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Washington State Department of Commerce Senior Planner Laura Hodgson briefed the Tumwater Planning Commission on new housing elements that support low-income households during a meeting last night, …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/27/23
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Washington State University (WSU) Master Gardeners plans to conduct new volunteer training as part of their significant partnership, which will continue until November as part of their 50 th …
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By Justin Iglesia
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9/27/23
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A Lacey police officer was able to revive an overdose victim while making an arrest on a wanted suspect Thursday. September 21.
“One of our officers conducted an area check in an area on …
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September is a busy month – it includes Labor Day, the first day of school, locally, the first day of fall and Grandparents Day.
If you missed that last event mentioned, you are not alone, …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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9/27/23
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 09/26/23 at 10:37 AM in the 1200 block of Carpenter Road SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Josiah Edward Anderson, 30, on suspicion of no contact …
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9/27/23
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Homeless Prevention and Affordable Housing Coordinator Keylee Marineau reported that the Sleater Kinney Camp has been cleared and hardened already by the Washington State Department of Transportation.
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The Olympia City Council had a briefing on the potential annexing of a 2.5 square mile southeast urban growth area (UGA), focusing its discussion on city services and financial impacts.
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The Olympia Civil Service Commission approved 14 individuals to the eligibility registers for entry-level police officer and police sergeant positions on Monday, Sept. 25.
Six candidates …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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9/26/23
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“In terms of the overall cost recoverability, the county at this time recovers 100% of its recoverable costs.”
Martin Chaw, Senior Project Manager of FCS Group said this when the …
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City of Olympia Hearing Examiner Mark Scheibmeir reviewed and verbally approved the 22-5482 Harrison Avenue Plat application during a hearing yesterday, September 25.
“I've been asked to …
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Olympia is warning motorists of several road closures in the coming days.
State Avenue will be temporarily closed as part of the State Avenue Safety Improvements Projects, while a section of …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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9/26/23
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An alleged drug dealer out on bail was arrested three months after another set of charges.
Thurston County Narcotics Task Force (TNT) arrested Waylan R. Graves of Oakville June 2023 after he was …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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9/26/23
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There are many reasons to love living in Thurston County, but one of the top reasons is the focus on the arts. The Fall version of the Olympia Arts Walk will be held on Friday, October 6, and …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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9/26/23
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 09/25/23 at 7:06 PM in the Bald Hills Road SE/Smith Prairie Road SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested John Mark Hill, 52, on suspicions of 1) driving …
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9/26/23
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Wednesday evening Tumwater city representatives and neighbors held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to dedicate a new park located in The Preserve development on 91st Avenue Southeast off Old Highway 99. …
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By Mary Beth Harrington
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9/25/23
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Could selling sewage save the Salish Sea?
Waste flushed into Puget Sound harms fish and marine life. A nutrient pricing system — like WA’s cap-and-trade program — may curb pollution.
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9/25/23
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Olympia's Engineering Department Project Manager Jim Rioux unveiled plans for two road improvement projects affecting access to the Karen Fraser Woodland Trail.
At the Wednesday, September 20 …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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9/25/23
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“I had a wife, a child and a good job,” he began as he sat on some metal stairsteps facing the Olympia Free Wall. “I had no idea that I would someday become homeless.”
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Intercity Transit’s (IT) Board of Directors authorized Interim General Manager Emily Bergkamp to sign two new contracts with its state and federal lobbyists on Wednesday, September 20.
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By Jerome Tuaño
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9/25/23
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The Olympia Finance Committee received a briefing on the latest updates of its indirect cost allocation plan at a meeting last September 20.
The City engaged the FCS Group to help …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/25/23
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