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A smokestack emitting smoke, common in many factories.
Washington Department of Ecology launches anonymous air quality survey for those affected by pollution
The Washington Department of Ecology (DOE) launches Air Quality Program aiming to gather input from residents regarding air pollution and its impacts on the community. Despite the enactment of … more
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Rent prices from 1985 to 2020 increased dramatically by 149%, outpacing the 35% income growth over the same period.
Olympia for All advocates for 'Landlord Fairness Code' as rental inflation outpaces wage growth
In response to the rising rental increases and housing crisis in Olympia, a group called Olympia for All is pushing for a measure adopting a citizen's initiative they call a "Landlord Fairness Code," which they … more
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Olympia School District’s 2023-2024 projected Ending Fund Balance increased by $1.3 million as of March 14, 2024.
Olympia School District brings in additional funding after successful lobbying
After the court decided to halt school closure processes last week, Olympia School District (OSD)’s 2023-2024 projected ending fund balance (EFB) is now set to $9,800,927 million. There is … more
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Assistant County Manager Robert Gelder shared the legislative update with Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners.
Thurston County 2024 legislative update, budgets, November ballot votes and reelections
Assistant County Manager Robert Gelder shared a wrap-up of the legislative session with Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Wednesday, March 13. The 2024 regular legislative … more
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The Oregon spotted frog (Rana pretiosa), one of the species included in Tumwater's mitigation plans.
State legislature allocates funds for Tumwater’s acquisition of protected species' habitats
The state legislature allocated $2 million of its 2024 supplemental capital budget under SB 5950 , passed on March 6 last week, for Tumwater’s gopher habitat acquisition project. The … more
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Billy Frank, center, is arrested during a "fish-in" near the Washington State Capitol in Olympia in the late 1960s.
March 9 is Billy Frank Jr. Day in Olympia
The Olympia City Council proclaimed March 9, 2024, as Billy Frank Jr. Day to honor and recognize the life and legacy of the Nisqually activist. The proclamation commemorated Frank Jr.'s … more
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Presidential primary ballots have arrived in the mail. (Matt M. McKnight/Crosscut)
FAQ: Washington’s March 12 presidential primary
Most people across the nation already assume they will be choosing between Joe Biden and Donald Trump for president in November. Trump has won all the Republican primary contests so far, and the Democrats aren’t likely to throw tradition out the window and pick someone else to lead their party this year.  more
Representative Joel McEntire, R-19th Legislative District
County commissioners grant 19th District State Representative McEntire’s leave of absence
Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) granted 19th District State Representative Joel McEntire a leave of absence (LOA) and appointed his stepdaughter Lilian Hale to temporarily serve … more
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Ballots being sorted, photo November 7, 2022.
Elections office seeks 'Against' committee related to Yelm schools special election
The Thurston County Auditor’s Elections Division is seeking residents to serve as members of the "Against" committee for the upcoming Special Election on April 23. Committee members will … more
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Thurston County's voting centers and their schedules.
Thurston County voter registration deadlines for Primary Election coming up
Thurston County has announced the deadlines for voter registration ahead of the upcoming March 12 Presidential Primary Election. Citizens are urged to register or update their voter registration … more
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Iila Kennelly, right, shown with Rep. Beth Doglio, served as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives in the 2024 session.
Legislative Page Iila Kennelly
A student at Washington Middle School, Iila Kennelly, recently had the opportunity to serve as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives. Sponsored by State Representative Beth … more
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The scales of Justice represent the idea of decisions reached fairly and objectively by a weighing of evidence.
Sheriff lambasts legislation as he, deputies become embroiled in car chases
The Thurston County Sheriff expressed his dismay on crime-related legislation in a Friday social media post showing him participating in a car chase. "The cancerous mentality fostered by … more
Nisqually Tribal Chair Willie Frank III, Natural Resources Director David Troutt, and the author at the Boldt Decision 50th Anniversary Celebration
Boldt Decision – 50 Years – Part 3
Beginning in the early 1980s, the acrimony over treaty-right fishing began to diminish. The state’s approach to salmon management finally recognized the need to make peace with federal law and … more
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During the Lacey City Council meeting on February 20, City Attorney Matt Sharp presented the need for an update to Ordinance 499 to make criminal impersonation a gross misdemeanor within the city limits.
Criminal Impersonation now a ‘gross misdemeanor’ in Lacey
The Lacey City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 1656, making criminal impersonation a gross misdemeanor within the city limits. During the council meeting on February 20, City Attorney … more
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A book by Traci Sorell for teaching contemporary Native issues to young children. Nov. 15, 2023.
Native and state leaders push for K-12 schools to fully implement tribal history curriculum 
Miranda Lopez remembers when she first learned about local Indigenous activist and athlete Rosalie Fish. Fish, a University of Washington runner from the Cowlitz Tribe, is nationally known for … more
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Washington's 22nd Legislative District (LD22) is shown in purple and covers Olympia and parts of Lacey and Tumwater. South and west of LD22 is the 35th LD, which also covers Mason County. East and south of Lacey is the LD2, which covers most of Pierce County. The district shown in blue is LD20 which covers most of Lewis and Cowlitz Counties.
Virtual Town Hall for 22nd Legislative District is this Tuesday
To learn more about the issues that district residents face, the 22nd Legislative District Virtual Town Hall will be live-streamed on Facebook on Tuesday, January 30, at 7 p.m. “The 22nd … more
Rep. Doglio with Page Alysson Hernandez Barrientos. Jan. 12, 2024.
Legislative Page Alysson Hernandez Barrientos
OLYMPIA – Alysson Hernandez Barrientos, a student at Reeves Middle School, served as a page last week in the Washington State House of Representatives. Sponsored by State Rep. Beth Doglio, … more
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Rep. Lekanoff with Page Camden McAlpine. Jan. 16, 2024.
Legislative Page Camden McAlpine
OLYMPIA – Camden McAlpine, a student at River Ridge High School, served as a page last week in the Washington State House of Representatives. Sponsored by State Rep. Debra Lekanoff, … more
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Lt. Gov. Denny Heck, Peggen Frank, sculptor Haiying Wu and Willie Frank III unveil the Billy Frank, Jr. maquette on January 10, 2024.
Billy Frank, Jr. statue unveiled last week
Like the salmon, Billy Frank, Jr. swam against the stream, leading fish-ins and other demonstrations. And as with the salmon, the challenging journey upstream led to success. more
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This is the Washington State Legislative Building, as seen from Capitol Lake, photographed on May 5, 2017
The new Washington state laws taking effect in January 2024
Restrictions on testing workers for marijuana use, a waiting period for firearm purchases, stronger voting rights for Washington residents and harsher penalties for street racing are among the new … more
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