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A 4:40 p.m., Feb. 25 screenshot of the Thurston County Facebook post on its announcement of the housing assistance partnership suspension.
Rent assistance funds tied up due to ongoing dispute
Today the Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) voted to begin a contract with a Seattle-based tech company to continue the tasks associated with distributing the balance of what started as … more
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This woman is playing disc golf on one of the "more than 9,800" courses worldwide, according to The Professional Disc Golf Association.
Lacey OKs contract to begin development of Greg Cuoio Park
The Lacey City Council approved a contract to develop Phase 1A of Greg Cuoio Park. at its meeting last night. The city’s capital projects engineer, Ashley Smith, told the council that Phase … more
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This drawing shows the plan for a proposed small commercial development in the Meridian Campus in northeast Lacey, as discussed on May 20, 2021 by the Lacey Planning Commission.
Lacey sets public hearing for controversial Meridian Market and gas station
Lacey residents will have an opportunity to speak about the plan to construct a market and gas station in the northeast corner of the city at a public hearing set on Apr. 4, Mon. On their meeting … more
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The Tumwater Planning Commission ironed out their plan to conduct a training program to help orient new planning commissioners and provide continuing education for incumbent commissioners.
Tumwater’s planning commission mulls training for new, old members
The Tumwater Planning Commission ironed out their plan to conduct a training program to help orient new planning commissioners and provide continuing education for incumbent … more
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Members of Lacey's community workgroup on homelessness unveiled their group's ongoing concerns and issues as they met with the City Council in a joint work session on Feb. 17.
Lacey’s workgroup on homelessness bares internal conflict
Members of Lacey's community workgroup on homelessness unveiled their group's ongoing concerns and issues as they met with the City Council in a joint work session on Thursday. Community and … more
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Tumwater City Council approved the interlocal agreement for the last phase of the Thurston Climate Mitigation plan on Feb. 15
Tumwater joins ILA on Phase 4 of Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan; celebrates Black History Month
Tumwater City Council approved the interlocal agreement (ILA) for the last phase of the Thurston Climate Mitigation plan, a framework for implementing the regional climate action. Tumwater, Lacey, … more
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Olympia police auditor Tara Parker shows the demographics behind occurrences of police use of force in her 2021 annual report.
Olympia police auditor: No bias in police use of force
“There was no evidence that the officers’ interactions with subjects of color differed from their interactions with white subjects,” Tara Parker, Olympia police auditor, asserted … more
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The Olympia Planning Commission making a tally of their recommended applicants for their vacancy.
Olympia Planning Commission seeks new member
The Olympia Planning Commission met yesterday, Feb. 14., to discuss its list of candidates to recommend to the city council for its vacant seat. Commissioners raised several points of … more
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Lacey eyes $4M deal with Saint Martin's Abbey for new police station
Lacey City Council discussed on Thursday the plan to purchase a $4-million St. Martin’s Abbey’s property for a new police station that the residents would vote on. Ashley Smith, … more
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Board of County Commissioners highlights local history in Black History Month proclamation
The Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday adopted a proclamation for African American History Month, recognizing Black peoples' achievements and contributions in local history. "This is an … more
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Day 23: Senators discuss voters' pamphlets
The Senate State Government & Elections Committee heard public testimony on Engrossed House Bill 1453, concerning the content and clarity of voters pamplets. Click here for more information on … more
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A Way Home Washington provides "strategic statewide support and intensive support" to organizations serving homeless youth.
"Anchor Community" initiative announced today aimed at ending youth homelessness here
Thurston County is one of five new “Anchor Communities” announced today by A Way Home Washington (AWHWA). This more than doubles the number of communities working intensively to prevent … more
This shows Lacey City Hall, but the Planning Commission meets via videoconferencing.
Lacey City Council seeks Planning Commission member
The Lacey City Council is currently recruiting for one vacancy on the Planning Commission. Applicants for this vacancy must reside within the City of Lacey. The 9-member Lacey Planning Commission … more
State audit studies show Thurston County with the lowest ballot rejection rate.
Less than one percent of ballots rejected in Thurston County in 2020
Less than one percent of ballots in Thurston County were rejected during the 2020 general election, the Office of the Washington State Auditor has found. A 69-page report showed that 0.51 percent … more
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Olympia's Home Fund aims to tackle homelessness in the city.
Olympia has new head of city's Home Fund
Olympia has appointed Darian Lightfoot in charge of the city's Home Fund. As manager of the Home Fund, Lightfoot will oversee the city's supportive and affordable housing projects to address … more
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If passed, the new levy will raise a total of $52,427,000 for Olympia School District No. 111.
Olympia set to vote on new school tax
The Olympia City Council is encouraging citizens to participate -- and vote yes -- in the upcoming levy raising funds for the local schools. In their meeting yesterday Tues., Olympia city … more
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In a Jan. 24 meeting, Port of Olympia Commissioner Joe Downing presented this sample motion to authorize a probe into Commissioner Amy Evans’ alleged conflict of interest.
Port commissioners authorize independent probe into Evans' alleged conflict of interest
Port of Olympia commissioners have authorized a probe into Commissioner Amy Evans’ conflict of interest linked to her role as a broker for real estate firm Kidder Matthews. In a meeting on … more
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Commissioner Bob Iyall, second row, right, was elected as the new Chair of the Port of Olympia Commission on Jan. 12, 2022.
Bob Iyall selected Chair of Port of Olympia Commission
Newly elected to the Port of Olympia Commission, businessman Bob Iyall was selected by the other two commissioners to be the new Port of Olympia Chair during a special commission meeting on Wed., Jan … more
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Letter to the Editor from Amy Evans, published in The Olympian, October 24, 2021
Port of Olympia Commissioner Amy Evans’s Conflict of Interest, Investigation, and Action
To the Editor:  A letter was sent to Port Commissioners on January 7, 2022 that calls for an investigation of the conflict of interest by recently-elected Port Commissioner Amy Evans.  A … more
Speakers at the Jan. 12 forum included, l-r, Lacey Mayor Andy Ryder, Olympia Mayor Cheryl Selby, Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan, Yelm Mayor DePinto and Thurston County Commissioner Tye Menser.
Four mayors and one county commissioner presented at annual State of the Community Forum
The Thurston County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual State of the Community January Forum today with some 200 local business leaders in attendance at the Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake. Four … more
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