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The Olympia City Council will open a public hearing for the preliminary 2023 operating budget on Tuesday, October 18. The 2023 budget proposed the creation of at least 15 new full-time positions on various items.
Olympia to hold public hearing on proposed 2023 budget
The Olympia City Council will hold its first public hearing for the 2023 operating budget on Tuesday, October 18. In a recent city council study session, Olympia City Manager Jay Burney submitted … more
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Thurston County Commissioner Carolina Mejia and County Manager Ramiro Chavez briefed the Lacey City Council on the proposed expansion of the Board of County Commissioners during the council’s work session on October 13, 2022.
Update on proposed expansion Thurston Board of County Commissioners
Thurston County Commissioner Carolina Mejia and County Manager Ramiro Chavez updated the Lacey City Council on the proposed expansion of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) during the … more
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Darren Murata, a sub-consultant from DOWL Incorporated, presented the preferred alternative for the commercial air service area of the Olympia Regional Airport.
Concerns still loom over Port’s airport plans
Concerns still loom over Port’s airport plans Port presents preferred development alternative for commercial air service area By Jerome Tuaño Thurston county residents continued … more
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Tumwater mulls new city logo designs
Tumwater city staff presented new logo designs to the general government committee for discussion yesterday, October 12. City communications manager Ann Cook presented several logo concepts. … more
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This is the iconic sign+wall at the Thurston County Courthouse
County to hear public input on Offut Lake Management District
Thurston County will hold a public hearing to get the community’s thoughts on establishing an Offut Lake Management District. Concerned community members voice their thoughts on the … more
Tumwater’s public health and safety committee met on October 12 to discuss an agreement with Tumwater School District to extend an SRO program.
Tumwater city committee holds off recommending cops’ return to schools
Tumwater’s Public Health and Safety Committee held off from recommending an interlocal agreement to extend the school resource officer (SRO) program, citing the need for clarifications on the … more
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At the joint Planning Commission meeting of Thurston and Olympia on October 11, 2022, Associate planner for Thurston Country Leah Davis briefly discussed the updated Joint Plan.
No public hearing yet for Olympia-Thurston Joint Plan
No public hearing yet for Olympia-Thurston Joint Plan Thurston Planning Commission wants more discussion By Lorilyn C. Lirio  Olympia and Thurston County’s Planning Commissions … more
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Thurston County’s newly expanded Board of Health (BOH) held its inaugural meeting on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.
Thurston welcomes new Board of Health members
Thurston County’s newly expanded Board of Health (BOH) held its inaugural meeting on Tuesday, October 11. BOH chairperson Tye Menser, Vice Chair Gary Edwards, Commissioner Carolina Mejia, … more
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Make sure your digital personal information is safe.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Thurston
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) officially proclaimed October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month during its October 11 meeting. The board said it recognizes its role in protecting … more
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At the Regional Fire Authority planning committee meeting on October 10, 2022, Karen Reed, consultant for the proposed RFA, showed a table of Fire Benefit Charge formula options, which reflects a reduced fee for the residential sector.
RFA Planning Committee to forward recommendations to Olympia, Tumwater City Councils
UPDATED: October 12, 2022 - This update clarifies that the recommended formula for the Fire Benefit Charge continues to include a square root in the calculation.  The Regional Fire … more
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Olympia mayor Cheryl Selby (center) with some city advisory committee members.
Olympia wants advisory committee members
Olympia is looking for community members interested in serving on its various advisory committees. According to an Olympia press release, there are currently eleven vacancies in various advisory … more
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Port commissioners improved a consultant agreement with General Counsel Richard Hughes to extend his term and increase his contract’s not-to-exceed amount.
Port changes contract with General Counsel Richard Hughes
The Port of Olympia commissioners agreed to amend its consultant agreement with General Legal Counsel Richard “Rick” Hughes during a meeting held yesterday, October 10. The improved … more
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At the Olympia City Council meeting on October 4, 2022, Olympia Public Works Director Mark Russell said they hope to start the construction of the Fones Road improvement in 2023.
Olympia City Council opens public hearing for Fones Road improvement project
Olympia Public Works Director Mark Russell gave an overview of the Fones Road improvement project during the eminent domain public hearing at the city council meeting last night, October 4. "Fones … more
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Tumwater resident John Hayworth (top center) speaks at a public hearing of an ordinance opposing the annexation of Hopkins District into The Preserve.
Tumwater passes ordinance reversing Hopkins’ annexation
Residents of both The Preserve in Tumwater and Hopkins Drainage District gave opposing views on the direction stormwater flows between the two areas during a Tumwater city council meeting yesterday, … more
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Equity, Inclusion and Belonging specialist Olivia Salazar de Breaux is this year's National Recreation Parks Association (NRPA) Diversity scholarship recipient.
Olympia's equity specialist, Olivia Salazar de Breaux, awarded industry association scholarship
The National Recreation Parks Association (NRPA) awarded diversity scholarships to Olympia's Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging specialist Olivia Salazar de Breaux. At the city council meeting last … more
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) officially recognized October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month during the public meeting on Oct. 4, 2022.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) recognized October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During the commissioners’ October 4 meeting, Thurston's Senior Deputy Prosecuting … more
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Squaxin Island Tribe council Chairman Kris Peters thanked the Olympia City Council for honoring the indigenous people through a proclamation signed on October 4, 2022.
Olympia to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day this Monday
The Olympia City Council on Tuesday signed a proclamation designating Monday, October 10 as Indigenous Peoples' Day. The proclamation honors and acknowledges the indigenous people who have … more
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The Port of Olympia Commission agreed to accept the Option C map to set the boundaries of the new five districts.
Port Commissioners agree to propose new district boundaries that are the same as those to be proposed by the Board of County Commissioners
The Port of Olympia’s commissioners agreed to set its districts’ boundaries to match those of the County Commissioners during a work session held yesterday, October 3. Thurston … more
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At the Regional Fire Authority planning committee meeting on October 3, 2022, consultant to the RFA, Neil Blindheim, presented a table showing less regressive and favors small houses and small businesses with a formula with a square foot charge.
RFA committee reviews FBC formula with and without fire flow
RFA committee reviews FBC formula with and without fire flow Legal conundrum By Lorilyn C. Lirio The Regional Fire Authority planning committee is exploring a new Fire Benefit Charge (FBC) … more
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Another Olympia committee talks of the need for sidewalk improvement
Another Olympia committee talks of the need for sidewalk improvement After the Land Use and Environment and the Bicycle and Pedestrian committee raised their concern, the Olympia Planning … more
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