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Thurston County encourages community members to prepare for the coming winter’s possible floods as part of its Flood Awareness Week, which is this week.
According to its press release, …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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10/17/23
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South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity (SPSHH) has partnered with a solar power company to power its housing projects.
According to a press release, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) awarded SPSHH with a …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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10/17/23
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Born in Kennewick, Washington 63 years ago, Mark Rendon moved to Lacey when he was five years old.
“I had a good upbringing,” he began. “My dad was an auto mechanic, and …
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The Olympia School District (OSD) board convened last Thursday, October 12, to discuss the Professional Learning Plan for the 2023-2024 school year.
Inger Owen, Executive Director of Teaching …
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The South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) Theatre Collective is set to stage “Hurricane Diane” by Madeleine George at the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts main stage from …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/16/23
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The Thurston County Auditor’s Office and the Timberland Regional Library have joined forces to introduce the ‘Urge your Neighbor to Vote’ challenge to boost local voter …
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Last year’s “triple-demic” marked the beginning of what may be a new normal: a confluence of respiratory infections — RSV, influenza, and COVID-19 — will surge as the …
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Kate Davis, Executive Director of Business and Capital Projects, met with the Olympia School District (OSD) board yesterday for the first reading of Resolution 654, which outlines the replacement of …
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) has begun work on updating the region's long-range transportation plan, which guides transportation investments and policies for the next 20-25 years.
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Washington State Department and Transportation (WSDOT) has rescheduled the repairs on northbound Interstate 5 (I-5) and the dates and times announced here are the updated schedule.
On October 12 …
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10/13/23
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Motorists in Tumwater are advised to anticipate delays this weekend due to temporary traffic interruptions on Israel Road SW between Capitol Boulevard SE and Linderson Way SW.
The alterations …
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10/13/23
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PSE unveils programs related to transportation electrification, multiple forms of charging solutions
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) Product Development Manager Paul Gardner unveiled PSE's upcoming electric vehicle programs, which aim to promote the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and …
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Pierce College has a new paramedic training program and is partnering with Tumwater, which would provide students with internship opportunities to provide them with hands-on experience.
Tumwater …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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10/12/23
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"The health of our children now will influence the health of our communities later."
Thurston's Community Wellness Division Director Gretchen Thaller said this as the Thurston Board of Health …
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Tumwater has begun work on a new inventory of trees along city streets and on city-owned properties.
Sustainability Coordinator Alyssa Jones Wood told the city’s Tree Board on Monday, …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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10/11/23
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) officially joined the country, proclaiming October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The board said the proclamation is a tribute to those who …
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By JC Medina
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10/11/23
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Yesterday, October 10, Thurston County’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) waived bidding requirements for professional services, specifically background check contracts of the …
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This coming Saturday, October 14, is Orca Recovery Day, a day of collective action to support the repopulation of the Salish Sea’s local small whale, the Southern Resident Orca.
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By Jerome Tuaño
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10/11/23
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With Sam Gibboney no longer serving as Port of Olympia’s executive director, Port employees and the public are now appealing for the Port to complete the negotiations for the contract of Local …
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With varying opinions among commissioners, the fate of some rezoning proposals under the Grand Mound Subarea Plan Update remains uncertain.
No final decisions were made during the Thurston's …
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