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Tumwater’s Historic Preservation Commission member Dave Nicandri talked to the city council about the Cowlitz Trail.
Proposal for Cowlitz Trail to be added to Oregon Trail gets thumbs up from Tumwater
Tumwater City Council passed an ordinance supporting the addition of the Tumwater segment of the Cowlitz Trail to the Oregon National Historic Trail during a meeting held on Tuesday, January … more
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Tumwater’s water resources director Dan Smith presented to the city council a $500,000 Ecology grant.
Septic-to-sewer conversion program underway in Tumwater's Velkommen Park
Tumwater City Council authorized Mayor Debbie Sullivan to sign a grant agreement with the Department of Ecology (Ecology) to fund a septic-to-sewer conversion program at Velkommen Mobile Home Park … more
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Tumwater Planning Manager Brad Medrud talks to the general government committee about a rental registration program on January 11, 2023.
Tumwater considers a property-rental registration program
Tumwater’s general government committee endorsed to the city council an ordinance establishing a property rental registration program during its meeting on Wednesday, January 11. As part of … more
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At a presubmission conference held Wednesday, January 11, 2023, Olympia's Site Plan Committee reviewed a mixed-use building project proposal on Harrison Avenue.
Mixed-use commercial and housing units proposed on Harrison Avenue
Olympia’s Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for a mixed-use building with commercial units and six apartment units at 2309 Harrison Avenue NW on Wednesday, January 11. The project … more
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Environmental consultant Kim Frappier presented to Tumwater’s Tree Board and Planning Commission the canopy cover system as a way to specify tree retention.
Tumwater deliberates new ideas for incentives and protection of trees
Tumwater’s tree board and planning commission deliberated on proposed ideas for the protection of trees and vegetation covered by a chapter of the Tumwater Municipal Code during a joint meeting … more
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Ashly McBunch recited her poem "We Are Existence of Hope" at the Olympia City Council meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.
Poet laureate Ashly McBunch recognized by Olympia for their service in inspiring others through their works
The Olympia City Council recognized Ashly McBunch, the city's poet laureate from 2021 to 2023, who helped engage the community in the literary arts. At the city council meeting held Tuesday, … more
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) had a public hearing on Tuesday, January 10, to hear objections to the proposed Roll of Rates & Charges for the Pattison Lake Management District no. 23.
Pattison Lake property owners object to rates proposed by new management district
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) had a public hearing on Tuesday, January 10, about the proposed rates and charges to homeowners in Pattison Lake Management District No. 23. The … more
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Dr. Oliver Bowers explained to Tuwmater’s public safety committee a staffing model to determine how many officers the police department needs.
Tumwater’s police department is short at least 8 officers, according to staffing model
Tumwater Police District currently needs to have 41 officers on staff, according to a model developed by criminal justice researcher Dr. Oliver Bowers. His staffing model declares the police … more
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Image of the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, the Nisqually River Whitewater Reach Shoreline Protection (Rodriguez) is one of the Conservation Futures Programs.
Have land that would benefit wildlife or other public use?
Thurston County is now accepting applications for the Conservation Futures program, which allows landowners to sell their property or future development rights to a qualified conservation … more
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Reverend David Reeves received the proclamation to declare January 15 as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day during the board’s first public meeting for 2023 on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to be celebrated in the community-wide event in Olympia, proclaimed by County
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) continued its tradition of proclaiming Sunday, January 15, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Reverend David Reeves received the proclamation on … more
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At the Olympia City Council meeting held Tuesday, January 10, 2023, councilmembers signed two proclamations recognizing the men and women in the police department who serve the community and observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 16.
Olympia pays tribute to MLK Day; recognizes Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
The Olympia City Council  signed two proclamations observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 16, 2023 and recognizing Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9, 2023 on Tuesday, … more
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Olympia-commissioned artists Jennifer Corio and Dave Frei presented the public art concept at the city council meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. The councilmembers unanimously approved the arts concept.
"Tree' and 'Roots' proposed public art installations unanimously approved for Martin Way and Pacific Avenue in Olympia
The Olympia City Council unanimously approved Martin Way and Pacific Avenue Art Crossing public art concept plans presented by city-commissioned artists Jennifer Corio and Dave Frei. At the city … more
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RFA planning committee holds public hearing on Fire Benefit Charge
The Regional Fire Authority planning committee held a public hearing on the Fire Benefit Charge, one of the funding components in the Olympia-Tumwater Fire Authority operation, on Monday, January … more
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Evans Harding is Port of Olympia Commission's new chair
Port of Olympia Commissioner Amy Evans Harding was selected as the commission’s new president during a meeting held on Monday, January 9. Her new position put her as the chair of the … more
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Housing aid for first responders, teachers HELPER Act officially added to Lacey’s 2023 Federal Legislative Priorities
The Lacey City Council unanimously voted to add the Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act to the city’s adopted 2023 Federal Legislative Priorities. The … more
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Senior Planner Nicole Floyd presented the variance and reasonable use exception code revisions at a meeting last Monday, January 9.
Olympia committee proposes revisions for Reasonable Use Exception Code
The Olympia Planning Commission held a virtual meeting on Monday, January 9, to discuss zoning code text amendments related to Reasonable Use Exceptions (RUE). Senior Planner Nicole Floyd … more
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Environmental consultant Meredith Greer discussed with Tumwater’s public work committee a grant agreement to develop a bioretention facility in the golf course parking lot.
Grant for development of a stormwater treatment facility for golf course endorsed by Tumwater committee
Tumwater’s Public Works Committee endorsed a grant agreement with the Department of Ecology to the city council for the design and construction of a bioretention facility in the parking lot of … more
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Olympia School district discussing the 2023 district budget breakdown.
Olympia School Board holds first 2023 worksession, discusses budget updates
The Olympia School District (OSD) Board held its first 2023 work session on Thursday, January 5 to tackle the district budget and prepare for the upcoming legislative session. Assistant … more
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"It is a bit of an icon for downtown Olympia. It speaks to a place in time and style of travel."
Greyhound Bus Station could become restaurant, offices or clinic
Olympia's Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission hearing on the possible reuse of the historic Greyhound Bus Station at 107 7th Avenue East on Wednesday, January 4. According to Bill … more
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Lacey's Planning Commission will meet with city council on February 9, 2023.
Lacey Planning Commission to meet with city council on Feb. 9
The Lacey Planning Commission will hold its annual joint meeting with the city council on Thursday, Feb. 9, to discuss the 2023 Work Program. During its meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 3, the commission … more
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