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Design work on Tumwater’s new operations and maintenance facility would begin this month after the city council authorized Mayor Debbie Sullivan on Tuesday, June 6, to sign a service provider …
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The long-awaited relocation of people from homeless encampments along I-5, particularly Sleater-Kinney Road, to Maple Court has been postponed again, Planning and Development Services Manager Grant …
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Timberland Regional Library is excited to announce the launch of their mobile library service “Anywhere Library” starting in June 2023. Anywhere Library is a mobile library that brings …
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June is starting to be a fun month for the locals. Check the events happening next week to spice up your weekend (or weekday).
Tenino Arts Creative Market, Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m. - 3 …
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6/8/23
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved housing contracts with nine non-profit organizations to fund 12 projects for homeless services and affordable housing.
Homeless and …
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Tumwater City Mayor Debbie Sullivan signed a proclamation on Tuesday, June 6, recognizing this month as LGBTQIA2S+ Community Pride Month.
For the first time in the city’s history, this …
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners formally proclaimed the month of June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the county during the public meeting on Tuesday, June 6.
The board said the proclamation …
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Olympia City Council scrapped the Planning Commission's recommendation on parking code amendments and instead voted and approved Councilmember Dani Madrone's alternative proposals, requiring all new …
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The Lacey Water Shortage Response Plan (WSRP) for 2023 has been updated to reflect the current operating system of the city.
Lacey Water Resources Specialist Charlene McHendry briefed the …
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By JC Medina
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6/7/23
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The Lacey Community Relations and Public Affairs Committee is planning to give the city’s newsletter LaceyLife a facelift following the survey it took in February.
During the committee …
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Public Works Transportation senior planner Michelle Swanson said Olympia is considering establishing a sidewalk repair program, which includes identifying the party responsible for sidewalk repairs.
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“I want to remind people about the iterative process of the budget, and that it is not static– it is moving,” Superintendent Patrick Murphy said concerning the district’s …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/6/23
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Western Governors University (WGU) is offering a new scholarship opportunity that would support learners in rural communities who wish to study in their hometown.
The Learn Where You Live …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/6/23
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Olympia Climate Program Director Dr. Pamela Braff updated the 2023 Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative work plan to the public.
With a more than $200,000 budget, Braff said the plan includes …
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For those planning to go and enjoy an outing in the warm and not humid days that are happening now. These conditions have caused an early red flag warning and special weather statement about fire …
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Lacey City Council is encouraging community members to join the celebrations commemorating Juneteenth Day.
During the public meeting on Thursday, June 1, all the council members joined together …
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Kiwanis Day of Champions , a track and field day celebration for special needs children, was hosted at the South Sound Stadium next to North Thurston High School (NTHS) on May 31.
“Day of …
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By Gloria Townsend and Sage Hamilton
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6/5/23
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Olympia and Beyond Annual meeting and PopArt party on June 1, and handed out this year’s Thurston County Tourism Awards at the Hands On Children’s Museum.
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Lacey City Council and Regional Housing Council member Carolyn Cox announced that the former Days Inn motel is set to welcome additional residents on June 19.
Cox shared that the next round of …
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Lacey Law Enforcement Officers & Fire Fighters (LEOFF) Disability Board member Sean Smith recently received the city's Public Service Award.
Smith has been part of the LEOFF Disability Board …
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By JC Medina
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6/2/23
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