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Current Olympia Poet Laureate Ashly McBunch (2nd from left) holding a workshop.
Olympia seeking new Poet Laureate to promote climate change awareness
Olympia is accepting applications for a Poet Laureate in its efforts to engage the community in the literary arts. “Olympia’s take on the position of Poet Laureate is less an honorary … more
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Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Priddy shared the current progress in planning the 2023-2024 budget during Olympia School District’s (OSD) regular meeting last February 23.
Still looking at their budget deficit, Olympia School District considers how to balance the books
Olympia School District (OSD) is currently preparing itself for a reduced budget for the coming school year. “We don't have a new deficit number for you tonight, but we are working on that … more
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Principal Planner Nicole Floyd briefed Olympia’s Land Use and Environment Committee on the proposed amendments relating to the use of reasonable use exceptions.
Proposed amendments to Reasonable Use Exception Code in Olympia presented at another committee
After being recommended by the Planning Commission, Olympia’s Land Use and Environment Committee recommended to the city council amendments to the municipal code relating to the application of … more
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Lacey Museum is facing a staff shortage, revealed Lacey Museum Curator Erin Quinn Valcho.
Lacey Museum still faces staffing challenge, with upward trend on visitors
Staffing challenges continue to affect Lacey Museum operations despite it being open all year in 2022 following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Lacey Museum Curator Erin Quinn Valcho laid out … more
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Olympia will celebrate non-teaching school staff this month.
March 13-17 is Education Support Professionals Week for Olympia School District
Superintendent Patrick Murphy declared the third week of March as Education Support Professionals Week during the regular meeting of the Olympia School District last February 23. Education support … more
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LIHI staff already operate the former Days Inn as a shelter and several individuals already reside there.
Contamination from drug manufacturing to delay transfer of more homeless to former Days Inn
Following the contamination from previous drug manufacturing, the plan to convert the Days Inn motel into a shelter for the homeless might be postponed until May this year, said Planning Commissioner … more
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Olympia Police Department (OPD) held a Property Crime Update last Wednesday, February 22.
Olympia police state 40% increase in motor vehicle theft, names other four prevalent property crimes in 2022
Olympia Police Department (OPD) reported motor vehicle theft, vehicle prowl, retail theft (shoplifting), residential burglary, and commercial burglary as the most common crimes against property in … more
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The addition of a Fire Prevention Officer II role was discussed last Tuesday, February 21.
Tumwater to add Fire Prevention Officer II position
A new promotional role of a Fire Prevention Officer II is set to be added to the Tumwater Fire Department. Chief Examiner James Trujillo discussed the details of the new role during the Tumwater … more
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The Port of Olympia Commission had an initial conversation about whether to endorse a ballot measure on the formation of an Olympia-Tumwater Regional Fire Authority.
Port commission asked to consider endorsing Regional Fire Authority proposition
Port of Olympia Commissioners Joe Downing and Bob Iyall disclosed that they were being asked to endorse a ballot proposition on April 25 that would determine the formation of a Regional Fire … more
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The Table provides an overview of Lacey’s advisory boards and commissions, including information on the annual number of members and meetings.
Lacey eyes stipend program for advisory boards, commissioners
The City of Lacey is studying the possibility of implementing a stipend program for its advisory boards and commissions. The recommendation stemmed from the 2023 work plan of the Commission of … more
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Black woman, student and smile with laptop for education, learning or university scholarship in class. Portrait of African American female learner smiling with computer for academic research or study.
Scholarship for career and technical education students now open
Scholarship for career and technical education students now open Award covers up to two years of college tuition; Available statewide   For Immediate Release  Feb. 22, … more
"While past policy discussions about housing have focused on homeownership, renters are getting involved in the political process, demanding new approaches to address affordability in their communities."
Thurston County 4th in highest rent for one-bedroom units in Washington
Over the past two decades, Walla Walla has become a destination for wine lovers who travel to the region to enjoy some of its more than 120 wineries, stay in the area’s boutique hotels, and … more
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This image, first presented to the city council on February 14, 2023, shows Tumwater's proposed new logo in various treatments along with new branding colors.
City of Tumwater set to adopt a new logo
The Tumwater City Council reviewed a new logo last week and will be presented it for adoption at tomorrow's meeting, set to start at 7 p.m. The current logo was adopted in 1983, according to a … more
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The Tumwater Tree Board and Planning Commission held a joint meeting last Tuesday, February 14, to receive some updates on the Street Tree Plan draft from The Watershed Company.
Tumwater street side tree pruning may require an arborist, city considering taking on that cost
Tumwater is deliberating abolishing its street tree permitting process to streamline costs. “The city does not necessarily need to implement a street tree permitting process. We did receive … more
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Bob Iyall was the only Port commissioner to be physically present when the commission authorized the completion of the roof replacement on a building at Commerce Business Center.
Roof replacement for Lacey Commerce Business Center building is completed
The Port of Olympia Commission shared that the replacement of the roof for the Lacey Commerce Business Center was completed, during a meeting on Monday, February 13. A 2019 assessment of the … more
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Harvey Drahos during the February 16 Lacey council meeting celebrating his 100th birthday.
Lacey proclaims February Black History Month, celebrates veteran’s centennial
During its public meeting on Thursday, February 16, the city council officially proclaimed the month of February as Black History Month. The council said the proclamation is a way to honor and … more
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Pudget Western has 111 mitigation credits to sell after they acquired 171 credits for turning their 67.5 acre land on 93rd Avenue into a conservation site for pocket gophers.
Tumwater plans to buy mitigation credits from Puget Western to save gophers
Tumwater is looking to purchase 111 mitigation credits from Puget Western as part of the Brush Prairie Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP), which requires the city to mitigate the effect of its … more
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Olympia’s west side schools shared their School Improvement Plan (SIP) outcomes last Monday, February 13, following the eastside schools’ presentation last February 2.
Olympia’s west side schools relate positive outcomes of School Improvement Plan to district goals
After last week’s presentations from the east side schools, representatives from Olympia’s west side schools shared their School Improvement Plan (SIP) outcomes last February 13 during a … more
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Hands On Children’s Museum is holding free dental screenings for children every Saturday for the month of February and other dental-related events.
County proclaims February as National Children’s Dental Health Month
For its first declaration as an expanded board, the Thurston Board of Health proclaimed the month of February as National Children’s Dental Health Month during its meeting on Tuesday, February … more
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Local Debby Pattin was among the ten people who spoke to the Port of Olympia commission against the delays in signing the contract for Local 47-B.
New Port of Olympia union critiques delays in negotiating contract
Local members of the new union representing the marina and boatworks employees at the Port of Olympia demanded the signing of a fair union contract. Ten people spoke during the public comments … more
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