North Thurston Public Schools’ Envision Career Academy held its graduation ceremony on June 13 at the Koval Center for the Performing Arts. Envision is an NTPS choice high school using a …
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Submitted by Amy Blondin, North Thurston Public Schools
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7/3/24
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Editor's Note: With this piece, we welcome Zach Davis-Price who will resume our regular coverage of local nonprofit organizations.
Ahhh… summertime is here. Well, not at this exact …
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By Zach Davis-Price
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7/3/24
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The Olympia School District (OSD) was invited to collaborate with other districts on the School Safety and Security Services Program (Policy 4311). During the June 27 school district meeting, …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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7/2/24
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The South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is set to partner with the Squaxin Island Tribe for a climate-ready workforce initiative, the college announced at a press release yesterday.
The …
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The Port of Olympia reported its financial report for the first quarter 2024.
Finance Director Tad Kopf presented the report to the Port Commission on Monday, June 2024. In contrast to past …
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The North Thurston High School Class of 2024 graduated on June 12 in a ceremony at Saint Martin’s University in Lacey. According to the list provided by North Thurston Public Schools, 263 …
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By Jeffrey Westbrook
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7/2/24
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Celebrate Independence Day with Lacey Fireworks Spectacular , a day filled with fireworks, food, music, and fun.
The e ntire event is free to attend, including the fireworks show, …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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7/1/24
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The Thurston Regional Housing Council has implemented the Affordable Housing Capital Pipeline, which is a docket of affordable housing projects planned to be funded on a three-year schedule. …
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Tumwater’s Davis-Meeker Oak has been in the news lately, with passions running high on both sides. Here we are in 2024, hotly debating the value of a tree. We have millions of trees in Western …
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The east side of Parkside Drive SE, along Rainier Vista Park from 45th Avenue to the southern boundary of the park, will be temporarily designated as a fire lane and closed to parking on July …
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7/1/24
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The Evergreen State College’s Class of 2024 held its commencement ceremony on Friday, June 14, on Red Square at the Olympia Campus. “Congratulations Class of 2024! You came to …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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7/1/24
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Yelm High School (YHS)’s Class of 2024 marched to their graduation at the Tacoma Dome on June 9.
The YHS Band played the Processional “Pomp and Circumstance,” and the …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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7/1/24
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At the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee meeting on Wednesday, the Olympia Police Department presented its outreach services programs, which assist people experiencing crises.
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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6/28/24
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The North Thurston Public Schools’ (NTPS) Board of Directors voted on several policies and personnel changes in its June meeting. The board also approved updates on advanced academics policies …
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By Jeffrey Westbrook
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6/28/24
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Motorists are advised of lane reductions on Tumwater’s Crosby Boulevard SW and Mottman Road SW, and Waddell Creek Road SW outside the city will be closed and detoured.
Waddell Creek …
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6/28/24
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The River Ridge High School graduation ceremony took place on June 11 at Saint Martin’s University.
The ceremony began with musical performances by the River Ridge Symphony orchestra, and …
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Submitted by Amy Blondin, North Thurston Public Schools
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6/28/24
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A nother week of USL action in Thurston County . While the USL Artesians women’s team has a week’s break from action after their scintillating win over United PDX FC, FC Olympia’s …
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By Vince Zafra
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6/28/24
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At the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee meeting on Wednesday, Olympia's Economic Development Director Mike Reid provided an update on innovative workforce programs launched in …
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Port of Olympia staff shared updates on the progress of several capital improvement projects at the Olympia Regional Airport this year.
Capital Assets Program Manager James Sommer presented …
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South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) celebrated the achievements of Kychelle Barnes and Jemoi Davis by presenting them with the 2024 Outstanding Student Award during the recent commencement …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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6/27/24
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