Thursday, October 1, 2026
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The Thurston Regional Housing Council (TRHC) has approved its legislative priorities for 2025, focusing on key initiatives to support affordable housing and address homelessness in the region.
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Thurston County Historic Commission ranking and recommendations for the 2025 Heritage Grant Program applicants were revealed at a Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) work session on Monday, November …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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11/26/24
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The City of Yelm hosted the latest South Thurston Economic Development Initiative (STEDI) meeting on Friday, November 15.
Community and strategic partners met in person at the Yelm …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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11/26/24
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Joint Animal Services (JAS) has unveiled its proposed strategic plan and budget for 2025, emphasizing strategic restructuring and financial sustainability.
During the committee meeting on …
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The Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Board approved its $5.77 million budget for 2025 and finalized the ad valorem tax levy on Tuesday, November 19, after incorporating updated figures from …
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The Tumwater City Council, acting as the board members of the Tumwater Metropolitan Park District Board, adopted the park district’s 2025-2026 budget on Tuesday, November 19.
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By Jerome Tuaño
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11/25/24
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The Olympia Land Use and Environment Committee weighed a series of policy proposals on Thursday, Nov. 21 aimed at further improving tenant protections and creating new pathways to homeownership. …
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Lacey officially proclaimed November 30 as Small Business Saturday and the whole month of November as Veterans Appreciation Month during the council meeting on Tuesday, November 20.
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By JC Medina
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11/22/24
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Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan announced that she will not seek reelection in 2025, citing personal and family reasons for why she won’t serve a second term.
Sullivan announced this …
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The Olympia City Council approved a resolution on Tuesday to suspend the city's Parking and Business Improvement Area (PBIA) assessment rate and comprehensively evaluate the program's structure. …
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With the city’s parks budget facing a $53.8 million capital improvement deficit and an $8.5 million maintenance shortfall, the Lacey Parks Improvement Funding Work Group met Monday, Nov. 18, to …
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Tumwater City Council voted 5-1 to adopt an ordinance increasing the city’s utility tax from 6% to 12%.
Finance Director Troy Niemeyer, who briefed the council on the ordinance …
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The Olympia City Council, on Tuesday, voted 5-1 to approve Option A, a funding recommendation from the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC), which includes $25,000 in funding for the annual Lakefair …
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The Olympia Police Department is exploring the leasing option to acquire 12 additional patrol vehicles, using Proposition 1 funds as a public safety measure.
The proposal presented …
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The Lacey City Council has unanimously passed Ordinance 1666, which amends the Lacey Municipal Code 5.38 concerning massage and reflexology services, during its meeting on Tuesday, November 19. …
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Lacey officially proclaimed November 30 as Small Business Saturday and the whole month of November as Veterans Appreciation Month during the council meeting on Tuesday, November 20.
The …
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By JC Medina
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11/20/24
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Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) Executive Director Marc Daily discussed the 2025 Beyond Walk & Roll and Regional Safety Plan for road safety and bicycle connectivity with the Olympia …
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The Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) in Lacey reported record-high usage in 2024 and announced plans for a Phase Three expansion to address growing demand.
Recreation Manager Sue Falash …
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By Kameko Marquez
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11/19/24
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The Capital Area Regional Public Facilities District (CAR-PFD) elected David Brine as its new president on Thursday, Nov. 14. The board is beginning preparations to fill two upcoming vacancies. …
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By Kameko Marquez
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11/19/24
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The Olympia Arts Commission approved native artist Andrea Wilbur-Sigo's concept for a 12-foot welcome figure carving on Thursday. The sculpture will represent the local estuary and the …
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