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The Lacey Civil Service Commission plans to connect with other jurisdictions with civil service examiners and secretaries and see how they were incorporating similar language regarding their roles.
Lacey discusses proposed changes in civil service roles
The City of Lacey’s Civil Service Commission (CSC) conducted a hybrid meeting on Monday, November 7, to discuss proposed changes to the duties of the chief examiner and civil service … more
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Olympia Finance Director Aaron BeMiller presented an example of how much a property owner would pay with a combined levy rate of $2.27 per $1,000 AV. The Olympia City Council approved the ordinance setting ad valorem tax for the 2023 budget on November 1, 2022.
Olympia City Council approves with a 2.3% ‘excess tax’ levy increase for 2023
At the city council meeting, Tuesday, November 1, Olympia Finance Director Aaron BeMiller said the property tax revenue that the city plans to collect in 2023 is a 2.3% increase from 2022 and is … more
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Second-degree robbery is a felony crime.
Thurston County Chamber of Commerce to talk about crime impacts on businesses tomorrow
The Thurston County Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) will hold a forum tomorrow, November 9, to discuss how crime is affecting businesses. According to a post on the JOLT’s Facebook group, the … more
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Local voting pamphlets and ballots are already arriving for General Election for Thurston County.
Follow the Thurston County election debates
Thurston Community Media (TCMedia) has teamed up with the League of Women Voters to bring us local candidate forums videos and coverage.   Scroll down for one-click access to seven … more
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Olympia seeks members for new cultural advisory committee
Olympia is accepting applications for its new Cultural Access Advisory Board. The new committee will be comprised of nine members who will give recommendations to the city council that will lead … more
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The current work is the second stage of a two-phase project on 111 Pattison St NE. The first phase, completed in 2021, included a five-story residential building and a shelter.
Martin Way Affordable Housing Phase 2 passes review
The Olympia Design Review Board held its virtual meeting for a Detail Design Review of the Martin Way Affordable Housing project on Thursday, November 3. According to the board’s staff … more
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Olympia's Site Plan Committee reviewed the project proposal for multifamily housing at 3714 Royal Street SE on November 2, 2022.
Three-story multifamily housing proposed at Olympia Royal Street SE
Olympia's Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission hearing on a three-story multifamily housing project proposal at 3714 Royal Street SE on November 2.  Brandon Johnson of JSA Civil … more
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Tumwater city council discussed three new additions to the legislative agenda.
Tumwater adopts 2023 legislative agenda
Tumwater city council adopted its 2023 legislative agenda during a meeting on November 1. Austin Ramirez, the city’s economic development program manager, said that new items were added to … more
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Olympia's Source Control Program has ranked over 600 government and business sites to different priority levels. The program will start inspecting some of these sites in January next year.
Olympia to inspect city facilities, businesses for water pollution
Olympia will begin city facility and business site inspections to identify and prevent the possible source of water pollution in January next year through the city’s Source Control … more
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Sports Legend Awardee Laurie Creighton, recognized for her over 30 years of coaching, with emcee Jeff Lucero.
Sports Star Awards recognizes local athletes
Olympia and Beyond celebrated Thurston's local athletes during the Sports Star Awards yesterday, November 3 at South Puget Sound Community College's Student Union Building. Awardees: College … more
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife noxious weed coordinator David Heimer voiced support for the Offut Lake Management District to prevent future issues, albeit with reservations.
State Wildlife supports Offut Lake Management District no. 24, with reservations
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) voiced support for the establishment of the Offut Lake Management District No. 24 during a county-level public hearing held on Tuesday, November … more
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Drexel House Permanents Supportive Housing and Quixote Village are two of the projects pursued by Olympia with CDBG funding, according to CDBG program specialist Anastasia Everett who spoke at the city council meeting on November 1, 2022.
Olympia seeks public comment on unspent development funds reallocation and project evaluation
The Olympia City Council wants to hear public opinion on the proposed reallocation of $93,000 in the unspent Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for the Project Year 2021 (PY 21). At … more
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At the PBIA board meeting on November 2, 2022, Olympia Engineering Program specialist Andrew Curtis discussed two option permits for outdoor dining.
Olympia regulates outdoor dining to regain the mobility and use of sidewalks
After being lax during the pandemic year, Olympia Engineering Program specialist Andrew Curtis said the city is now regulating outdoor dining in downtown businesses. Curtis spoke at the Parking … more
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Aerial view of the Port of Olympia's marine port.
Port of Olympia wins $9M grant for marine port improvements
The Port of Olympia was awarded a $9,270,918 federal grant for its Seaport Throughput Improvement Project by the Maritime Administration’s Port Infrastructure Development Program. “The … more
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During the Latinx Youth Summit (LYS), Latinx high school students from Thurston, Mason, Lewis, Pacific and Grays Harbor counties have an opportunity to learn about post-secondary education pathways, celebrate their multi-cultural heritage and focus on their future, said Betsy Storey, public services specialist at Olympia Timberland Library.
TRL Supports Latinx Youth Summit
Timberland Regional Library has once again partnered with the Hispanic Roundtable and other community sponsors to organize the annual Latinx Youth Summit, scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 22, from 8:30 … more
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At the Olympia City Council meeting on November 1, 2022, Olympia Police chief Rich Allen announced the implementation of body-worn cameras.
Olympia Police now have body cams
Olympia police officers are now equipped with body-worn cameras, OPD chief Rich Allen announced at the city council meeting held Tuesday, November 1. "Our body-worn camera program is up and … more
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Capital Project Manager Susan Isham discusses the contract for the Solid Waste Facilities Pumps Systems Upgrades and Improvements project during the BOCC meeting on November 1, 2022.
Thurston OKs $2.7M contract for solid waste facilities upgrades, improvements
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) awarded the contract for Solid Waste Facilities Pumps Systems Upgrades and Improvements project to Rognlin's, Inc, amounting to $2,728,128. … more
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The Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Board on a special meeting last November 1 to discuss the levy rate based on the preliminary 2023 OMPD budget.
Olympia Metropolitan Park District mulls $5M 2023 budget
The Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Board discussed a proposed $5,321,573 OMPD budget for next year during a special meeting on Tuesday, November 1. Last October 5, the Olympia staff … more
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Lacey will not produce a State of the Streets report for 2022 as it will switch to biennial reporting, as discussed during the Transportation Committee meeting on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.
Lacey cancels 2022 State of the Streets report
Lacey will not produce a State of the Streets report this year as it will switch from reporting annually to every two years, which the city’s Transportation Committee discussed Tuesday, … more
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Lacey Parks Culture and Recreation Director Jennifer Burbidge presents the initial sketch of the proposed “Young Child and Families Center” during the joint work session of the city council and the North Thurston Public Schools Board of Directors on October 27, 2022.
‘Young Child and Families Center’ is now in the works for $71M in Lacey
Community conversations are ongoing for the “Young Child and Families Center” project of the City of Lacey, North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS), and the South Sound YMCA. NTPS … more
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