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The Lacey City Council reviewed co-living housing regulations at its regular meeting at Lacey City Hall on March 3, 2026.

Lacey City Council adopts co-living housing regulations

New regulations for co-living housing are in place after the Lacey City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance that addresses the ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 3/11/26 | 1 comment

Olympia Fire Department Chief Matt Morris presented a community risk and response study during an Olympia City Council study session on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Olympia Fire Department presents community risk and response study

The Olympia Fire Department presented its newly completed Community Risk Assessment and Standards of Cover report, a data-driven ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 3/11/26 | 2 comments

Atmospheric river moving into Pacific Northwest

An atmospheric river is taking aim at the Pacific Northwest and is expected to bring more rainfall to Thurston County before ... more

By Wyatt Haupt Jr. | 3/11/26 | 1 comment

The Olympia School District 111 Esther R. Knox Building in Olympia, as seen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Staff, educational program cuts possible at Olympia School District

Layoffs appear to be on the horizon at the Olympia School District, amid a bleak budget outlook that is going to require some tough decisions ... more

By Wyatt Haupt Jr. | 3/10/26 | 9 comments

Disability Justice Task Force Program Manager Joslyn Nelson spoke about the Olympia City Council’s Disability Awareness Month proclamation at a meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Olympia proclaims March as Disability Awareness Month

The Olympia City Council endorsed a proclamation designating March 2026 as Disability Awareness ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 3/10/26 | 2 comments

Lacey Mayor Andy Ryder, left, and Vic Merolla, a community volunteer leader with the American Red Cross South Puget Sound and Olympics Chapter, held the American Red Cross Month proclamation at a Lacey City Council meeting on March 3, 2026.

Lacey City Council honors American Red Cross

In recognition of its humanitarian work, the Lacey City Council proclaimed March 2026 as American Red Cross Month ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 3/10/26

Transportation Policy Board to review $16M grant cycle

Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) staffers will brief the Transportation Policy Board on the upcoming ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 3/9/26 | 2 comments

The Antsen Sewer Project was completed for $305,000 and resulted in 1,425 feet of a new pressurized sewer line along Antsen Street in Tumwater.

Tumwater closes out work on Antsen Sewer Project

The Tumwater City Council formally closed out work related to the Antsen Sewer Project at a meeting on ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 3/9/26

Cold front to bring heavy dose of wind and rain to Thurston County

A cold front passing through the Pacific Northwest is expected to produce chilly, wet and windy conditions over the next couple of days in ... more

By Wyatt Haupt Jr. | 3/9/26

Lacey Police Department Sgt. Jimmy Williams, left, and Lt. Napoleon Parker, right, were sworn in during ceremonies last week. Center, the two officers stood with City Manager Rick Walk following the swearing-in ceremony.

Lacey Police Department welcomes new sergeant and lieutenant

Two Lacey Police Department officers were promoted and sworn in last ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 3/9/26 | 2 comments

Enrollment projected to decline at Olympia School District in 2026-27 academic year

Enrollment is on the decline at Olympia School District (OSD), with the total number of full-time equivalent students projected to drop ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 3/9/26 | 2 comments

The 2026 Saint Martin’s Gala in November will feature Seattle-based restaurateur Renee Erickson.

Saint Martin’s annual gala to feature award-winning chef

Saint Martin’s University Gala, the university’s signature fundraising event for student scholarships, is coming back with a black tie ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 3/9/26

Consultant Jennie Foglia-Jones addressed the Tumwater City Council about plans for the Olympia-Lacey FIFA World Cup fan zone at meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Tumwater City Council throws support behind Olympia-Lacey World Cup Fan Zone

The Tumwater City Council is standing behind local events for fans during the FIFA World ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 3/6/26 | 5 comments

A vicinity map shows the project site along Mullen Road SE in Lacey, near Southwick Lake and Lakes Elementary School.

Lacey seeks bids for water system project near Lakes Elementary School

The City of Lacey is looking to improve fire flow capacity near Lakes Elementary ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 3/6/26

Gas prices on the rise in Olympia

The average price of regular unleaded gasoline climbed nearly 12 cents in Olympia over the last week amid a growing conflict in the ... more

By Wyatt Haupt Jr. | 3/6/26 | 3 comments

Daniel Garcia, Communications Coordinator for the Olympia Council of Neighborhood Associations (CNA), shared a photo of a community forum hosted by the CNA in January. He shared the photo at a city council meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Neighborhood group gathers information to better understand community priorities

The Olympia Council of Neighborhood Associations (CNA) has developed a list of priorities residents want city leaders to address, with food ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 3/6/26 | 7 comments

Edward Mackie, a former chief deputy attorney general for Washington, and Karen Ellieck spoke at the Olympia City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, to commemorate the Budd Inlet Six 50th anniversary. They shared firsthand accounts and legal actions that helped end orca captures in Washington waters.

Olympia celebrates 50th anniversary of 'Budd Inlet Six' orca rescue

The Olympia City Council endorsed a proclamation designating 2026 as “Budd Inlet Six – 50th Anniversary Year,” marking 50 years since ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 3/5/26 | 4 comments

A photo from last year shows John Dziedzic being honored by the Lacey City Council after receiving the 2025 Ken Balsley Lacey Historian of the Year for revitalizing the Lacey Historical Society and preserving the city's history.

Lacey Historical Commission seeking nominees for Historian of the Year

The Lacey Historical Commission is accepting nominations for its 2026 Historian of the Year award, with submissions closing at the end of the ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 3/5/26

The Lacey City Council approved the First Amendment Interlocal Agreement for the Opioid Abatement Council Independent Subcommittee during its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Lacey City Council approves pooling of opioid settlement funds with partner cities and county

The Lacey City Council unanimously approved the First Amendment Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for the Opioid Abatement Council (OAC) ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 3/5/26 | 2 comments

Tumwater Mayor Leatta Dahlhoff reaffirmed the city’s commitment to its School Resource Officer Program during a city council meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Mayor reaffirms Tumwater’s commitment to SRO program after reassignment of officer

Tumwater Mayor Leatta Dahlhoff reaffirmed the city’s commitment to its School Resource Officer Program following the reassignment of a ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 3/5/26 | 1 comment