Friday, October 2, 2026
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Lacey’s Utilities Committee recommended Draham Road annexation for full council approval during its meeting last July 3.
The parcel is within the Pleasant Glade Planning Area and the Lacey …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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7/6/23
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Olympia is inviting community members to register for its upcoming fall Arts Walk on October 6 to 7 to celebrate the city’s artists.
According to the city’s press release, more than …
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7/6/23
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Olympia's Economic Development Director Mike Reid asked the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee to review the Downtown Ambassador Program to address role clarity and the funding gap.
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The Lacey Community Relations and Public Affairs Committee unanimously voted to forward the proposed Land Acknowledgement policy to the full city council for approval.
During its meeting on …
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Olympia Councilmember Lisa Parshley wanted to include affordable housing for artists in the development plan of the Olympia Creative District, as she encouraged the advisory group to meet with city …
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The Olympia City Council has approved a resolution of entering an interlocal agreement with Lacey, Yelm, and the Squaxin Island Tribe to establish the Budd Inlet/Deschutes Watershed Environmental …
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Kathleen Byrd is Olympia's new poet laureate for 2023 to 2025.
At the Olympia City Council meeting on June 20, the Arts Commission recommended Byrd as the city's fourth poet laureate.
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Get a chance to win prize money, including a $1,000 VISA gift card, by taking Olympia's survey on discrimination assessment.
The online survey went live on June 14 and will be available for a …
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SDM Consulting ’s Sam Martin discussed the details and models of Community Oversight of Law Enforcement during the Olympia Social Justice & Equity Commission meeting last Monday, June 26.
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/30/23
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Washington’s Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) staff issued a “formal written warning” to Olympia and Tumwater last week regarding complaints made about the mailer the cities sent …
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Lacey’s Land Use and Environment Committee unanimously voted to recommend the proposed amendments to the city’s land use hearing examiner system to the city council.
Lacey Planning …
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By JC Medina
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6/29/23
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The Port of Olympia Commission approved a series of contract amendments with the Port’s consultants for the Budd Inlet remediation project on Monday, June 26.
The amendments extend the …
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Olympia Housing and Homeless Response Director Darian Lightfoot reported that the city is making progress in meeting the housing demand of 12,000 units over 20 years.
However, she mentioned that …
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The Lacey Finance and Economic Development Committee reviewed the rate policies for charging electric vehicles (EV) in the city during its meeting on Tuesday, June 27.
Lacey Public Works …
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The Lacey Museum will soon mount an oral history project to gather information to echo the narrative of marginalized communities and underrepresented cultures and groups.
Museum Coordinator …
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The Olympia City Council has signed a proclamation designating July 2023 as Parks and Recreation Month and recognized Parks, Arts, and Recreation Director Paul Simmons for receiving an award from the …
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The Port of Olympia Commission voted 2-1 to approve a 4% raise to Executive Director Sam Gibboney’s compensation on Monday, June 26.
The raise, which takes effect retroactively to January …
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Last Thursday, June 22, the Olympia Land Use and Environment Committee reviewed the new Rental Housing Registration program with a presentation of recommendations and discussions around inspections …
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The City of Olympia is currently considering an expansion of the 8-year Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) program. This optional program offers developers a pass on paying property taxes for …
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A group of environmentalists is working to enact rights of nature laws for Washington rivers across the state.
Olympia-based Rights of Nature Initiative (RONI) Coalition is pushing for an …
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