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Puget Sound Energy (PSE) representatives discussed the company's Wildfire Program and a new initiative, Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), with the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) at a meeting …
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Olympia's Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for a cottage housing development at 2401 Conger Avenue NW on Wednesday, May 8.
In the narrative, applicant Ken Liliquist stated that he …
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Despite missing out the championships in this season’s baseball, the Saints have something to celebrate as seven players from the Lacey-based baseball squad were named in the 2024 Great …
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By Vince Zafra
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5/10/24
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Tumwater is set to receive $257,550 from the Recreation and Conservation Office’s (RCO) Salmon Recovery Funding Board to fund the construction of a larger culvert on Sapp Road as it crosses …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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5/10/24
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Tumwater is now working to implement the county's public safety sales tax, with the city’s General Government Committee recommending to the city council ordinance establishing a public safety …
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Voters turned down Yelm Community Schools’ proposal to raise a levy to replace its school programs and operations.
Thurston County Canvassing Board has officially certified the results of …
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In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the 1984 women’s Olympic marathon trials, Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan proclaimed May 12 to 19 as a week of celebration for the historic sporting …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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5/9/24
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The Aspen Institute named the South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) as one of the 20 semifinalists for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
The $1 million prize is the …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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5/9/24
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In one of the final athletic meets before the conference championships, Evergreen State College’s River Scheuerell won in his first-ever 5000-meter racewalk in the USATF Oregon Association 5K …
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North Thurston High School Rams swooped the Peninsula High School who edged out a win during their softball game, highlighting the Seahawks’ Seniors’ Night on Wednesday, May 8.
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In response to a race-related incident during a Commission on Equity meeting, Lacey now plans to revise its public comment policy.
The incident, which occurred on March 25, involved remote …
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Tumwater city staff reported to the city council on Tuesday, May 7, the work accomplished through the city’s transportation benefit district in 2023.
The taxing district funds street …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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5/8/24
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Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) set a public hearing for animal control related fees on June 4 to amend Thurston County Municipal Code (TMC) Section 9.10 (Animal Control).
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Saint Martin’s University’s Andrew Boyd ranked fourth out of seven participants in the combined event of decathlon in the 2024 Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Multi-Event …
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By Vince Zafra
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5/8/24
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) and Olympia City Council separately issued proclamations recognizing the contributions of public servants working to serve the community.
During …
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By Lorilyn Lirio and JC Medina
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5/8/24
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Olympia Food Co-op, a local store in Olympia, has issued a recall for its organic walnut halves and pieces sourced from Gibson Farms, Inc., after the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), the …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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5/7/24
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The OJ & Mary Christine Harvey Educational Foundation awarded $1.8 million to the South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) intended for student scholarships, the college’s press release …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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5/7/24
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The Thurston County Auditor’s Election Division is inviting community members to serve as “For” and “Against” committee members for the upcoming August 6 Primary …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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5/7/24
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Saint Martin’s softball team will have their postseason run extended as they qualified for the NCAA Div II West Regionals for the first time since the 2015 season at the No. 7 seed in the …
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By Vince Zafra
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5/7/24
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Capital Region Educational Service District (ESD) 113 hailed Andrew Landowski, as its 2025 Regional Teacher of the Year.
Landowski is the band director and music coordinator at Black Hills High …
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By PJade Asumbrado
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5/6/24
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