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In a 4-2 vote, the Lacey City Council opted against censuring councilmembers Ed Kunkel and Lenny Greenstein, who were under scrutiny after a video came to light showing Kunkel removing a campaign …
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Lacey Veterans Services Hub Manager Keith Looker reported the city’s services’ success in serving veterans in the county for the past quarter during an informational session yesterday, …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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7/28/23
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The Olympia School District (OSD) held the first reading of the policies, starting with its guidelines for its Board of Directors, July 27, after it was first reviewed by its Citizens Advisory …
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Timberland Regional Library does not condone the “prejudicial labeling” of their books, said Executive Director Cheryl Heywood.
During their board of trustees meeting on Wednesday, …
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Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) had two meetings yesterday, July 26, to share updates on its Shoreline Master Program (SMP) and conducted a roundtable discussion with the …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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7/27/23
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The Thurston Climate Mitigation Collaborative Executive Committee approved the interlocal agreement (ILA) for implementing the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan (TCMP) Monday, July 24.
According …
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At the Planning Commission meeting on Monday, Olympia's Community Planning and Development Deputy Director, Tim Smith, presented a report on the development activity in the city, where it processes …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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7/27/23
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Olympia equity commission introduces subcommittee for Community Oversight of Law Enforcement project
Director of Strategic Planning and Performance Stacey Ray convened with Olympia’s Social Justice and Equity Commission Monday, July 24, to discuss the commission’s model of care for …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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7/26/23
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) is embarking on the fourth update of the regional Hazards Mitigation Plan , last updated in 2017.
Land Use and Housing Planner Erika Smith-Erickson …
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Non-profit TOGETHER! is looking to provide more high school students experiencing housing instability with short-term housing through its Host Homes Program.
Host Homes Program Director Tami …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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7/26/23
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Thurston County’s Auditor will be holding a random audit of the primary elections on August 1 to test and demonstrate the tabulation equipment’s accuracy.
In a statement released by …
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7/26/23
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Cascadia High School held its graduation ceremony for its Class of 2023 at the New Market Vocational Skills Center Lecture Hall on Monday, June 12 with family and friends.
Students Emma …
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7/26/23
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The Port of Olympia Commission authorized Acting Executive Director Rudy Rudolph to sign an amendment to the contract of the law firm of Chmelik Sitkin & Davis, extending their services until the …
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Lacey Veterans Services Hub (LVSH) Manager Keith Looker reported that suicide has been an ongoing problem across the veterans and active-duty community.
Speaking during the Lacey Commission on …
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With incumbent Municipal Judge Scott Ahlf moving to serve as Washington State’s court services director for the Administrative Office of Courts, Olympia is seeking applicants who will finish …
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7/25/23
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The Port of Olympia is seeking a $300,000 grant from the Department of Ecology (Ecology) to support various remediation projects.
The Port Commission authorized Acting Executive Director Rudy …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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7/25/23
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Tumwater High School celebrated its graduates on June 9 at their campus with family and friends looking on.
Principal Dr. Jeff Broome, Superintendent Dr. Carole Meyer, Student Speakers Eden …
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7/25/23
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70% of residents believe Olympia is heading on the wrong track Survey shows big declines in satisfaction as place to live, retire and raise a family
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Thurston County residents are set to vote on a new public safety tax in the November 7 general elections.
If approved, retail sales taxes throughout the county would increase by 0.2%, or …
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Olympia’s recent survey revealed what might be obvious to many residents: Homelessness is the top issue cited by respondents, with 85% saying that they are dissatisfied with housing and …
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