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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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Armory Building Manager Valerie Roberts has updated the Olympia City Council about the Olympia Armory Creative Campus phase one plan, which focused on designing with the community through artists' …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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7/24/23
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Intercity Transit (IT) is looking to recruit more full-time employees than they originally planned to hire with their 2023 budget.
Its board of directors, the Intercity Transit Authority (ITA), …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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7/24/23
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... "we were so cold one night that I stood on a corner until I had enough money to go get us some food and a hotel room for a night"
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Tumwater City staff is proposing six new projects as part of the drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm drain components of the upcoming 2024-2029 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP).
Water …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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7/24/23
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The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (WSDNR) is reminding drone hobbyists not to fly their drones near wildfires.
WSDNR said on its website that the United States Forest Service …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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7/21/23
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 1, at 3:30 p.m. to discuss the Olympia Joint Plan update.
The county reminded the public in a press …
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7/21/23
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Olympia is reminding community members to participate in the Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (CRVA) survey on the city’s website to help the city determine its vulnerability to …
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North Thurston High School honored its students who have distinguished themselves through their achievements and scholarships earlier this month, on June 5, at the school’s Koval Performing …
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By Gloria Towne
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7/21/23
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Senior Services for South Sound took the occasion of Tumwater’s celebration of the nonprofit’s golden anniversary to offer a solution for housing problems and seniors who need care.
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By Jerome Tuaño
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7/20/23
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Housing Authority of Thurston County (HATC) has acquired Tumwater Inn & Suites, HATC Executive Director Craig Chance told the Tumwater City Council on Tuesday, July 18.
HATC plans to convert …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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7/20/23
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Members of the proposed county-level Utility Advisory Committee (UAC) would be elected by utility ratepayers instead of being appointed, as was proposed by earlier versions of a resolution seeking …
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Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan signed a proclamation recognizing the contribution of Senior Services for South Sound in uplifting the lives of seniors on Tuesday, July 18, as the non-profit …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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7/20/23
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Olympia’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) formed a subcommittee assigned to review the preliminary 2024 - 2029 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) yesterday, July 19.
“The …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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7/20/23
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A new business sprouted in June in downtown Olympia. With roots in COVID boredom and Instagram notoriety, a young couple has taken their entrepreneurial adventure to traditional brick and mortar …
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By Jay Fratt
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7/19/23
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The Olympia City Council on Tuesday recognized the Olympia Northeast Neighborhoods Alliance (ONNA), particularly its board member Mike Dexel and property owners Yu and Jung Kim, for successfully …
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