Thursday, October 1, 2026
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A new waste disposal company is servicing the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater area, collecting hard-to-recycle products.
Seattle-based Ridwell, in a press release, announced its opening in the OLT area …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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3/1/22
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The House Transportation Committee, heard public testimony, on two bills concerning the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. First, House Bill 2127 addresses the Narrows Bridge debt. Second, was Substitute Senate …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/28/22
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The House Capital Budget Committee heard public testimony on Engrossed Senate Bill 5017, which would clarify school district procurement requirements for personal services in construction management, …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/25/22
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Thurston County’s announcement of the suspension of its rent assistance contract with Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason & Thurston Counties (CAC) elicited various reactions on its …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/25/22
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Thurston County suspended its contract on Feb. 24 with CAC, and stated that it has reported suspected fraud to the Washington State Auditor.
Thurston County's internal audit review dated …
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School bus drivers attended the Olympia School Board meeting Feb. 25 asking the school district to increase their salary.
Bus driver Lisa Hall explained that they work from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m, but …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/25/22
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The Board of County Commissioners suspended today the county's contract with Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason & Thurston Counties (CAC), the regional nonprofit organization that has been …
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The House Environment & Energy Committee heard public testimony on Substitute Senate Bill 5818, which would promote housing construction in cities through amendments and limited appeals under the …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/24/22
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The Tumwater Planning Commission ironed out their plan to conduct a training program to help orient new planning commissioners and provide continuing education for incumbent …
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By JC Medina
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2/24/22
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The House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee heard public testimony on Senate Bill 5972, which would extend the expiration date of a statute regarding wildlife conflict resolution, …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/23/22
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The House Public Safety Committee heard public testimony on Engrossed Senate Bill 5919, which revises the legal standard for use of physical force by a peace officer as well as the standard for peace …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/22/22
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Members of Lacey's community workgroup on homelessness unveiled their group's ongoing concerns and issues as they met with the City Council in a joint work session on Thursday.
Community and …
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By JC Medina
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2/22/22
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For most of my life, I have lived at least six hours from the “ocean” (yes, Texans refer to the Gulf of Mexico as “the ocean”).
I am greatly enamored of whales and other …
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The Senate Law & Justice Committee heard public testimony on Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1705, which would ban the manufacture and use of “ghost guns.”
Ghost guns are guns …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/21/22
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Thurston County health officials are warning residents to avoid Percival Creek to avoid exposure to sewage.
Around 26,000 gallons of sewage spilled into the creek because of a blockage in …
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2/19/22
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The Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee heard public testimony on House Bill 1974, which would move state board of education and educational service district elections to the …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/18/22
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An Olympia grade school’s exhibit for the Black Lives Matter movement was vandalized last Tues., Feb 15, while the city celebrates Black History Month.
“This morning, all of the cups …
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The Senate Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs Committee heard public testimony on Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1795, which would prohibit non-disclosure provisions regarding illegal …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/17/22
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Community members raised concerns today over changes the Port of Olympia is proposing for Olympia Regional Airport.
During the second open house hearing for the 2021 master plan update hosted by …
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Olympia is asking the community to provide input that may possibly make changes in the city’s rental housing policies.
The City of Olympia launched a page on its Engage Olympia website to …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/17/22
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