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In an annual tribute for Martin Luther King Day, students at Thurgood Marshall Middle School from the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades volunteered throughout Olympia on Friday, January 13 to plant …
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Tumwater’s general government committee endorsed to the city council an ordinance establishing a property rental registration program during its meeting on Wednesday, January 11.
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The Olympia School Board District (OSD) held its regular board meeting last Thursday, January 12, to discuss a potential decline in enrollment in the district.
Jennifer Priddy, assistant …
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Olympia’s Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for a mixed-use building with commercial units and six apartment units at 2309 Harrison Avenue NW on Wednesday, January 11.
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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1/16/23
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Olympia's Arts Commission reviewed two arts concepts for the 2023 Arts Walk Cover during a meeting held Thursday, January 12.
The commission selected Jennifer Kuhns and Aimee Schreiber to do the …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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1/13/23
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Tumwater’s tree board and planning commission deliberated on proposed ideas for the protection of trees and vegetation covered by a chapter of the Tumwater Municipal Code during a joint meeting …
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The Olympia City Council recognized Ashly McBunch, the city's poet laureate from 2021 to 2023, who helped engage the community in the literary arts.
At the city council meeting held Tuesday, …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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1/12/23
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) had a public hearing on Tuesday, January 10, about the proposed rates and charges to homeowners in Pattison Lake Management District No. 23.
The …
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Tumwater Police District currently needs to have 41 officers on staff, according to a model developed by criminal justice researcher Dr. Oliver Bowers. His staffing model declares the police …
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By Jerome Sagcal
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1/12/23
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a second presubmission conference yesterday on proposed housing to be built at 1602 Cherry Street SE.
Chris Carlson of Hatton Godat Pantier, …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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1/12/23
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Thurston County is now accepting applications for the Conservation Futures program, which allows landowners to sell their property or future development rights to a qualified conservation …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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1/11/23
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) continued its tradition of proclaiming Sunday, January 15, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Reverend David Reeves received the proclamation on …
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The Olympia City Council signed two proclamations observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 16, 2023 and recognizing Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9, 2023 on Tuesday, …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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1/11/23
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The Olympia City Council unanimously approved Martin Way and Pacific Avenue Art Crossing public art concept plans presented by city-commissioned artists Jennifer Corio and Dave Frei.
At the city …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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1/11/23
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Some 60 area residents protested last night for 30 minutes outside of the Port of Olympia’s meeting room, prior to the commissioners’ regular meeting, seeking to persuade the …
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The Regional Fire Authority planning committee held a public hearing on the Fire Benefit Charge, one of the funding components in the Olympia-Tumwater Fire Authority operation, on Monday, January …
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Port of Olympia Commissioner Amy Evans Harding was selected as the commission’s new president during a meeting held on Monday, January 9. Her new position put her as the chair of the …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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1/10/23
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The Lacey City Council unanimously voted to add the Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act to the city’s adopted 2023 Federal Legislative Priorities.
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The Olympia Planning Commission held a virtual meeting on Monday, January 9, to discuss zoning code text amendments related to Reasonable Use Exceptions (RUE).
Senior Planner Nicole Floyd …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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1/10/23
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Thurston County Emergency Management (TCEM) is asking community members to report if their property was damaged or destroyed by recent weather.
“If your home or property was damaged due to …
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By The JOLT Staff
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1/9/23
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