Olympia's Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for a cottage community project at 1937 7th Avenue SE.
At the presubmission conference on Wednesday, local developers Michael Miltimore and …
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners invites public participation in the review process for proposed comprehensive plan amendments and development regulation changes for the 2024-25 dockets.
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Olympia appeared to be progressing slower than other regional jurisdictions, according to an observation shared by Hearing Examiner Mark Scheibmeir before the city council on Tuesday.
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The Lacey City Council kicked off a "visioning session" aimed at establishing key priorities for the upcoming 2025 Comprehensive Plan update during a recent work session on Tuesday, February 27.
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By JC Medina
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2/28/24
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Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) received Thurston 2045’s quarterly update last Monday, February 26.
The county has a Comprehensive Plan (CP) update project called …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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2/28/24
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The Thurston County Auditor’s Elections Division is seeking residents to serve as members of the "Against" committee for the upcoming Special Election on April 23.
Committee members will …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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2/28/24
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The Port of Olympia Commissioned approved on Monday, February 26, the contract of Alex Smith, the new executive director.
Smith’s contract is for $210,000 and takes effect on March 18, …
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Thurston County has announced the deadlines for voter registration ahead of the upcoming March 12 Presidential Primary Election.
Citizens are urged to register or update their voter registration …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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2/28/24
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During a four-hour meeting last night, parents, students, teachers, and community members expressed sentiments against the closure of Olympia School District’s (OSD) Madison Elementary School.
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The Port of Olympia Commission voted to join an interlocal agreement with other Washington airports on Monday, February 26, to potentially litigate the state for not using fuel taxes for …
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Thurston County’s Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Business Task Force outlined its crucial recommendations, highlighting support for existing BIPOC businesses, new startups, and …
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Thurston County is looking for a consulting firm to help manage its conservation lands.
The county issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) last week to hire a non-profit conservation firm that …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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2/27/24
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The Olympia Planning Commission approved the Parks chapter of the city's Comprehensive Plan update on Monday, with modifications to further promote community access and equity in park facilities.
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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2/27/24
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The Board of County Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement to support two initiatives advancing the implementation of the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan.
The two initiatives focus on …
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The Board of County Commissioners approved an ordinance amending its agriculture code on Tuesday, February 20.
The changes expand permissible agricultural uses to the county’s long-term …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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2/26/24
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The Olympia Design Review Board approved the design plans for a new affordable housing development at 527 Franz Anderson Road SE, which would provide 71 units of permanent supportive housing for …
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Beginning in the early 1980s, the acrimony over treaty-right fishing began to diminish. The state’s approach to salmon management finally recognized the need to make peace with federal law and …
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On Tuesday, February 20, Tumwater City Council approved a service provider agreement with RH2 Engineering, Inc. to design a 3-million-gallon reservoir.
The reservoir will be located …
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A developer proposing a new affordable housing project at 505 Union Avenue SE is exploring options to reduce development costs through potential frontage improvement exemptions under the city's …
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The Lacey City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 1656, making criminal impersonation a gross misdemeanor within the city limits.
During the council meeting on February 20, City Attorney …
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