Friday, October 2, 2026
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Olympia Police Department (OPD) reported motor vehicle theft, vehicle prowl, retail theft (shoplifting), residential burglary, and commercial burglary as the most common crimes against property in …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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2/23/23
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A new promotional role of a Fire Prevention Officer II is set to be added to the Tumwater Fire Department.
Chief Examiner James Trujillo discussed the details of the new role during the Tumwater …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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2/23/23
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Port of Olympia Commissioners Joe Downing and Bob Iyall disclosed that they were being asked to endorse a ballot proposition on April 25 that would determine the formation of a Regional Fire …
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The City of Lacey is studying the possibility of implementing a stipend program for its advisory boards and commissions.
The recommendation stemmed from the 2023 work plan of the Commission of …
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By JC Medina
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2/22/23
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The Tumwater City Council reviewed a new logo last week and will be presented it for adoption at tomorrow's meeting, set to start at 7 p.m.
The current logo was adopted in 1983, according to a …
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Tumwater is deliberating abolishing its street tree permitting process to streamline costs.
“The city does not necessarily need to implement a street tree permitting process. We did receive …
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The Port of Olympia Commission shared that the replacement of the roof for the Lacey Commerce Business Center was completed, during a meeting on Monday, February 13.
A 2019 assessment of the …
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During its public meeting on Thursday, February 16, the city council officially proclaimed the month of February as Black History Month.
The council said the proclamation is a way to honor and …
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By JC Medina
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2/17/23
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Tumwater is looking to purchase 111 mitigation credits from Puget Western as part of the Brush Prairie Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP), which requires the city to mitigate the effect of its …
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For its first declaration as an expanded board, the Thurston Board of Health proclaimed the month of February as National Children’s Dental Health Month during its meeting on Tuesday, February …
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By JC Medina
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2/16/23
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Local members of the new union representing the marina and boatworks employees at the Port of Olympia demanded the signing of a fair union contract.
Ten people spoke during the public comments …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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2/15/23
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Five youth activists staged a die-in protest in front of the Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to call out its lack of action on the climate crisis.
Elsie Sable, a resident of …
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The Liberation Collective (TLC) is seeking a conditional use permit to provide a space for a workshop and recreation support for people with disabilities at a property at 1223 Bethel Street NE.
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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2/15/23
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Tumwater’s new K9 handler has been deployed on the field since January, said Lieutenant Ken Driver during his update to the Public Health and Safety Committee on February 14.
Driver …
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Olympia's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program recommended reallocating $190,000 in unspent federal funds for a home rehabilitation activity and public support services for homeless …
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The Olympia City Council signed a proclamation designating February 16, 2023 Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day.
Signing the proclamation on Monday, February 13, the city council urged the …
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Olympia's Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for a multifamily residential project at 1411 Fones Road SE.
At a presubmission conference held Tuesday, February 7, project applicant Raj …
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The Olympia Arts Commission, on Thursday, February 9, approved the recommendation of 16 sculpture entries for the 2023 Percival Plinth Project.
Arts Program Specialist Angel Nava showed a sneak …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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2/10/23
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The LOTT Clean Water Alliance Board of Directors approved a pilot program to provide partial rebates of sewer connection fees to low-income and permanent supportive housing units during a meeting on …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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2/10/23
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Tumwater’s General Government Committee recommended to the city council an ordinance creating two boards to advise the Regional Housing Council (RHC) on the usage of sales and use tax for …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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2/10/23
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