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The Olympia City Council gave a go-signal to implement the plans for the Cultural Access Program on Tuesday.
The initiative will provide public funding to nonprofit organizations offering arts, …
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Olympia City Mayor Cheryl Selby announced that Manager Jay Burney received the Advancing the Profession Award from the Washington City/County Management Association (WCMA) on August 10.
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During a meeting yesterday, August 23, the Olympia Civil Service Commission confirmed 31 candidates under the Entry Level Police and Firefighter/Paramedic Officer Registers.
For the Entry Level …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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8/24/23
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Olympia’s Community Livability and Public Safety Committee approved the Arts Commission's request to add the Grass Lake Nature Park public art installation project to its 2023 work plan.
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We are writing to say “Hurrah!” to the City of Olympia Council and City Manager.
At the Tuesday, August 21, Olympia City Council meeting the Council approved a resolution rescinding …
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8/24/23
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“Simply showing up and being in the room leads to better behavior by our elected officials, policymakers, and their staff,” according to organizers launching a new group that would …
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The housing element of Tumwater’s new comprehensive plan will require the most work among other portions of the plan as city staff would have to consider new state legislations, Planning …
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The current Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a public hearing on September 19, Monday to get the community's insights on the proposed changes for the Planning Commission as Thurston …
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By JC Medina
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8/23/23
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners convened to address objections concerning the proposed rates and fees within Offut Lake Management District No. 24.
The session was a response to the …
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The Olympia City Council is considering increasing sales tax by 0.1% to support transportation projects, Transportation Director Sophie Stimson announced at the Planning Commission meeting on Monday.
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During the agenda-setting meeting earlier today, Homeless Prevention and Affordable Housing Coordinator Keylee Marineau reported that 15 more beds are available at the Maple Court homeless …
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Lacey joined other communities in Washington in proclaiming August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day.
During its public meeting on August 17, the Lacey City Council said the city joined the One …
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By JC Medina
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8/21/23
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Olympia Community Planning & Development Director Leonard Bauer explained how the 20-year Comprehensive Plan aims to prepare the city’s development for the future.
In a post on the …
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During the agenda-setting and commissioner’s meeting last August 15, County Manager Ramiro Chavez reported that the county’s public works is the recipient of a $3 million grant.
The …
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council is seeking input and ideas from community members regarding regional natural disaster planning by participating in an online survey .
According to Paul …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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8/18/23
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Lacey has jump-started the work on the city’s Comprehensive Plan Update for 2025 by drafting a working calendar for next year, Planning Manager Ryan Andrews said during the city’s …
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By JC Medina
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8/17/23
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The Lacey Museum received a $15,000 worth of funding as grant from the Diversity in Local History to fund an intern who would assist with the Stories of the South Sound oral history project.
The …
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Rudy Rudolph, now Port of Olympia’s interim executive director, said that he would work to maintain the continuity of operations after the Port Commission placed Executive Director Sam Gibboney …
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The Olympia City Council tackled the proposed rental housing registration and inspection program, which aims to improve housing quality, tenant protection, and education.
At the city council …
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The Port of Olympia is set to improve stormwater treatment at Swantown Boatworks in compliance with its new permit, which requires tightened standards for monitoring stormwater pollutants.
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By Jerome Tuaño
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8/16/23
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