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At the Board of County Commissioner’s meeting yesterday, November 21, 2023, Hands On Children’s Museum Chief Executive Officer Patty Belmonte said that about 100,000 of their 300,000 annual visitors enter the museum at a free or reduced fee programming.
Thurston County eyes adding 15 years to agreement with cities to fund Hands On Children Museum’s maintenance and expansion
Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) met yesterday to extend an Interlocal Agreement for the Public Facilities District for Regional Centers with the cities of Olympia, Lacey, and … more
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Tumwater invites those interested in firefighting to its Career Discovery this November 29
Tumwater invites community to firefighting career discovery day
Tumwater is inviting the community to a Career Discovery event on firefighting. Scheduled for Wednesday, November 29, at 7 p.m., the event will take place at the Fire Station Headquarters at 311 … more
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What's happening this weekend?
November is closing, and Christmas is fast approaching. Bring your family to local Yuletide celebrations. more
Resident Arden Wryt (upper left) along with 11 other people gave their public comments to Tumwater City Council to reject an ordinance allowing overnight stays in city properties.
Tumwater pulls back ordinance allowing overnight stays in city properties by indigent
Tumwater City Council pulled back an ordinance allowing overnight stays in public parks and other city properties from its agenda on Tuesday, November 21. The ordinance is primarily about … more
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A diagram showing the current foundations of the brewhouse combined with the planned seismic improvements for the structure.
Tumwater old brewhouse phase two renovation project gets approval of appropriateness 
Tumwater’s Historic Preservation Commission approved on Thursday, November 16, a certificate of appropriateness for the second phase of the renovation project for the old brewhouse tower. … more
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Evergreen State College student Amita Devarajan (lower right) presents her study to the Tumwater Tree Board.
Study shows climate change vulnerability of trees used for urban forestry in Puget Sound
A study by an Evergreen State College student shows the climate change vulnerability of several trees used for urban forestry in the Puget Sound region. In a presentation to the Tumwater Tree … more
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Government offices and services closed for the holiday
Government and services closures for Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day
Government Closures for November 23 and 24 Thurston County offices. Residences of unincorporated Thurston County are urged to use the Sheriff’s office non-emergency number for … more
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What’s happening next week -- Holiday charity events and more
Christmas is the time of giving. Reignite your spirit of altruism through these charity events and local markets.   The Joy of Giving Drive, November 13-30 The Olympia Municipal Court … more
The Tumwater Planning Commission met yesterday to discuss updates on the economic development component of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan.
Tumwater Planning Commission outlines priorities for comprehensive plan’s economic component
Tumwater Economic Development Manager Austin Ramirez briefed the city’s Planning Commission on the Economic Development Plan , a component of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan, during its November 14 … more
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Thurston County elections envelope
With nearly all ballots counted, here's what voters decided
With only about 2,000 ballots remaining to be counted as of 4:47 p.m. today, it's time to announce the likely winners of most of the general election races throughout Thurston County. The … more
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At a regular board meeting last November 9, 2023, Executive Director of Special Services Chris Burgmeier shared Tumwater School District (TSD)’s Special Services updates.
Tumwater School District gives differentiated instruction to 905 students, $1 million award grant directed to special education
Tumwater School District (TSD) has identified 905 students who currently receive differentiated or specially designed instruction. Executive Director of Special Services Chris Burgmeier reported the … more
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Thurston County elections envelope
Voters elect Clouse Thurston County commissioner
With an estimated 11,000 ballots left to be counted, it is too early to declare winners in  any of the 76 other races or the proposition to increase the sales tax. As of today, election … more
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Tumwater Parks and Recreation Director Chuck Denney briefs the General Government Committee about an ordinance seeking to apply park rules in all of the city’s properties.
Tumwater committee recommends applying park rules to all city properties
The Tumwater General Government Committee recommended to its city council on Wednesday, November 8, to approve an ordinance amending the city’s municipal code to apply park rules in all city … more
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) will cast their final decisions on the comprehensive plan amendments on November 28.
Thurston County shares comprehensive plan amendments
Representatives from Thurston County’s Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED) office reviewed the 2023 comprehensive plan amendments scheduled for action on November 28. CPED … more
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What’s happening next week -- Christmas Bazaars and more
Get ready for some holiday bazaars in the area.   Timberline High School Blazer Bazaar, Saturday, November 11, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Join Timberline High School Blazer on Saturday for … more
Thurston County elections envelope
Neck and neck, many near ties in the Thurston County General Election
With an additional estimated 20,000 ballots left to count, no local or county-wide races are decided. At 5 p.m. today, 51,893 ballots have been tabulated, according to the Thurson County … more
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Port of Olympia Commission presents updated 2024 budget
Port Commission continues 2024 budget review, explains 48% increase in airport maintenance costs
The Port of Olympia Commission held a second review of its 2024 budget on Monday, November 6. The budget is tentatively scheduled for a public hearing on November 13. more
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At the Olympia City Council meeting on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, councilmembers approved an interlocal agreement with various jurisdictions to support a permanent supportive housing project on Franz Anderson Road.
Olympia enters partnerships with multiple jurisdictions for Franz Anderson Road permanent supportive housing project
The Olympia City Council, on Monday, November 6, passed a resolution approving an interlocal agreement between Lacey, Tumwater, and Thurston County to support a permanent supportive housing project … more
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Assistant Finance Director Shelly Carter presented a table summarizing the impact of a 1% increase in property taxes to the Tumwater City Council.
Tumwater looks at 1% increase in property taxes
The Tumwater City Council agreed to schedule in its November 21 consent agenda an ordinance authorizing a 1% increase in property taxes. The ordinance would get approved as a consent item except if … more
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Thurston County elections envelope
With just over half the predicted ballots counted, it’s too early to tell who won
If this year’s general election turnout mirrors that of 2021, no one will go to sleep tonight confident that they know the results of any of the ballot choices.   The Thurston County … more
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