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Though the Olympia City Council has yet to determine a clear path forward on the Workers' Bill of Rights and minimum wage increase proposals, all councilmembers agreed to have a more in-depth …
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Get up close with aquatic wildlife through the annual Salmon Experience at Bayshore Preserve this November 9, 10, and 11, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Capitol Land Trust (CLT) and Puget …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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10/24/24
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Olympia City Manager Jay Burney unveiled a multi-pronged plan to shrink its 2025 operating budget deficit. Among the recommendations include staff reductions, organizational changes, and the …
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Olympia City officials have proposed increasing utility rates, permit, and impact fees as part of the 2025 budget, aimed at supporting critical infrastructure, and other municipal services.
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Olympia is warning motorists of street closures along Washington and 4th Avenue and Cherry Streets and 18th Avenue, while Tumwater is announcing a road closure along Seventh Avenue this week.
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10/22/24
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For the first time, the Squaxin Island Tribe’s flag was raised along with the United States and Washington State flags at a ceremony today at the Olympia School District's offices.
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The City of Olympia seeks community members interested in serving on various committees. The application period is open and runs until Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at 4 pm.
Planning Commission. …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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10/21/24
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The Geoduck Pitch is turning out to be a fortress for the Evergreen State College men’s soccer team this season. They remain without a loss in three outings at home turf in conference play. …
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By Vince Zafra
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10/21/24
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I’m not sure how many cities or counties in Washington State have Poet laureates. Sometimes, the position is called Civic Poet. A Poet Laureate is usually officially appointed by a …
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By Amy Lewis
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10/21/24
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On Tuesday, the Olympia City Council signed a proclamation designating October 2024 as Walk to School Month.
The proclamation highlighted the benefits of walking and rolling to …
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The Olympia City Council recognized 13 students for contributing to raising awareness about stormwater pollution prevention and water conservation best practices through their artworks.
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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10/18/24
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The Olympia City Council on Tuesday, October 15, passed a resolution opposing Washington state's Initiative 2124, which would make the state's long-term care insurance program voluntary.
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TLM Labor and Olympia Film Society to Present a Free Screening of Labor Wars of the Northwest on October 24th
The Thurston – Lewis – Mason Central Labor Council is proud to announce …
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After a winless drought of ten games, which includes six conference games of one-sided defeats and close draws, the Evergreen State College women’s soccer team finally got its first dub of the …
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By Vince Zafra
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10/17/24
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Welcome the Halloween spirt by supporting charity and family-friendly events.
Olympia High School Theatre Arts presents “Noises Off”, October 18-19, 24-26 Get ready to laugh …
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10/17/24
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To protect critical funding for schools, early learning, and child care, the Olympia City Council has passed a resolution opposing Initiative 2109 , a state ballot measure that would repeal …
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Grace is not a word I use or even think of often. I am not positive I understood it’s meaning until I looked it up for this column…nor am I sure I understand it now.
To me, grace is …
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The Olympia City Council, on Tuesday, Oct. 8, approved an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services, the Squaxin Island Tribe, Thurston County, Tumwater, the …
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Before making recommendations to the Olympia City Councill, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will conduct public hearings on Thursday, Oct. 17, regarding the proposed official naming of …
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Olympia School District reportedly saved $66,017 in energy costs over the past year, its board learned on Thursday, Oct. 10.
The board also learned that the district's per-capita food …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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10/15/24
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