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The Port of Olympia is getting a new law firm to serve as its general counsel.
The Port Commission authorized Executive Director Alex Smith to sign a contract with Dickson Frohlich Phillips …
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General Manager Emily Bergkamp told the Intercity Transit board last Wednesday, June 18, that Intercity the company will hire a new community representative for its board of directors starting in …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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6/25/24
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Intercity Transit is in the process of rent ing a warehouse to support the renovation of its headquarters on Pattison Street in Olympia.
IT’s board of directors authorized General …
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Thurston County disagreed with the State Auditor’s Office (SAO) findings regarding its alleged noncompliance with state laws after a million-dollar administrative headquarters build-out and …
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The Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution forming the water resources advisory board, which will replace the existing storm and surface water advisory board.
The county …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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6/20/24
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Thurston County Commissioners discussed sending voters another proposal to build a new county courthouse complex, this time in downtown Olympia.
The location proposed is along Plum Street …
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) has announced the opening of the 2024 Call for Projects with almost $20 million in funding available from the Federal Highway Administration and Federal …
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I am inspired to write this informational column on Long COVID following the NASEM (National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine) issuing its new definition of this condition on June 11:
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Thurston County's Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) heard presentations from county s uperior court , prosecuting attorney , and s heriff’s office on Tuesday, June 11.
In an …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/17/24
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Joint Animal Services (JAS) is at full capacity , with its kennels filled with lovable dogs in need of homes.
JAS is reaching out to the community, urging “furparents” to …
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Thurston County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) detectives have made arrests in connection with the homicide of Robert Erwin, whose body was found buried near the Nisqually River on June 4, according to the …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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6/17/24
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It’s no secret that opioids -- fentanyl in particular -- have blazed a path of addiction and death across this nation, and the state of Washington is no exception. As a locally produced …
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Thurston County Medic One is working on a mechanism to add SWAT paramedics to its response team.
The Tumwater Public Health and Safety Committee endorsed to its city council on Monday, …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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6/14/24
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T o enhance public health and prevent foodborne illnesses, the Thurston County Board of Health has officially proclaimed June as Food Safety Month.
This initiative underscores the …
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By JC Medina
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6/14/24
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This summer, the Puget Sound Estuarium invites you to discover the rich marine life in Puget Sound with the Meet the Beach program.
Offered for free throughout the season, these …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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6/14/24
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In an effort to combat climate change and promote sustainable practices, Thurston County has officially designated June 2024 as Composting Awareness Month.
This proclamation …
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By JC Medina
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6/13/24
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The Port of Olympia Commission approved the transfer of $2 million from the Port’s reserve funds to proceed with the analysis of Budd Inlet on Monday, June 10.
Sediment sampling was …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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6/12/24
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Father’s Day will be celebrated this weekend across our nation. Special meals, gatherings, and outings will be planned and prepared for dad, and gifts and cards purchased and wrapped. Lawn work …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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6/12/24
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Thurston County’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved a grant-funded contract with Environmental Science Associates (ESA) to complete the Thurston County Working Lands Conservation …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/11/24
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Representatives from the Office of Washington State Auditor met with Thurston County’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Thursday, June 6, to hold the county’s Financial and Single …
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