Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Olympia and Tumwater are set to spend $7.6 million to construct pedestrian and bicycle improvements along Mottman Road.
The Tumwater Public Works Committee agreed on Thursday, May 23, to …
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A group fighting to save the historic Davis-Meeker Garry Oak tree from being cut down achieved a victory in their quest. Thurston County superior Court issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) …
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Thurston County’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved the Forest Lands Conversion Code update at a meeting on Tuesday.
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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5/24/24
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Thurston County Public Works met with the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) yesterday to discuss this year’s on-call contract solicitation, evaluation, and results.
According to the …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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5/22/24
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The Thurston Regional Housing Council approved over $20 million in funding recommendations for homeless services and affordable housing projects at its meeting last Wednesday, May 8.
The …
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Port of Olympia’s four business lines all performed better than projections in 2023, the port’s year-end financial report showed, but most of the agency's debt was excluded.
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The Tumwater City Council has decided to wait for the US Supreme Court’s decision on the Grants Pass case before resuming discussions about an ordinance that would suspend the prohibition of …
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Long Lake Management District conducted its annual treatment last week to mitigate harmful algal blooms ahead of the coming summer.
The lake management district contracted AquaTechnex to perform …
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The cities of Lacey, Olympia, and Tumwater, along with Thurston County, are set to host a Lodging Tax Funding Workshop for potential applicants on Wednesday, June 5, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Lacey …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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5/20/24
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Tumwater Police Department recorded 25 incidents of police officers using force in 2023, Lieutenant Carlos Quiles reported to the Tumwater Public Health and Safety Committee on Tuesday, May 14.
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By Jerome Tuaño
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5/20/24
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Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, and Yelm have agreed to conduct a study on housing and racial disparities.
The Olympia City Council has approved a resolution that allows the city to enter into a …
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Olympia is continuing its Energize Olympia heat pump program in 2024 with the goal of engaging at least 550 residents by providing education on heat pump technology and installing additional heat …
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Thurston County Medic One is looking to add a new unit which will be based in the North End Fire Station at Linwood Avenue, Tumwater Fire Chief Brian Hurley told the Tumwater City Council on Tuesday, …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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5/16/24
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Lacey is now accepting applications for its Lacey Youth Council (LYC) from students who will be sophomores, juniors, or seniors in the 2024-25 school year.
Applying students must be …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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5/16/24
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Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan has decided that the city will remove the historic Davis-Meeker Garry Oak tree on Old Highway 99.
City staff informed the city council about the mayor’s plans …
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Thurston County has introduced "Ready, Set, Go!," evacuation campaign as part of Wildfire Awareness Month.
This campaign aims to deliver the evacuation message clearly to the residents to ensure …
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The Olympia Police Department saw a reduction in overall use of force incidents in 2023, but noted an increase in juvenile arrest trend, police auditor Tara Parker reported to the city council on …
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The Lacey Youth Council (LYC) took center stage during the Lacey City Council work session on Tuesday, May 14, presenting updates and outlining priorities for their term.
From initiatives …
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By JC Medina
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5/15/24
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The Thurston County Board of Health has declared May 2024 as Maternal Mental Health Month to address the critical issue of maternal mental health.
The proclamation emphasizes the importance of …
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By JC Medina
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5/15/24
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Solid Waste Division Manager Jeff Bickford met with Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) for the state of the Solid Waste System update, yesterday, May 14. Bickford briefed the board …
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