Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Olympia has appointed Darian Lightfoot in charge of the city's Home Fund.
As manager of the Home Fund, Lightfoot will oversee the city's supportive and affordable housing projects to address …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/7/22
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The House Finance Committee heard public testimony on Substitute House Bill 1880, which would create housing benefit districts.
Bill Information: Concerning housing benefit districts. Bill …
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The Thurston County Auditor’s Office reminds voters the deadline to return ballots for the Special Election is Tuesday, February 8. Districts included in the special election are Griffin, …
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2/4/22
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The Port of Olympia is inviting the public to participate in planning for its regional airport.
Port of Olympia authorities will be hosting a virtual open house meeting on Feb. 17 to get …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/4/22
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The House Finance Committee heard public testimony on HB 1914, which would update and expand the motion picture competitiveness program.
Click here for more information on HB 1914 .
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By Troy Kirby
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2/3/22
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North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) ran its third and last community forum on its plan to explore a balanced calendar for the upcoming school year.
Held on Feb. 2, 2022, at the Salish Middle …
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By JC Medina
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2/3/22
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Lacey South Sound Chamber recognized local businesses during its Lacey South Chamber Awards Best in Biz yesterday.
“The business community has been through a lot during this pandemic and we …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/3/22
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Dear Sam, Laurie, and Jessica:
The legislature, in my opinion, has taken progressive steps backward on housing. That is while trying to do the right thing for renters, you are sometimes …
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The Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee heard public testimony on SB 5660, which would allow access to individuals 21 years of age and older, to psilocybin services. Psilocybin can be …
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The Olympia City Council is encouraging citizens to participate -- and vote yes -- in the upcoming levy raising funds for the local schools.
In their meeting yesterday Tues., Olympia city …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/2/22
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The House Local Government Committee heard public testimony on HB 2001 – which would expand the ability to build tiny houses.
Click here for more information on HB 2001.
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By Troy Kirby
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2/1/22
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The Senate Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs Committee heard public testimony on SB 5783, which would re-establish the underground economy task force, specifically for the construction trade. The …
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By Troy Kirby
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1/31/22
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The Washington State Legislature is looking into the possibility of reducing the minimum distance of cannabis-related establishments from community facilities to 500 feet.
Present zoning …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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1/31/22
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The House Commerce & Gaming Committee heard public testimony on HB 2022, which focuses on social equity in the cannabis industry.
For more information on the bill, click here.
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By Troy Kirby
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1/28/22
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The Senate Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs committee, heard public testimony on SB 5891, concerning warehouse distributor centers and employment standards.
Learn more about SB 5891 here.
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By Troy Kirby
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1/27/22
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The Senate State Government and Elections Committee heard public testimony on Senate Bill 5817, which would restrict usage of synthetic media “deep fakes” in campaigns for elective …
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By Troy Kirby
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1/26/22
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Tumwater’s city council discussed whether the city-owned Tumwater Valley Golf Course is still worthy of funding amid its reported net loss in the past decade.
During the Council's Tuesday …
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By JC Medina
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1/26/22
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The House Public Safety Committee heard public testimony on House Bill 1848, concerning fraud in assisted reproduction.
New phrase in this report: "Misattributed parentage."
For more …
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By Troy Kirby
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1/25/22
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The Senate Law & Justice Committee heard public testimony on Senate Bill 5667, which would make falsifying, possessing or using forged COVID-19 vaccination cards illegal in the state of …
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By Troy Kirby
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1/24/22
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Port of Olympia commissioners have authorized a probe into Commissioner Amy Evans’ conflict of interest linked to her role as a broker for real estate firm Kidder Matthews.
In a meeting on …
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