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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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Three residents of the Legacy Affordable Retirement Communities (LARC) in Olympia sought help from the Olympia City Council, raising their concerns about the impact of a homeless encampment near …
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Olympia and the Catholic Community Services (CCS) recently won a $1 million grant from the Department of Justice’s Arrest and Jail Alternative (AJA) Law Enforcement Program.
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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9/28/23
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The Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) discussed the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) Contract K7016 for Criminal Justice Treatment Account (CJTA) funds yesterday, September 26.
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/28/23
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Olympia has presented its updated One Community Strategic Plan to guide the city's response to housing and homelessness for the next five years.
At the city council meeting on Tuesday, September …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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9/28/23
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The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has closed South Lilliwaup Beach for recreational shellfish harvesting and commercial shellfish harvest on adjacent tidelands.
According to DOH, …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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9/28/23
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The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) has made a statement on the termination of a corrections deputy following an internal investigation into allegations of sexual harassment.
Last …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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9/28/23
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If you have driven down Plum Street and thought you saw something new – well you have. The newest mural to grace downtown Olympia is on the wall of the Plum Street YMCA and …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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9/27/23
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The Port of Olympia and Olympia City Council authorized their respective managements to sign a petition seeking to establish a new taxing district to be called the Downtown Olympia - Downtown …
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Years in the making. The rumors floating in downtown Olympia are true: Sarah’s Love Bites has officially opened for business. After a dogged effort by Max Zavestra and Sarah Jenkins, they are …
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By Jay Fratt
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9/27/23
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Thurston County recently received a SolSmart Silver recognition for its continuous efforts in supporting and promoting the use of solar energy within the community.
Climate Mitigation Senior …
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Washington State Department of Commerce Senior Planner Laura Hodgson briefed the Tumwater Planning Commission on new housing elements that support low-income households during a meeting last night, …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/27/23
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Homeless Prevention and Affordable Housing Coordinator Keylee Marineau reported that the Sleater Kinney Camp has been cleared and hardened already by the Washington State Department of Transportation.
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The Olympia City Council had a briefing on the potential annexing of a 2.5 square mile southeast urban growth area (UGA), focusing its discussion on city services and financial impacts.
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The Olympia Civil Service Commission approved 14 individuals to the eligibility registers for entry-level police officer and police sergeant positions on Monday, Sept. 25.
Six candidates …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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9/26/23
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“In terms of the overall cost recoverability, the county at this time recovers 100% of its recoverable costs.”
Martin Chaw, Senior Project Manager of FCS Group said this when the …
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City of Olympia Hearing Examiner Mark Scheibmeir reviewed and verbally approved the 22-5482 Harrison Avenue Plat application during a hearing yesterday, September 25.
“I've been asked to …
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