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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) officially proclaimed April 22 as Earth Day, urging residents to participate in various events to foster environmental awareness and sustainability.
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By JC Medina
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4/18/24
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Introduction – In 2023 Liam Hutcheson located and documented 378 bird species in Washington, a new state record. I have asked Liam to tell write accounts of some of Washington birding places …
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Olympia is seeking proposals from creative design professionals to develop a master plan for Rebecca Howard Park.
The city aims to create an inspiring master plan for the 0.34-acre park that …
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Lacey officially proclaimed April Arbor Month, celebrating the city's longstanding commitment to tree preservation.
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By JC Medina
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4/4/24
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Lacey bagged the 2024 Economic Development Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by the Washington Economic Development Association ( WEDA ) for its Lacey Food Truck Depot program.
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FC Olympia has finalized their intent to kick off a local youth soccer program tied to its existing men’s and women’s United Soccer League (USL) franchises, aiming to create a path to a …
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By Vince Zafra
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3/28/24
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Urban farming parks are "conditionally" feasible in Olympia, according to a recent study that explored the potential of developing an urban farm park within the city to support local food production …
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Tumwater Historic Preservation Commission recommended turning the parcel where the Davis Meeker Oak tree is located into a public park.
The commission was expected to recommend whether to delist …
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Tumwater Tree Board’s latest tree inventory shows that trees in Tumwater city facilities store 1,968 tons of carbon dioxide.
Combined with the carbon stored in sample trees from large city …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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3/15/24
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Thurston Regional Planning Council senior planner Paul Brewster proposed setting aside up to $1 million in federal transportation grant funds for trail preservation projects in the county.
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The Board of County Commissioners is considering an agreement with the nonprofit PARC Foundation of Thurston County to help the county with various park projects.
Assistant Director of Public …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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3/14/24
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The Nisqually River Council’s Nisqually River Education Project (NREP) will host Eye on Nature, an environmental field trip for kids.
The walks will be around the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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3/13/24
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The PARC Foundation of Thurston County announced its 2024 Community Grant Program, which is aimed at supporting local non-profit organizations and government agencies.
PARC stands for parks, …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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3/1/24
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In an alley one block north of Bigelow Park in NE Olympia, the biggest and likely oldest Madrona tree in Thurston County is in declining health, but still breathtakingly beautiful.
Its location …
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The Olympia Planning Commission approved the Parks chapter of the city's Comprehensive Plan update on Monday, with modifications to further promote community access and equity in park facilities.
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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2/27/24
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A quest to establish cordial relations with insects and bugs led me to “Insects and Gardens: In Pursuit of a Garden Ecology,” by Eric Grissell.
“Insects, at an estimated weight …
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Many visitors to Mount Rainier National Park will need reservations this summer to enter some of the park’s most popular areas.
From May 24 through Labor Day, most visitors entering the …
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by Laurel Demkovich, Washington State Standard
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2/5/24
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Some days, it’s hard to think of anything nice to say about February. There are things you’re expected to say, like “Crocuses are up!” or “Spring is coming!” But …
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Ranchers have long argued that Washington laws should give them more flexibility and authority to kill wolves that threaten or attack livestock on their property.
They’re welcoming a …
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The Olympia City Council has selected local artist Abe Singer to create a new public art installation project at Grass Lake Nature Park.
During a meeting on January 23, the city council approved …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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1/29/24
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