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The Port of Olympia Commission authorized purchasing four forklifts for $226,664 on Monday, March 25, to be covered by selling four 60-foot flat deck railcars, which the port approved as surplus …
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The Lacey Historical Commission recently approved acquisitions for the Lacey Museum and Cultural Center.
During Wednesday, March 20 meeting, the commission approved all the recommendations from …
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By JC Medina
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3/27/24
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The Lacey Commission on Equity has become the latest victim of ‘zoombombing’ as a group of racist individuals targeted the public comment section of its meeting.
During its March 25 …
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Olympia Fire Chief Matt Morris unveiled a financial strategic plan to upgrade the department's fleet by adding two new fire engine trucks.
At the Finance Committee meeting on Monday, Morris …
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Tumwater Historic Preservation Commission recommended turning the parcel where the Davis Meeker Oak tree is located into a public park.
The commission was expected to recommend whether to delist …
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The Lacey City Council unanimously passed Resolution 1145, establishing a Human Services Workgroup during its meeting on March 19.
The resolution, proposed by Human Services Coordinator Michelle …
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By JC Medina
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3/26/24
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The Lacey City Council recognized Nancy Clausen with the Public Service Award for her 38 years of dedicated service to the Lacey community.
Speaking at the March 19 meeting, Mayor Andy Ryder …
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By JC Medina
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3/26/24
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Olympia’s Use of Force Events Board cleared an Olympia police officer who returned fire during the 11-hour standoff in Tumwater last December 2022, saying the use of force was justified.
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Thurston County’s Joint Animal Services Commission (JASCOM) Executive Director Sarah Hock reports that the organization received 21.6% more calls in 2024 than in 2023.
Thurston County …
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Intercity Transit, alongside partner agencies, celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Bus Buddy program at the Olympia Transit Center last Saturday, March 16.
The Bus Buddy program has assisted …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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3/25/24
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for a planned project to transform an old house into two commercial establishment spaces at 1711 4th Avenue E.
At the committee meeting on …
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South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is hosting the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) Pacific Rim Regional competition today, March 22, until Sunday, March 24.
The event will …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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3/22/24
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Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) Executive Director Michael Cade gave Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) an overview of the economic development efforts in the region.
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County Engineer Matt Unzelman provided the Thurston County Transportation Benefit District (TC-TBD)’s 2023 Annual Report to the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) at a meeting on Tuesday, …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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3/21/24
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Olympia's Climate Program Director, Dr. Pamela Braff, spoke at the city council meeting on Tuesday, March 19, to promote the "Switch is On," a regional campaign that aims to educate and inspire …
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Tumwater City Council approved an ordinance amending Tumwater Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 18.38 , which deals with regulations for the city’s floodplain overlay area, on Tuesday, March 19.
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By Jerome Tuaño
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3/21/24
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The Evergreen State College outdoor track and field team had a productive weekend competing in the Pacific Lutheran University Open last March 15 to16 at Parkland in Tacoma, highlighted by their haul …
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By Vince Zafra
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3/21/24
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At Tuesday's Olympia City Council meeting, 29 community members expressed various views on rental protections and relocation assistance. Some called the proposed amendments "thinly veiled rent …
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Lloyd’s Automotive and Transmission Specialists has a new owner, Jason Faust.
The full-service automotive shop has operated in downtown Olympia since 1963. It started as a family-run …
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By Jay Fratt
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3/20/24
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) discussed the possible acquisition of night vision binocular systems during its agenda-setting meeting on Tuesday, March 12.
The first …
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