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Several students attended the meeting on Thursday, April 13 to thank the Olympia School Board for their extracurricular activity support.
Farming and robotics students laud Olympia School Board for extracurricular activity support
In the middle of discussions for the reduced educational plan, several students attended the meeting on Thursday, April 13 to thank the Olympia School Board. The students took their appreciation … more
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Port of Olympia commissioners and executive director are shown meeting on April 17, 2023.
Port commissioners express support for executive director in work session today
Today the Port of Olympia Commissioners addressed how to go forward with the issues around Port Executive Director Sam Gibboney and her leadership. In a Port of Olympia Commission Work Session … more
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A bus stop with improvements after a renovation that includes a bulb-out to make embarking and disembarking from the front or back doors more accessible to riders.
Intercity Transit to receive federal funding to renovate bus stops
Intercity Transit will be receiving $1,825,950 in federal grant funding to renovate 145 bus stops, the agency announced on Tuesday, April 11. According to a press release from the office of U.S. … more
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The Olympia Parking & Business Improvement Area (PBIA) Advisory Board met on Wednesday, April 12, to finalize the Request for Proposals for the winter Makers Market Event.
Who wants to organize the next Winter Makers Market in downtown Olympia?
Olympia’s Parking & Business Improvement Area (PBIA) Advisory Board finished the final draft of the Request for Proposals (RFP) on Wednesday, April 12, for an entity to oversee the winter … more
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for additional commercial buildings at a former Toys“R”Us property along Cooper Point on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
Former Toys“R”Us property renovation and building proposal poses reorienting landscaping, adding a new commercial building
The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission conference on a proposal to add a new commercial building at a former Toys“R”Us property at 1000 Cooper Point Rd SW. The … more
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This is a copy of the mailer sent to residents in Olympia and Tumwater during the week that ended March 31, 2023.
Olympia resident accuses city staff of producing biased RFA mailer, files complaint with Public Disclosure Commission
Robert Shirley, a private citizen of Olympia, filed a complaint against Olympia’s city staff with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) on Wednesday, April 12, for using city resources to … more
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From the cover of the report by the Deployment Dynamics Group LLC
Olympia and Tumwater failed to correct Fire Benefit Charge errors identified by their quality assurance consultant
Deployment Dynamics Group (DDG) was hired to review the proposed Olympia Tumwater Fire Authority (RFA) database, which would be the basis for a Fire Benefit Charge (FBC) to be charged to Olympia and … more
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Port Commissioner Amy Evans Harding unsuccessfully attempts to insert a discussion about Port Executive Director Sam Gibboney during a commission meeting April 10, 2023.
Port Commission halts public discussion regarding executive director’s performance review
The Port of Olympia Commission halted public discussion of Port Executive Director Sam Gibboney’s performance review during a meeting on Monday, April 10, in the wake of Commissioner Amy Evans … more
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LOTT Executive Director Matt Kennelly discussed the 2050 Master Plan at the LOTT Board meeting on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
LOTT approves 2050 master plan that provides a roadmap to meet future wastewater capacity needs
The LOTT Clean Water Alliance Board of Directors on Wednesday approved the LOTT 2050 Master Plan, which outlines strategies to treat wastewater and meet future capacity needs in an adaptable and … more
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City Administrator John Doan says there is no existing process to remove underperforming members of council-created bodies.
Tumwater proposes streamlining process to remove inactive commissions and members
Tumwater city staff proposed to the General Government Committee a resolution on Wednesday, April 12, to establish a uniform process for removing inactive members of commissions, advisory boards, … more
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At the Olympia City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, Olympia Police Chief Rich Allen gave an update on the gun buy-back program, where 111 firearms were turned in.
Olympia collects 111 firearms through the gun buy-back program
Olympia Police Chief Rich Allen reported a total of 111 guns surrendered to the department since the launch of the gun buy-back program in August last year when he spoke at Tuesday's Olympia City … more
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The new fire engine for Tumwater would produce fewer emissions and have better maneuverability.
Tumwater committee moves new fire engine purchase to city council
The Tumwater Public Health and Safety Committee authorized the purchase of a new fire engine for the amount of $1,238,023 during a meeting on Tuesday, April 11. The committee is bringing the … more
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Lacey Mayor Andy Ryder presented a Japanese Lilac Tree to Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto as part of the tradition of celebrating Arbor Month.
Lacey ‘exchanges’ tree with Yelm in honor of Arbor Month, proclaims April 22 Earth Day
Lacey presented a tree to Yelm last Thursday at its city council meeting, continuing the cities’ long-standing tradition. As part of Arbor Month, observed each April, Lacey Mayor Andy Ryder … more
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The site for the Old Highway 99 and 79th Avenue Roundabout Project.
Tumwater projects: widening Old Highway 99, 79th Ave roundabout, Palermo Lagoon Dredging project
The Tumwater Public Works Committee recommended signing with contractors HDR Engineering, Inc. and Clearcreek Contractors for various city projects during a regular meeting last Thursday, April … more
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The Tumwater Tree Board convened last April 10 to discuss the proposed summer program with the school district and the recommendation of a heritage tree.
Tumwater summer forestry program for teens in the works, 60-foot Garry Oak nominated as heritage tree
The Tumwater Tree Board talked about the proposed summer program with the school district, along with the recommendation of a heritage tree, during its regular meeting last April 10. Tumwater … more
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Olympia's Site Plan Committee reviewed a proposed townhouse project at 2011 Walnut Road on April 5, 2023.
Olympia committee hears a proposal for a three-unit townhome on Walnut Road, NW
The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for building townhomes at an empty lot at 2011 Walnut Road NW on Wednesday. Applicants for the Walnut Townhomes project, Tim Fyrst and Kai … more
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Tenino Young-at-Heart Theater is one of the Thurston County arts and cultural organizations that are to receive Community Accelerator Grants.
Community Accelerator Grants Awarded to 18 Thurston County arts and cultural organizations
Earlier today, ArtsFund announced that 18 Thurston County arts and cultural organizations are to receive over $247,000 in Community Accelerator Grants. The Thurston County organizations were part of … more
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Water Resources Specialist Dave Kangiser discusses the Amendment 1 of  the 2021-23 Stormwater Capacity Grant Agreement between the City of Tumwater and the Department of Ecology.
Tumwater to increase stormwater grant funding to increase capacity
The Tumwater Public Works Committee recommended that the City Council approve and authorize Mayor Debbie Sullivan to increase the stormwater grant funding by $25,000 during its meeting yesterday, … more
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Justin Belk (upper right) updates the Intercity Transit Authority about the meeting he had with the general manager selection committee.
New Intercity Transit general manager to be selected by October
The new general manager for Intercity Transit (IT) could likely be selected by the end of October, according to an update from the General Manager Selection Committee to the Intercity Transit … more
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Long row of cars parked on city road.
Olympia residential parking: A call for evidence-based decision making
To: Olympia Planning CommissionThe issue of how many parking spots to allow or require in new residential projects is not simple. Having a pat answer betrays an overreliance on ideology and/or … more
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