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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) agenda-setting meeting on Tuesday, February 6, was marked by discussions surrounding the annual Point in Time Homeless Census and the Right of Way …
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By JC Medina
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2/7/24
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners recently approved the motion to update the membership and charter of the Thurston County Law & Justice Council during its meeting on Tuesday, February …
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By JC Medina
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2/7/24
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The Olympia City Council approved the proposed 2024 work plans for the Land Use and Environment Committee, Community Livability and Public Safety Committee, and Finance Committee yesterday, February …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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2/7/24
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Some 90 community members gathered last night for a public reception to meet the four finalist candidates for the Port of Olympia’s executive director position. The reception was held at the …
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Olympia's Cultural Access Advisory Board approved its annual work plan on Thursday, February 1. It outlines ongoing tasks such as advising on cultural programs and supporting community outreach …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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2/2/24
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Officials from the Washington State Auditor's Office said Lacey has generally been compliant with local and state laws, regulations and policies but the city also found itself under scrutiny …
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By JC Medina
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2/1/24
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A proposed affordable housing development by the South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity at 2502 8th Avenue SE in Olympia would face significant unexpected costs as city staff outlined extensive off-site …
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Lake management company Northwest Aquatic Eco-Systems announced its closure on Saturday, January 24.
The company has been providing aquatic weed and algae removal services since 1981, serving …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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2/1/24
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has given the green light to three contracts to address climate change concerns and update its comprehensive plan.
During its meeting on …
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Thurston County reminds community members of next week's voter registration deadlines for the February 13 special election.
In a press release, the Office of the County Auditor reminded that …
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1/31/24
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The Washington Department of Enterprise Services (DES) continues to plan the removal of the 5th Avenue Dam and restoring the Deschutes Estuary. For this year, DES will focus on completing an …
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Miranda Lopez remembers when she first learned about local Indigenous activist and athlete Rosalie Fish. Fish, a University of Washington runner from the Cowlitz Tribe, is nationally known for …
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Following its approval in 2023, the city of Lacey has initiated the implementation of its stipend program for community members volunteering on the city’s advisory boards.
Lacey Assistant …
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By JC Medina
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1/30/24
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Olympia accepted a total of 64 individual applicants to fill 28 vacancies across various advisory boards and committees, Strategic Communications Director Kellie Braseth announced at the Community …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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1/29/24
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The Olympia City Council has selected local artist Abe Singer to create a new public art installation project at Grass Lake Nature Park.
During a meeting on January 23, the city council approved …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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1/29/24
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Olympia School District (OSD) Board Superintendent Patrick Murphy discussed the latest version of the Written Analysis of the OSD Policy 6883 regarding school closures and consolidations.
At a …
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The Olympia Land Use and Environment Committee met on Thursday, January 25, to discuss the potential update to the city's rental housing policies.
Housing Program Specialist Christa Lenssen gave …
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The Tumwater Planning Commission held a work session yesterday to review the city’s Floodplain Overlay Amendments following federal standards and ensure appropriate insurance coverage to …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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1/25/24
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) updated the public on the Rural Transit Program , with senior planner Amy Hatch-Winecka presenting on recent enhancements, including extending service …
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The Olympia City Council explored various housing solutions and strategies to increase access to affordable homeownership.
At a meeting on Tuesday, January 23, Paul Knox and Sam Green of …
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