RFA committee reviews FBC formula with and without fire flow
Legal conundrum
By Lorilyn C. Lirio
The Regional Fire Authority planning committee is exploring a new Fire Benefit Charge (FBC) …
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Another Olympia committee talks of the need for sidewalk improvement
After the Land Use and Environment and the Bicycle and Pedestrian committee raised their concern, the Olympia Planning …
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Last week, Hurricane Ian obliterated communities in Florida. As of today, according to CNN, at least 102 people have been reported killed by the hurricane in Florida – 55 of them in Lee County, …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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10/4/22
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Olympia is warning community members and passing motorists of Ensign Road’s closure on Thursday, October 6, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
From Martin Way to Providence Lane, the road closure will …
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South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) congratulates student-athletes Sharay Trotter, Dakota Seddon, and Men’s Soccer Coach Kevin Schultz for being nominated in the fifth annual Thurston …
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10/4/22
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Olympia city crews are working on Union Avenue and are expected to slow traffic.
Union Avenue SE from Fairview Street SE and McCormick Street SE will have construction crews working on installing …
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10/4/22
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Olympia's Community Livability and Public Safety started the recruiting process to fill vacancies on the Police Use of Force Board.
Earlier, Strategic Communications Director Kellie Purce Braseth …
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee yesterday approved the land use for a project proposal of a three-story building with a restaurant and housing units at 4336 Martin Way E.
Olympia associate …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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10/3/22
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Olympia is inviting community members to participate in planting new trees as the city celebrates Arbor Day at Squaxin Park on Saturday, October 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Olympia City …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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9/30/22
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Olympia will open its application period for boards and commissions for 2023 starting in October, Strategic Communications Director Kellie Purce Braseth announced at the Community Livability and …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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9/29/22
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TUMWATER – Tonight, nighttime drivers using US 101 between West Olympia and Tumwater can expect separate work zones. The work will finish a summer project to repave areas of southbound US 101 …
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9/29/22
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Olympia will cease implementation of its COVID-19-related ordinance that requires some grocery employers to pay hazard pay to some workers on October 31, Mayor Cheryl Selby announced at the …
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The Olympia City Council signed a proclamation yesterday designating October 2022 as Walk to School Month.
The proclamation's goal is to encourage families, school employees, and community leaders …
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The planning committee for the proposed Regional Fire Authority (RFA) met again yesterday and reviewed several options for the Fire Benefit Charge (FBC), a fee that would be sent with property taxes …
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Employees of the Port of Olympia alleged that port managers discriminate against employees who have joined or shown support for the union. The employees made these allegations during the public …
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The Port of Olympia Commission ratified a declaration of emergency to repair its broken crane yesterday, September 26.
Port Executive Director Sam Gibboney declared the repair to be an emergency …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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9/27/22
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The Olympia School District’s Board of Directors held a regular session on September 22 to discuss reports, including the summer school of 2022.
Executive Director of Elementary Education …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/26/22
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Olympia tenants went through the most challenges during the pandemic, according to an online survey conducted by the city for the Strong Olympia program.
At the Finance Committee meeting on …
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South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) this week kicked off its 2022-23 academic year, welcoming 20 new full-time tenure-track faculty members to the college.
Kristofer Alston, Nursing …
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9/22/22
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Olympia committee talk sidewalk issue anew
By P. Jade Asumbrado
In the wake of public clamor for the city to focus on its sidewalks, The Olympia Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee …
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