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Home Programs Manager Darian Lightfoot explained a resolution authorizing the 2022 Home Fund grant to enter an agreement with Homes First on October 18, 2022.
Olympia approves funding for low-rent housing organization
The Olympia City Council on Tuesday, October 18, approved more than $400,000 in grants to Homes First to purchase five single-family homes and add two accessory dwelling units to their current homes … more
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Port of Olympia Citizens Advisory Committee interviewed five candidates applying as committee members.
Port citizen advisory committee reviews potential members
The Port of Olympia Citizens Advisory Committee (POCAC) reviewed five candidates applying as committee members during a meeting held yesterday, October 18. Three of the five candidates are retired … more
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Karen Messmer of Olympia, a previous city council member, at a previous event that was with Thurston Climate Action Team, focused on electric cars at Thurston Climate Action Team's flash mob gathering on Sat., Sept. 25, 2021.
Former Olympia council member: Focus on items essential to public
Former Olympia council member Karen Messmer expressed support for the plans to put city staff members for climate work but said additional staff in the Climate Program is not the only effort the … more
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Tumwater city administrator John Doan presented the initial MOU for the Deschutes Estuary project to the city council.
Tumwater approves initial agreement for Deschutes Estuary project
Tumwater city council has authorized Mayor Debbie Sullivan to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) outlining the initial agreements for the Deschutes Estuary project during their meeting held … more
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Traditional India family portrait. Indian parents and children in a blessing ceremony.
October is Hindu American Awareness Month in Olympia
The Olympia City Council signed a proclamation designating October 2022 as Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month. The proclamation recognizes Hindu Americans for their contributions to … more
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Thurston is celebrating flood awareness this week, October 16 to 22, 2022.
Thurston urges residents to prepare for natural, man-made disasters
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) encouraged the public to take all necessary steps in preparing for natural and human-caused disasters as it officially kicked off Thurston Flood … more
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The Port of Olympia Commission met on October 17 to approve an initial agreement for the Deschutes Estuary Project.
Port of Olympia approves Deschutes Estuary maintenance project agreement
The Port of Olympia Commission agreed for Executive Director Debbie Sullivan to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) outlining the governance and funding of the Deschutes Estuary project during … more
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Thurston Regional Planning Council Executive Director Marc Daily briefed the Lacey City Council on October 13, 2022, about the region’s potential involvement in the proposed new airport of the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission.
County denies having hand in airport selection process
Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) Executive Director Marc Daily stressed that the TRPC and the Lacey Transportation Policy Board are not directly involved in the potential involvement of the … more
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Olympia committee recommends two appointments for the Police Use of Force Board
The Olympia City Council is slated to approve the appointments of two candidates to fill vacancies on the Police Use of Force Events Board on Tuesday, October 18. After two years of recruiting, … more
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The Olympia City Council will open a public hearing for the preliminary 2023 operating budget on Tuesday, October 18. The 2023 budget proposed the creation of at least 15 new full-time positions on various items.
Olympia to hold public hearing on proposed 2023 budget
The Olympia City Council will hold its first public hearing for the 2023 operating budget on Tuesday, October 18. In a recent city council study session, Olympia City Manager Jay Burney submitted … more
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Thurston County Commissioner Carolina Mejia and County Manager Ramiro Chavez briefed the Lacey City Council on the proposed expansion of the Board of County Commissioners during the council’s work session on October 13, 2022.
Update on proposed expansion Thurston Board of County Commissioners
Thurston County Commissioner Carolina Mejia and County Manager Ramiro Chavez updated the Lacey City Council on the proposed expansion of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) during the … more
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North Thurston High School make the wall against Gig Harbor.
Rams drown, 36-7
North Thurston High School got a proper trouncing in their home field from the Gig Harbor High School Tides, 36-7, last Friday, October 14, right after their homecoming game last week. Held at … more
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Parents and students attending the October 13, 2022 Olympia School District board meeting commented on Olympia Regional Learning Academy's recent policy changes.
Sudden changes at the Olympia Regional Learning Academy have community members pushing back
Critical comments filled the public comment section during the Olympia School District meeting on Thursday, October 13, regarding Olympia Regional Learning Academy (ORLA). Around a dozen parents, … more
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Darren Murata, a sub-consultant from DOWL Incorporated, presented the preferred alternative for the commercial air service area of the Olympia Regional Airport.
Concerns still loom over Port’s airport plans
Concerns still loom over Port’s airport plans Port presents preferred development alternative for commercial air service area By Jerome Tuaño Thurston county residents continued … more
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TRL staff member Nicole June shows how to use a key fob to access the library during expanded access hours.
TRL offers expanded access hours to patrons
Tenino Timberland Library will be one of six locations to gain expanded access hours, allowing patrons more time to visit the library. Timberland Regional Library (TRL) is evolving to meet the … more
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Tumwater’s communications manager Ann Cook presented several logos, including a concept featuring Tumwater’s brew tower along a river.
Tumwater mulls new city logo designs
Tumwater city staff presented new logo designs to the general government committee for discussion yesterday, October 12. City communications manager Ann Cook presented several logo concepts. … more
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The Olympia Site Plan Committee approved the land use recommendation for the six-unit apartment project on 13th Avenue and Cherry Street on October 12, 2022.
Housing project on 13th Avenue and Cherry Street greenlit in Olympia
Olympia’s Site Plan Review Committee yesterday approved a land use recommendation for a housing project on 532 13th and Cherry Street SE. Olympia associate planner Jackson Ewing said the … more
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This is the iconic sign+wall at the Thurston County Courthouse
County to hear public input on Offut Lake Management District
Thurston County will hold a public hearing to get the community’s thoughts on establishing an Offut Lake Management District. Concerned community members voice their thoughts on the … more
Tumwater’s planning commission and the tree board held a joint meeting on October 11 to discuss their public engagement plan as they updated various regulations on trees and vegetation.
Tumwater is holding an online open house for the planning of the city tree and vegetation code
Tumwater is holding an online open house for the planning of the city tree and vegetation code   By Jerome Tuaño Tumwater will have a soft launch of its online open house on … more
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Crystal Pratt standing with a paint colored horse.
Scholarship awarded to Crystal Pratt, originally of Tumwater from the Iowa Veterinary Medical School
The Iowa Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA) awarded Crystal Pratt, originally of Tumwater, the recipient of the 2022 IVMA Foundation Incoming Freshman Scholarship for $2,000. Crystal’s … more
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