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To address potential jail overcrowding, the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) has approved a one-year extension of its contract with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office to …
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By Kameko Marquez
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12/6/24
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The Washington State Board of Natural Resources (BNR) approved another batch of timber harvest from Capitol State Forest for the second time in two months.
This time, the board authorized in a 4-1 …
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To balance immediate infrastructure needs with long-term financial health, Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC), alongside other officials, met Wednesday, Dec. 4, to address the 2024-25 …
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Kameko Marquez
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12/6/24
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Council member Clark Gilman criticized the removal of zero-waste language in the draft utilities chapter of the city's 2045 Comprehensive Plan update at the Olympia City Council study session on …
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During a public comment session at the Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) meeting on Tuesday, residents voiced frustration over the ongoing investigation into Commissioner Emily Clouse, …
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Thurston County commissioners approved the contract for the Boston Harbor Water Main Replacement and Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Project, which will replace almost 6,000 linear feet of older …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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12/5/24
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The Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation Department presented its list of 10-year accomplishments and discussed challenges, such as public safety, climate change, equity issues and funding large-scale projects.
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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12/5/24
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The Lacey City Council unanimously voted to establish a permanent Human Services Commission during its public meeting on Dec. 3.
The new commission will provide recommendations on …
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By JC Medina
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12/5/24
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, Dec. 3, introduced a new slate of leaders to key positions in public health, budgeting, and community planning.
County Manager …
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By Kameko Marquez
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12/4/24
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Thurston County officials are moving to establish new zoning rules for Less Restrictive Alternative (LRA) housing for sex offenders after public backlash over gaps in oversight and safety concerns. …
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By Kameko Marquez
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12/4/24
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners approved a $3,069,000 contract to remodel the Ballot Processing Center.
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By JC Medina
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12/4/24
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During a public hearing on the 2024-25 midterm budget held on Monday, Dec. 2, Thurston County officials discussed concerns regarding funding priorities, particularly for law enforcement, …
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The Olympia Planning Commission weighed in on a planned action ordinance that would pave the way for redevelopment of the Capital Mall Triangle area, which includes allowing taller buildings and more flexible parking requirements.
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Olympia Tumwater Foundation (OTF) should know by March 2025 if it will get funding to continue its History and Nature Center project.
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The Lacey City Council is considering establishing a permanent Human Services Commission to provide oversight and guidance for the city's human services programs and funding.
At a Tuesday …
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By JC Medina
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12/3/24
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Olympia has announced plans to strengthen its police oversight system as it requested a proposal from a potential Civilian Police Auditor. The role involves overseeing investigations of use-of-force …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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12/2/24
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The Port of Olympia Commission adopted its 2025 operating and capital budget on Monday, November 25.
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By Jerome Tuaño
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12/2/24
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The Tumwater Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) met on Thursday, November 21, to develop a work plan for 2025.
However, without funding and additional staffing capacity to support the …
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Olympia has opened the applications for City Councilmember Position #5.
The seat will be vacant on Dec. 31 when Councilmember Lisa Parshley transitions to her new role as state …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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11/29/24
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Thurston County’s Commissioners are recommended to receive a $12,328 monthly salary, 6% more than the 2024 rate, effective on January 1, 2025.
The recommendation came from the …
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