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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners met yesterday, January 23, 2024, for its agenda-setting meeting.
County working with lobbyist for federal funding, adds Yelm representative to solid waste committee
At a meeting yesterday, January 23, the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) decided to extend its contract with Strategies 360 to help the county process federal funding, extending … more
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Tumwater Planning Managaer Brad Medrud (second column on last row) briefed the city council about a contract with Department of Commerce for a $500,000 grant.
Tumwater to receive grant support for its comprehensive plan updates, more
The Tumwater City Council reviewed a contract with the WA Department of Commerce (Commerce) for a $500,000 grant to help the city develop a climate element for its comprehensive plan update on … more
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Port of Olympia Commission held the election of its officers on Monday, January 22.
Port of Olympia Commission re-elects Iyall president
The Port of Olympia Commission unanimously voted to re-elect Commissioner Bob Iyall as its president on Monday, January 22. Iyall was the commission president before Commissioner Amy Evans … more
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The Olympia Planning Commissioner approved a code text amendment allowing drive-through facilities on Plum Street on Monday, January 22, 2024.
Olympia Planning Commission recommends allowing Plum Street drive-throughs
In a 5-2 vote, the Olympia Planning Commission on Monday approved a recommendation of a text amendment to allow drive-throughs as a conditional use on properties on Plum Street between Union Avenue … more
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A slide from the port staff’s January 8 presentation showed that the port and Tumwater’s habitat conservation plan details mitigation efforts for four species listed under the Endangered Species Act.
Port agrees to extend partnership with Tumwater for completion of habitat conservation plan
  The Port of Olympia Commission amended an interlocal agreement with the city of Tumwater to extend their partnership and continue developing a habitat conservation plan (HCP). The … more
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Thurston County Courthouse
Grant approved for funding support and treatment by Thurston County to 3 organizations
Three community organizations will receive a total of $640,000 funding in Treatment Sales Tax (TST) funds over two years to provide services in Thurston County. The grants for the three … more
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At a meeting held Wednesday, January 17, 2024, The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal to redevelop the Department of Enterprise Services' operation facility on 501 13th Avenue SW.
Olympia committee reviews Department of Enterprise Services' office consolidation project
On Wednesday, January 17, the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission conference on a proposed redevelopment of the Department of Enterprise Service's Ground Maintenance operation … more
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This is a close-up of a police body camera similar in function to what police throughout Washington is using, according to new laws passed by the legislature in 2021.
Tumwater approves new bargaining agreement with Police Guild
Tumwater City Council approved a new bargaining agreement between the city and the Tumwater Police Guild as part of its consent agenda on Tuesday, January 16. The guild represents the full- and … more
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At a Lacey City Council meeting on January 16, 2024, Planning Manager Ryan Andrews reported that the city had spent about $600,000 annually for facility maintenance.
Lacey adopts infrastructure plans to guide capital projects and building upgrades
Lacey City Council approved Ordinance 1655, adopting key infrastructure plans for the city into its Comprehensive Plan on Tuesday, January 16. The Lacey Government Facilities Master Plan … more
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Ballots being sorted, photo November 7, 2022.
Thurston County Auditor’s Elections Division sends out special election ballots to military and overseas voters
In preparation for the upcoming Special Election on Tuesday, February 13, the Thurston County Auditor’s Elections Division announced that it has successfully mailed more than 8,934 Special … more
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At a meeting on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, the Olympia Site Plan Committee reviewed South Puget Sound Community College's proposal to develop campus student housing and athletic fields.
SPSCC seeks to develop new student housing and athletic fields
The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for future student housing and athletic field projects for the South Puget Sound Community College campus. At the Wednesday review … more
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Tumwater School District Superintendent Kevin Bogatin (bottom left) briefed the Tumwater City Council about the upcoming ballot measure for the education programs and operations levy.
Tumwater School District Superintendent explains benefits of retaining education programs and operations levy
Tumwater School District Superintendent Kevin Bogatin attended this week’s Tumwater City Council meeting on Tuesday, January 16, to discuss retaining the education programs and operations … more
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The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met yesterday, January 17, 2024, to select a new chair, approve the work plan, review new member applications and select representatives to the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project.
Olympia Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee elects new chair, updates new work plan
Olympia’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) elected Tom Dillon as chair, while vice chair Mary Slighte retained her position Thursday, January 17. BPAC held its first … more
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Documents prepared for the meeting show a map of Ziply Fiber Pacific’s facilities.
New internet service provider coming to Tumwater
Internet service provider Ziply Fiber Pacific is working to make its services available in Tumwater. The Tumwater City Council conducted a public hearing on Tuesday, January 16, for an ordinance … more
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The Port of Olympia Commission, along with Cliff Moore from Porthman Consulting, discussed whom to invite for a panel to interview candidates for the executive direction position.
Port Commission considers panel members for executive director candidate interviews
The Port of Olympia Commission discussed possible panel members to interview the final candidates for the executive director position at its meeting yesterday. Cliff Moore, a consultant from … more
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Olympia School District Superintendent Patrick Murphy reported that Proposition 1, the replacement of the expiring levy for educational programs and operations, will be presented to the voters on February 13, 2024.
Olympia City Council backs school levy, state underfunding of schools criticized
Concerns about state underfunding of schools and its local impacts took center stage during the Olympia City Council meeting, where councilmembers approved a resolution of support for Proposition 1, … more
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During the public hearing of the Board of County Commissioners for the Agricultural Code amendments, Community Farm Land Trust Co-chair Marcie Cleaver (podium) thanked the commissioners for listening to farmers’ concerns regarding farmland loss.
Thurston County residents express mixed reactions on Agricultural Code update
The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing yesterday, January 16, to collect community comments on the proposed changes to the counties Agriculture Code . Community … more
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Yorkshire Apartments would create 1,153 residential units through the seven 5-story residential buildings and a mixed-use 4 story building.
Tumwater approves site plan for 1,000+ high rise apartments
Tumwater Hearing Examiner Mark Scheibmeir approved the binding site plan of Yorkshire Apartments, a 21.7-acre apartment complex to be built between Tumwater Boulevard and Israel Road. Scheibmeir … more
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Lacey City Council recognized the Bookmark Design contest winners for the Lacey Loves to Read Program on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
Lacey Loves to Read Program enters 21st year
Lacey Loves to Read Program is celebrating its 21st year in February, continuing its mission to engage the community in reading award-winning children's and young adult books. At the city … more
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The Squaxin Island Tribe's flag flies on the left pole, the U.S. and Washington flags on the center pole and the City of Olympia flag flies on the right pole following a ceremony on Oct. 7, 2021 at Olympia City Hall.
Olympia Hearing Examiner recommends Evergreen Park development for mixed-use
Olympia's Hearing Examiner Mark Scheibmeir has recommended approving an amendment to the Evergreen Park Planned Unit Development (PUD) that would enable mixed-use commercial and multifamily … more
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