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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) appointed Leonard Hernandez as the new County Manager yesterday, February 12.
Hernandez, who previously served in a similar capacity in San …
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The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) urges high school students state-wide to join the Washington Tracking Network’s (WTN) third annual Youth Science Contest, an initiative to foster …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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2/13/24
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Tuesday’s the last day for voters in eight Thurston County school districts to turn in their ballots on any of several kinds of school-related measures.
Replacement levies are …
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The Olympia Arts Commission recommended 17 sculptures for new public art installations at Percival Plinth Landing to the city council for approval.
On Thursday, Olympia's Arts Program and …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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2/12/24
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The intersection between at Martin Way and Meridian Road will be converted into a roundabout.
Intercity Transit’s (IT) board of directors authorized General Manager Emily Bergkamp on …
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Olympia’s Hearing Examiner approved the plan to subdivide 3.31 acres at 1515 Middle Street SE into a 16-lot townhome subdivision subject to modified conditions focused on public safety and …
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Public clamor anew against possible closure of OSD schools
By JC Medina
In a packed room at the Olympia School District (OSD) board meeting held on February 8, emotions ran high …
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On February 12, it will be 50 years since federal Judge George Boldt issued the landmark decision that fully recognized the Indian fishing rights spelled out in the 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty. This …
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The Governor’s Mansion Foundation (GMF) announced the passing of its founder and former Washington State first lady, Nancy Bell Evans, on Friday, January 26. She was 90.
She is survived by …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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2/9/24
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The Lacey City Council strengthened its call to “dismantle racism” as it officially proclaimed February as Black History Month.
The proclamation, read by the whole council, …
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By JC Medina
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2/9/24
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Thurston County, along with non-profit Legacy Forest Defense Coalition (LFDC), filed a complaint against the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in Thurston County Superior Court last …
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Tumwater residents near Cleveland Avenue expressed their concern regarding the impact of the E Street Connection project.
The road project will connect Capitol Boulevard to Cleveland Avenue by …
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The Port of Olympia Commission narrowed its choices to two candidates for the new executive director: Mike Reid and Alexandra Smith.
The commission held a meeting today, February 8, to evaluate …
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Building upon previous collaborative efforts towards regional climate action, the Lacey City Council authorized the city manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Thurston County and the …
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Recognizing the important contributions of African Americans, the Olympia City Council honored February 2024 as Black History Month.
Council members took part in reading the proclamation on …
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) agenda-setting meeting on Tuesday, February 6, was marked by discussions surrounding the annual Point in Time Homeless Census and the Right of Way …
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By JC Medina
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2/7/24
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners recently approved the motion to update the membership and charter of the Thurston County Law & Justice Council during its meeting on Tuesday, February …
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By JC Medina
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2/7/24
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The Olympia City Council approved the proposed 2024 work plans for the Land Use and Environment Committee, Community Livability and Public Safety Committee, and Finance Committee yesterday, February …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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2/7/24
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Some 90 community members gathered last night for a public reception to meet the four finalist candidates for the Port of Olympia’s executive director position. The reception was held at the …
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It could have been two massive come-from-behind wins at home, but lightning didn’t strike twice for the Saints as they were stunned by Simon Fraser University, 72-74, in an upset at the Marcus …
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By Vince Zafra
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2/6/24
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