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The survey shows people feel better about their neighborhoods as a place to live and consider them safer and a better place to raise kids or retire than they do about the city as a whole.
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Submitted by Larry Dzieza on behalf of Olympia Council of Neighborhood Associations
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8/7/23
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Rick Johnson always wanted to be a gay floral designer. Now, after retiring from being the Coordinator of the County’s Noxious Weed Control program for 33 years, he is one.
Rick grew up on …
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Olympia Police Chief Rich Allen has identified a possible factor contributing to the spike in auto theft cases in the city – TikTok videos.
In the first quarter of 2023, Allen …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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8/4/23
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On Wednesday, the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee heard the Salvation Army's proposal of building a 61-unit affordable senior housing at 821 Fourth Avenue E.
In the narrative, the site is …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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8/3/23
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Did you enjoy the first days of August? Let us continue to join in on the fun!
2023 Family Cornhole Challenge, Weekend, August 5, 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. The Family Cornhole Challenge is an outdoor …
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8/3/23
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Olympia's Finance Committee on July 19 approved the Public Works Transportation division's recommendation to increase by 0.1% the local sales tax through the Transportation Benefit District …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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8/2/23
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My husband is a teacher in the North Thurston School District, but before we moved here, he led the high school dropout prevention/credit recovery program at one of the largest high schools in …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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8/1/23
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The Thurston County Auditor's Office is reminding voters to submit their ballots by tomorrow, August 1 before 8 p.m.
There are 29 ballot drop boxes distributed throughout the county (see …
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Oly Town Artesians FC’ journey this year has come to an end after succumbing to a 3-0 defeat to Northwest Division champs and interstate rivals Ballard FC last July 23, Sunday afternoon at the …
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By Vince Zafra
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7/31/23
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The Olympia School District (OSD) held the first reading of the policies, starting with its guidelines for its Board of Directors, July 27, after it was first reviewed by its Citizens Advisory …
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The Thurston Climate Mitigation Collaborative Executive Committee approved the interlocal agreement (ILA) for implementing the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan (TCMP) Monday, July 24.
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At the Planning Commission meeting on Monday, Olympia's Community Planning and Development Deputy Director, Tim Smith, presented a report on the development activity in the city, where it processes …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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7/27/23
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Enjoy the last days of July and welcome the fast-approaching days of August!
2023 Thurston County Fair, Weekend, July 26 - 30
Fair hours: 10-9 Wed & Thurs, 10-10 Fri & Sat, 10-8 Sun …
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7/27/23
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Olympia equity commission introduces subcommittee for Community Oversight of Law Enforcement project
Director of Strategic Planning and Performance Stacey Ray convened with Olympia’s Social Justice and Equity Commission Monday, July 24, to discuss the commission’s model of care for …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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7/26/23
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For twelve years I was the pet parent of the most fascinating, frustrating and adorable yorkie in the world. And I am the first to admit I was stupid over that dog. When I found this little nugget of …
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With incumbent Municipal Judge Scott Ahlf moving to serve as Washington State’s court services director for the Administrative Office of Courts, Olympia is seeking applicants who will finish …
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7/25/23
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When I was growing up my art teacher (shout out to Sister Madeline!) told us that everyone is an artist just that some of us must work harder than others to discover the medium that reveals our …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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7/25/23
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70% of residents believe Olympia is heading on the wrong track Survey shows big declines in satisfaction as place to live, retire and raise a family
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Olympia’s recent survey revealed what might be obvious to many residents: Homelessness is the top issue cited by respondents, with 85% saying that they are dissatisfied with housing and …
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Armory Building Manager Valerie Roberts has updated the Olympia City Council about the Olympia Armory Creative Campus phase one plan, which focused on designing with the community through artists' …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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7/24/23
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