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The Olympia City Council recognized Kathleen Byrd, the city's fourth poet laureate, on Tuesday, Jan. 7, for using poetry to engage the community on environmental and climate …
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A hearing to determine the status of a recall effort against Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse ended shortly before noon on Friday, Jan. 10, with the presiding judge taking the matter under …
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Two years after its initial review, the Bailey's Inn Phase II project has returned to the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee with revised plans that scale back the building height and unit …
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The Port of Olympia announced on Wednesday, January 8, that it has hired Mike Reid as its new director of community and economic development. His new role starts on the same day as the announcement. …
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Olympia invites community members to participate in a meaningful art project for the National Day of Racial Healing on Jan. 21.
The National Day of Racial Healing encourages …
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Lacey is inviting community members to apply for vacancies on its Planning Commission and Parks, Culture and Recreation Board.
Both positions offer opportunities for residents to …
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By JC Medina
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1/10/25
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) has signaled support for a scaled-back renovation plan for the aging Courthouse Hill complex, reducing the project cost from an initial $40 …
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A key hearing in the recall effort against embattled Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse is set for Friday, Jan. 10.
The hearing, which takes place at 10:30 a.m. in Thurston County …
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Lacey is now accepting applications for its 2025 Neighborhood Grant Program (LNGP), with a deadline of March 31.
The City Council has allocated $60,000 for the initiative, which offers …
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By JC Medina
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1/9/25
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Tumwater invites residents to its Community Center Design Project Community Workshop this coming Monday.
Funded by the Tumwater Metropolitan Parks District, the city has partnered …
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The Lacey City Council issued an official proclamation recognizing Jan. 20, as Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the city.
The proclamation honors Dr. …
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Olympia's City Council selected eight candidates to interview for the vacant council Position #5 on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
The seat became open when former Councilwoman Lisa Parshley was …
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved a contract to upgrade the camera and security systems at Thurston County Corrections Facility and ...
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Lacey Fire District 3 began the year with a historic leadership shift, as Jennifer Schmidt took over as fire chief ...
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By Kameko Marquez
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1/8/25
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners discussed the ongoing accountability measures and next steps following Commissioner Emily Clouse's reinstatement on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
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Tumwater has joined a countywide program to help residents install home heat pumps.
On Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Tumwater City Council authorized the mayor to sign an interlocal agreement …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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1/8/25
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Local residents took the opportunity to air their concerns on various issues at the Olympia Planning Commission's public hearing on the Capital Mall Triangle subarea planned action ordinance on Monday, …
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Tumwater is calling on residents to share their thoughts on the climate element of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update.
This new chapter focuses on tackling climate change and will guide …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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1/7/25
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Thurston County confirmed its first influenza-related death of the 2024-25 flu season, as flu activity continues to surge across Washington.
“Thurston County Public Health …
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By Kameko Marquez
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1/6/25
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council is taking a critical look at equity, as it updates the region's long-term transportation blueprint — the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP).
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