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The Tumwater School District (TSD) board convened last September 28, to recognize the recipients of their honor coin, an award modeled on a century-old challenge coin tradition in nationwide …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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10/5/23
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Recognizing that persistent houselessness poses a significant threat to the public health and safety of the entire community, the Olympia City Council declared a continuing public health emergency …
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The mother of a first-grade student at Lydia Hawk Elementary School has complained to North Thurston Public Schools that her son’s school bus driver slapped the boy on his way home on Monday, …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado and Darlanne Cruz
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10/4/23
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Commissioner Tye Menser and Commissioner Gary Edwards got into an argument about the rezoning proposals included in the Grand Mound Subarea Plan Update at the briefing last Monday, September 25, …
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Olympia is asking community members for feedback on its 2025-30 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
The city explained in its press release that the program outlines a series of projects …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/4/23
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Thurston County’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved an Interlocal Agreement between the Thurston County Sheriff's Office and the City of Olympia for mutual aid involving the …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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10/4/23
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The Olympia City Council signed a proclamation yesterday declaring October 9, 2023, Indigenous Peoples' Day to recognize and celebrate Indigenous heritage, culture, and history.
Through the …
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Port of Olympia staff proposes spending $5,512,000 for the Port’s capital investment plan in 2024.
Port staff presented the draft spending plan to the Port of Olympia Commission during a …
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The Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Plan and the accompanying Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement has been set for public review last September 28, making the draft Environment Impact …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/3/23
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Acclaimed artist Nishiki Sugawara-Beda is set to unveil her latest installation, Kotodama Converse, at the Leonor R. Fuller Gallery.
In a South Puget Sound Community College press release, …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/3/23
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Thurston County launched an online Taxpayer Transparency Tool that allows taxpayers to learn how their county property taxes are allocated among various county offices and departments.
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/3/23
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The Thurston County Public Works Department has received full accreditation from the American Public Works Association (APWA) for the fourth consecutive time.
This accreditation means the agency …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/3/23
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The Tumwater City Council will discuss a proposed agreement with the Port of Olympia that would allow them to declare some of their communications confidential "Protected Material" about the …
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The Olympia School District (OSD) board presented updates on safety policy 4311 reinstating School Resource Officers (SROs) at a meeting last Thursday, September 28.
Two gun incidents earlier …
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The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee unanimously approved the recommendation establishing an Olympia youth council, which aims to give young people a voice in local government.
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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10/2/23
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Note to Reader: What you are about to read is one homeless woman’s account of why she is homeless. This individual consented to the interview and could refuse to answer any …
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When he was about seven years old, Darin Edwards enjoyed going with his father to the family’s beach house in Gig Harbor. Built in 1916 by his great, great, great grandfather, the …
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The Board of County Commissioners reviewed a draft policy regarding the public use of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at county facilities.
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Last month 44 Thurston County Republican Precinct Committee Officers gathered in the Remnant Church in Tumwater for an emergency meeting. It was an official proceeding, the chair of the Thurston …
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) has updated the Thurston Regional Trails Plan, and it is asking for the community's feedback by participating in a survey to help them shape the future …
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