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The Olympia City Council voted to approve an interlocal agreement with Thurston County, Lacey, and Tumwater to support two regional initiatives under the 2024 Thurston Climate Mitigation …
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The timeframe of the investigation is from 1997 to 2008.
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By Jerome Tuaño
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2/15/24
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Toward bolstering the collective impact of work being done here, Thurston County's Board of Health (BOH) has identified strengthening community partnerships as one of its primary goals for the year …
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On Tuesday, the Olympia City Council approved an interlocal agreement with multiple jurisdictions to advance a regional housing and land capacity analysis.
The agreement involves collaboration …
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Tumwater’s water resources and sustainability department has secured over one million dollars in grants from the WA Department of Ecology (Ecology) during the previous weeks.
The latest of …
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Tumwater Public Works Committee authorized city staff on Thursday, February 8, to solicit bids for the construction of pedestrian and bicycle improvements on a portion of Israel Road from Linderson …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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2/14/24
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The Port of Olympia Commission chose Alexandra Smith as the port's new executive director, a news release from the port announced yesterday.
Commissioners held an executive session yesterday to …
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The Lacey City Council is set to approve the proposed work plan of the Commission on Equity (COE), outlining a comprehensive strategy to foster inclusivity and eliminate barriers within the …
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By JC Medina
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2/14/24
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The Olympia Planning Commission met on Monday to discuss proposed updates to the city's Parks, Arts, and Recreation chapter of the Comprehensive Plan, covering a wide range of topics around equity, …
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) discussed the public safety sales tax at a work session yesterday, February 12.
BoCC Chair and District 3 Commissioner Tye Menser said Patrick …
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) appointed Leonard Hernandez as the new County Manager yesterday, February 12.
Hernandez, who previously served in a similar capacity in San …
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Tuesday’s the last day for voters in eight Thurston County school districts to turn in their ballots on any of several kinds of school-related measures.
Replacement levies are …
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The Olympia Arts Commission recommended 17 sculptures for new public art installations at Percival Plinth Landing to the city council for approval.
On Thursday, Olympia's Arts Program and …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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2/12/24
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Olympia’s Hearing Examiner approved the plan to subdivide 3.31 acres at 1515 Middle Street SE into a 16-lot townhome subdivision subject to modified conditions focused on public safety and …
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On February 12, it will be 50 years since federal Judge George Boldt issued the landmark decision that fully recognized the Indian fishing rights spelled out in the 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty. This …
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The Governor’s Mansion Foundation (GMF) announced the passing of its founder and former Washington State first lady, Nancy Bell Evans, on Friday, January 26. She was 90.
She is survived by …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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2/9/24
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The Lacey City Council strengthened its call to “dismantle racism” as it officially proclaimed February as Black History Month.
The proclamation, read by the whole council, …
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By JC Medina
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2/9/24
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Tumwater residents near Cleveland Avenue expressed their concern regarding the impact of the E Street Connection project.
The road project will connect Capitol Boulevard to Cleveland Avenue by …
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Building upon previous collaborative efforts towards regional climate action, the Lacey City Council authorized the city manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Thurston County and the …
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Recognizing the important contributions of African Americans, the Olympia City Council honored February 2024 as Black History Month.
Council members took part in reading the proclamation on …
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