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The Olympia School District (OSD) Board will hold public hearings on February 26 and 29 regarding proposed school consolidations, a time for community members to appeal and make their concerns known.
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George Walter, environmental program manager at the Nisqually Indian Tribe’s natural resources department, has worked for 45+ years in various elements of fisheries for the Tribe. He may be …
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The Olympia City Council’s Finance Committee directed City Manager Jay Burney to explore other potential revenue measures beyond a levy lid lift to address a long-term budget shortfall in …
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Tumwater’s General Government Committee moved forward with an interlocal agreement to support Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) in facilitating a study to analyze the county’s …
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Tumwater Planning Commission recommended to the city council on Tuesday, February 13, the approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 18.38 of the Tumwater Municipal Code (TMC), which deals with the …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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2/16/24
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PFAS in Washington’s well water could make you sick
‘Forever chemicals’ linked to ailments from high cholesterol to cancer are in our clearest …
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The Olympia City Council voted to approve an interlocal agreement with Thurston County, Lacey, and Tumwater to support two regional initiatives under the 2024 Thurston Climate Mitigation …
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2024 School Levy Results
Thurston County
Unofficial results as of February 15, 2024
Griffin School District
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The timeframe of the investigation is from 1997 to 2008.
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By Jerome Tuaño
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2/15/24
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Toward bolstering the collective impact of work being done here, Thurston County's Board of Health (BOH) has identified strengthening community partnerships as one of its primary goals for the year …
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On Tuesday, the Olympia City Council approved an interlocal agreement with multiple jurisdictions to advance a regional housing and land capacity analysis.
The agreement involves collaboration …
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Tumwater’s water resources and sustainability department has secured over one million dollars in grants from the WA Department of Ecology (Ecology) during the previous weeks.
The latest of …
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Tumwater Public Works Committee authorized city staff on Thursday, February 8, to solicit bids for the construction of pedestrian and bicycle improvements on a portion of Israel Road from Linderson …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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2/14/24
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The Port of Olympia Commission chose Alexandra Smith as the port's new executive director, a news release from the port announced yesterday.
Commissioners held an executive session yesterday to …
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The Lacey City Council is set to approve the proposed work plan of the Commission on Equity (COE), outlining a comprehensive strategy to foster inclusivity and eliminate barriers within the …
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By JC Medina
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2/14/24
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The Olympia Planning Commission met on Monday to discuss proposed updates to the city's Parks, Arts, and Recreation chapter of the Comprehensive Plan, covering a wide range of topics around equity, …
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) discussed the public safety sales tax at a work session yesterday, February 12.
BoCC Chair and District 3 Commissioner Tye Menser said Patrick …
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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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