Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Olympia is holding off on transitioning its fire engine fleet to electric power due to concerns over the specialized charging requirements and higher price tags of current electric models. …
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During a work session on September 10, Hans Shepherd, Senior Planner for the City of Lacey, presented updates on the city’s ongoing efforts to engage the community in the 2025 Comprehensive …
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By JC Medina
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9/12/24
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City proclamation acknowledges importance of engaging community members in the democratic process .
During its council meeting on September 3, Lacey officially designated September 17 as National Voter Registration Day .
Deputy Mayor Malcolm Miller, on behalf of the City Council, issued …
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Supporters of the Davis Meeker Gary Oak tree along Old Highway99 may further delay Tumwater’s plan to cut down the historic tree after a partial win at a court hearing on Friday, Sept. 6. …
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Thurston County’s Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) reported to the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) about the Thurston 2045 periodic update to the comprehensive plan . …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/10/24
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has confirmed in a statement the ongoing investigation into Commissioner Emily Clouse and her suspension from external advisory boards and …
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During its September 3 meeting, the Thurston Board of County Commissioners officially proclaimed September 11 as a First Responders Day in Thurston County.
The proclamation honored …
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Large On-site Sewage Systems (LOSS) could provide a medium-cost, long-term alternative to centralized sewage plants.
Thurston County is set to conceptualize plans to construct alternative and cheaper wastewater solutions within the City of Rainier and Rochester.
Thurston County’s Community …
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Olympia is seeking public input to officially name three park properties – the Olympia Armory, Yelm Highway Community, and Kaiser Woods Park.
The city will be collecting name …
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84.5% of Yelm Education Association voted to ratify collective bargaining agreement.
Members of the Yelm Education Association (YEA) voted yesterday, September 3, to ratify its 2024-2027 contract with the Yelm Community Schools (YCS), after a tentative agreement was drafted Monday.
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‘Inflammatory allegations” against Clouse had failed to substantiate claims.
In a heated Thurston Board of County Commissioners agenda-setting meeting on September 3, Commissioner Tye Menser motioned to restore Commissioner Emily Clouse to her external committees and …
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Olympia is offering young people an opportunity to influence city policy and decision-making by joining the Youth Council.
The city has opened the application for the Youth Council. The …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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9/4/24
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Tumwater City Council okayed plans for pavement repairs on Crosby Boulevard and Israel Road.
As part of the council’s consent agenda on Tuesday, September 3, the council authorized the …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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9/4/24
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The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation (tribe) discussed their appeal of the hearing examiner's decision on July 2 at a Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) work session last August 28, …
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Olympia Heritage Commission endorses the 1938 Art Moderne building's nomination
The Olympia Heritage Commission has unanimously endorsed the nomination of the historic Olympia Armory to the National Register of Historic Places.
At a recent commission meeting on Aug. 28, …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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9/3/24
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At the Olympia Finance Committee meeting on Aug. 26, several local workers spoke about their challenges with inconsistent scheduling, reduced hours, and the need for higher wages and better working …
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Community Advisory Committee seeks diversity for the seats open for applicants
Intercity Transit Authority (ITA) is calling “civically-minded individuals who represent our …
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The Thurston County Regional Housing Council (RHC), on Wednesday, August 28, voted to support the expansion of the Black Home Initiative (BHI) to Thurston County.
The BHI is a program …
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The Thurston County Board of Supervisors joined Lacey and Olympia City Councils in declaring August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day in the county.
According to a press release from …
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By Jeffrey Westbrook
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8/30/24
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The Yelm Education Association (YEA), the teachers’ union, is set to hold a strike against the Yelm Community Schools (YCS) on Tuesday, September 3, unless the parties reach an agreement before …
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