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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 …
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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.
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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11/3/22
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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 …
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By Taniah Najih | Timberland Regional Library
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11/3/22
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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 …
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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.
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By JC Medina
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11/2/22
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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 …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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11/2/22
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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, …
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By JC Medina
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11/2/22
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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 …
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By JC Medina
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11/1/22
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The Olympia City Council approved an ordinance that declares a continuing state of public health emergency related to human health and environmental conditions caused by increasing houselessness on …
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Olympia and Thurston County's Planning Commissions approved holding a public hearing on the Olympia Joint Plan on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.
The Planning Commission held another work study …
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The Olympia Police Department (OPD) briefed the Olympia Community Livability & Public Safety Committee about property crime data and statistics during its October 26 regular …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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10/31/22
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It was a close game between Central Kitsap High School and North Thurston High School last Friday, October 28 at the South Sound Stadium.
Despite their valiant efforts, the Rams fell short and got …
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By Gloria Towne
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10/31/22
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Paraeducators and parents commented on the insufficient funds allocated to their sector during the Olympia School District’s (OSD) regular meeting on October 27, attended by the board and …
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The appointment of Talauna Reed as District 2 director was formalized through her oath of office on October 27 during the regular meeting of the Olympia School District (OSD).
President Maria …
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Olympia is looking for another round of sculptures for next year’s exhibits at Percival Landing.
In a press release, Olympia announced a call for 18 artworks from artists based in Washington …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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10/28/22
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee approved a "reasonable use exception" of building a single-family residence within the stream and landslide hazard buffer at 1203 Bowman Avenue NW on Wednesday, …
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Olympia made another climate commitment by joining the Race to Resilience program, a global initiative of the United Nations that aims to build resilience for four billion vulnerable people globally …
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Lacey’s General Government and Public Safety Committee held its regular meeting on October 25, to discuss the agenda on midtown utility box wraps, property retained by the police for 2022, and …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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10/27/22
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Olympia will look at a levy lid lift to increase property taxes to address the issue of its fire department funding if voters do not approve the proposed Regional Fire Authority, Olympia council …
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The Port of Olympia Commission voted to endorse a letter opposing the proposed airport in rural Thurston County during a meeting held on Monday, October 24.
The letter, penned by the Thurston …
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