finance Committee heard several bills aimed at tax break incentives, including breaks on business & occupation taxes, and taxes on adult and baby diapers.
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By Troy Kirby
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3/7/22
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The House Floor debated Substitute Senate Bill 5883, which concerns homeless youth’s ability to provide informed consent for healthcare and elective surgeries.
The bill passed the House …
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By Troy Kirby
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3/4/22
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The Lacey City Council approved a contract to develop Phase 1A of Greg Cuoio Park. at its meeting last night.
The city’s capital projects engineer, Ashley Smith, told the council that Phase …
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By JC Medina
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3/4/22
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The House Floor debated Senate Bill 5687, concerning certain traffic improvements, authorizing use of automatic traffic safety cameras in school walk areas. The bill passed the Senate 25-24 on …
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By Troy Kirby
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3/3/22
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Concerned residents attended the Olympia City Council meeting on Tue., March 1 to voice opposing stands on whether the city’s Yelm Highway property should make room for a proposed school site …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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3/3/22
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Lacey residents will have an opportunity to speak about the plan to construct a market and gas station in the northeast corner of the city at a public hearing set on Apr. 4, Mon.
On their meeting …
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By JC Medina
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3/2/22
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The House Floor debated Substitute Senate Bill 5890, which would clarify eligibility for workers compensation at radiological hazardous waste facilities. The bill passed the Senate 32-17 on February …
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By Troy Kirby
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3/2/22
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North Thurston High School held a play last weekend based on a tabletop game.
Named “Clue,” based on the classic Hasbro game, North Thurston High School’s drama club performed at …
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By Gloria Towne
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3/1/22
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