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Child Care Action Council launched the Sense of Place Walk project, in which children and grownups can have fun ways to learn while walking around Garfield Elementary block.
Learn history, environment, and diversity through the Sense of Place Walk
To celebrate 35 years of serving Thurston County, the Child Care Action Council (CCAC) offered the Sense of Place Walk project, which aims to give children – and grownups - a fun way to be … more
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Yuta Shimazu in a previous game vs Snohomish.
Three wins consecutively for Oly Town Artesians
Oly Town Artesians continued on its winning streak away from home, beating their hosts Portland Blacktails 9-4 at the Indoor Goals Soccer Center in Beaverton, Oregon, on Sunday. They cruised to a … more
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Olympia is looking for artists for next year's Arts Walk activities.
Olympia searching for Arts Walk artists to do promo
Olympia is making a call out for artists who will have their work featured in the city’s Arts Walk. The city plans to commission two artists to create new, original works of art to be … more
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The scales of justice represent the balance between fairness and injustice.
Transient Olympia man accused of assaulting with axe
A transient Olympia man, Brandon James Jackson, 37, was charged with a felony after allegedly assaulting another individual using an axe, causing the victim’s head to bleed. Jackson, was … more
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Always the day after Black Friday, Small Business Saturday 2022 is November 26.
Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday; community urged to ‘shop small’
The Olympia City Council signed a proclamation designating tomorrow, November 26 as Small Business Saturday. The proclamation, signed on Tuesday, November 22, recognizes local small businesses and … more
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The Washington Center's executive director, Jill Barnes (right) addresses a tour of visitors to the newly re-opened - and re-carpeted - facility on November 12, 2022.
Washington Center for the Performing Arts reopens
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts, which has gone through a major refurbishing and updating of all theatrical equipment, has finally opened its curtains to the public. Washington … more
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"... the whole purpose of being a landlord is to provide housing and services to people in exchange for rent," writes Priscilla Terry.
County, Olympia seeks testimonies about housing experiences
Thurston County’s Housing Authority and the City of Olympia are asking community members to share their stories about “whether housing discrimination or other barriers have had an impact … more
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Communication aid devices.
TRL offers assistive devices for checkout
Area residents wanting to try out an assistive device can look no further than their local Timberland Library. Timberland Regional Library (TRL) offers a variety of assistive devices available for … more
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At the Olympia City Council meeting held Tuesday, November 22, 2022, council members directed city staff to develop an ordinance for the 2023 budget to be considered for adoption on December 6.
Olympia approves 2023 operating budget recommendation
The Olympia City Council has approved the Finance Committee and City Manager Jay Burney's 2023 operating budget recommendation at a meeting on Tuesday, November 22. The city council also approved … more
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Use caution when passing through road construction sites.
Part of Legion Way in downtown Olympia to be closed all next week
Legion Way SE from Jefferson Street SE to Cherry Street SE in Olympia will be closed all week next week from Monday, November 28 to Friday, December 2. From 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on those days, city … more
At the Land Use and Environmental Committee meeting held on November 17, 2022, Olympia senior planner David Ginther showed a map showing high concentrations of renters, BIPOC, and low-income households vulnerable to Capital Mall Triangle subarea development.
Capital Mall Triangle development threatens residents’ housing security, says city planner
"High concentrations of renters, BIPOC [black, indigenous and people of color], and low-income households in/near the Triangle subarea" are vulnerable to economic displacement when Olympia redevelops … more
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Olympia Housing Program Specialist Christa Lenssen updated the Land Use and Environmental Committee on the rental housing registration program at the committee meeting on November 17, 2022.
Olympia closer to imposing registration for rental housing
Christa Lenssen, Olympia's housing program specialist, briefed the Land Use and Environmental Committee members on the rental housing registration program the city is considering establishing. At … more
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At the Finance Committee meeting on November 17, 2022, Public Works Director Mark Russell requested the Finance Committee and the Land Use and Environmental Committee to evaluate the sidewalk repair policy.
Sidewalks in Olympia may get a big overhaul
In addressing the public's outcry for sidewalks, Public Works Director Mark Russell has requested the Land Use and Environmental Committee and the Finance Committee to evaluate sidewalk policy and … more
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Two Thurston County men arrested on alleged child sexual abuse involvement
Two Thurston County men were among 12 individuals arrested in Lewis County over the weekend on suspicion of involvement in child sexual abuse and exploitation. The multi-agency operation, dubbed … more
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At Olympia's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting on November 16, 2022, members started working on criteria to evaluate 15 candidates for the BPAC seats.
Olympia committee to review 15 applicants for bicycle and pedestrian committee seats
There are 15 applicants for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), which will have four vacancies in 2023, announced Olympia Strategic Communications Director Kellie Purce Braseth … more
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"A beautiful new library card designed by artist Ovila Mailhot, Coast Salish (Sto:lo and Nlaka’pamux Nations) graphic artist and designer. The card is available at all locations while supplies last," Taniah Najih wrote.
TRL Celebrates Native American History throughout November
Timberland Regional Library (TRL) invites the community to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of Native people throughout November. November is … more
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At the Olympia City Council meeting held Tuesday, November 15, 2022, City Manager Jay Burney briefed the councilmembers on the proposal to include in the 2023 budget the full-time positions in various departments.
Olympia’s 2023 budget proposes to add 9 full-time city staff
Olympia City Manager Jay Burney has proposed that the city include more than nine new positions in various departments in the 2023 budget, which he said has limited impact on the general fund. The … more
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The Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Board had a special meeting on Tuesday, November 15.
Proposed Regional Fire Authority’s property tax shift and fee would not occur until 2024
“If the RFA passes up the ballot in April of 2023, the shift of property tax and any resulting general fund expense reduction will not occur until 2024.” Jay Burney, Olympia city … more
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At the Olympia City Council meeting held Tuesday, November 15, 2022, councilmembers recognized FAITH Alliance for providing safe houses for homeless people. 
Olympia thanks FAITH Alliance for providing micro houses to homeless
The Olympia City Council on Tuesday, November 15, recognized Faith Alliance Initiative for Tiny Houses (FAITH) for their invaluable work to provide safe and healthy housing in the community. … more
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Karen Reed, a consultant for the plan Regional Fire Authority, updated the public on the new FBC cost. At a public hearing held Monday, November 14, 2022, she presented tables reflecting the lower weights and FBC cost under Option 5. 
Regional Fire Authority committee updates public: New Fire Benefit Charge option to lower its cost
The Regional Fire Authority (RFA) planning committee has updated the public on the new development regarding the Fire Benefit Charge (FBC) calculation, which would lower the fee for property owners … more
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