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The Regional Housing Council (RHC) accepted the recommendation to fund seven programs for $5.5 million, which is expected to create 137 new affordable housing units.
The recommendation will be …
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Thurston County received a $3 million federal grant for the replacement of a culvert at Country Club Road as it passes Green Cove Creek, County Engineer Matt Unzelman reported to the Board of County …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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8/30/23
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The Office of the Washington State Auditor recognized Thurston County as an "outstanding example of commitment to making government work better."
Washington State Auditor Pat McCarthy and her …
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By JC Medina
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8/30/23
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Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners discussed the possible construction of an Election Center, stating that election officers have been receiving threats through email and physical mail, …
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Community groups, especially the underrepresented, have called for a model of community oversight model to build trust and legitimacy in the city's public safety system.
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The Thurston County Planning Commission recommended adding 7,200 acres of land for long-term agriculture as part of an agricultural zoning update, Senior Planner Maya Teeple said to the Board of …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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8/29/23
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Lacey, Thurston officials come together to discuss urban growth plans
said Lacey City Mayor Andy Ryder
By JC Medina
Thurston County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) and …
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The Thurston County Solid Waste Advisory Committee is looking to restructure its membership due to the creation of two new county districts.
County Solid Waste Manager Jeff Bickford, along with …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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8/28/23
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Olympia's Land Use and Environment Committee moved forward with the proposed 2023 Engineering Design and Development Standard (EDDS) update to the city council for a public hearing.
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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8/28/23
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Thurston County management plans to conduct training for employees working on procurement and contracts to refresh them on the county’s procurement policy, county staff told the Board of County …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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8/25/23
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On Wednesday, the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee revisited the partially developed project at 1220 12th Avenue SE to review the proposed construction of office spaces.
At the Wednesday …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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8/25/23
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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.
The …
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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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