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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, Dec. 3, introduced a new slate of leaders to key positions in public health, budgeting, and community planning.
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By Kameko Marquez
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12/4/24
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Thurston County officials are moving to establish new zoning rules for Less Restrictive Alternative (LRA) housing for sex offenders after public backlash over gaps in oversight and safety concerns. …
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By Kameko Marquez
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12/4/24
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners approved a $3,069,000 contract to remodel the Ballot Processing Center.
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By JC Medina
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12/4/24
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission conference for a proposed nine-lot short plat development at 3900 Martin Way E.
In the narrative, the proposed project …
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During a public hearing on the 2024-25 midterm budget held on Monday, Dec. 2, Thurston County officials discussed concerns regarding funding priorities, particularly for law enforcement, …
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The Olympia Planning Commission weighed in on a planned action ordinance that would pave the way for redevelopment of the Capital Mall Triangle area, which includes allowing taller buildings and more flexible parking requirements.
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Olympia Tumwater Foundation (OTF) should know by March 2025 if it will get funding to continue its History and Nature Center project.
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The Lacey City Council is considering establishing a permanent Human Services Commission to provide oversight and guidance for the city's human services programs and funding.
At a Tuesday …
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By JC Medina
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12/3/24
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Ask artificial intelligence (AI) about special education, and the online oracle has been trained to respond with such delightful phrases as, “navigating a maze” and “demystifying …
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By Shannon Sankstone
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12/3/24
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Tumwater’s city operations generated around 3,821 metric tons of equivalent carbon dioxide (CO₂e) in 2023, which is less than 1% compared to 2015, according to a sustainability report …
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Olympia has announced plans to strengthen its police oversight system as it requested a proposal from a potential Civilian Police Auditor. The role involves overseeing investigations of use-of-force …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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12/2/24
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The Port of Olympia Commission adopted its 2025 operating and capital budget on Monday, November 25.
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By Jerome Tuaño
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12/2/24
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The Tumwater Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) met on Thursday, November 21, to develop a work plan for 2025.
However, without funding and additional staffing capacity to support the …
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Olympia has opened the applications for City Councilmember Position #5.
The seat will be vacant on Dec. 31 when Councilmember Lisa Parshley transitions to her new role as state …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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11/29/24
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The 5 th Annual Joy and Justice Book and Gift Giveaway for kids will be held on December 16-18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Evergreen Vista Apartments Community Center.
The community …
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After the end of collegiate soccer’s regular season this fall, two players from The Evergreen State College received plaudits in the 2024 All-Cascade Collegiate Conference honors after their …
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By Vince Zafra
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11/29/24
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Thurston County’s Commissioners are recommended to receive a $12,328 monthly salary, 6% more than the 2024 rate, effective on January 1, 2025.
The recommendation came from the …
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Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and clean-energy technology company, Uplight, announced on November 19 that they are expanding the Flex Batteries program to include Tesla home battery systems.
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Thurston County is moving forward with proposed changes to its agricultural zoning policies in response to public demand for stronger farmland protections and a legal appeal filed by the nonprofit …
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On Wednesday, November 20, Olympia's Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission conference for a proposed fuel station project at 1803 Black Lake Boulevard SW.
The project site …
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