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The Olympia School Board District (OSD) held its regular board meeting last Thursday, January 12, to discuss financial and enrollment matters.
Olympia school board expects kindergarten enrollment to decline next school year
The Olympia School Board District (OSD) held its regular board meeting last Thursday, January 12, to discuss a potential decline in enrollment in the district. Jennifer Priddy, assistant … more
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There will be occasional single-land closures at the Capitol Boulevard SE and Trosper Road SW intersection from Tuesday, January 17 to Friday, January 20 and Monday, January 23 to Friday, January 27 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Disruptions at Tumwater’s Capitol Boulevard SE and Trosper Road SW intersection for two weeks
Tumwater is warning motorists that there will be occasional single-land closures at the Capitol Boulevard SE and Trosper Road SW intersection from Tuesday, January 17 to Friday, January 20 and … more
Fresh carrot on a white background
Where do carrots come from?
Many years ago, a young woman from New York City came to visit on Bainbridge Island, brought by mutual friends who lived in Seattle. The Island amazed her; she said she had never seen so many … more
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Ashly McBunch recited her poem "We Are Existence of Hope" at the Olympia City Council meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.
Poet laureate Ashly McBunch recognized by Olympia for their service in inspiring others through their works
The Olympia City Council recognized Ashly McBunch, the city's poet laureate from 2021 to 2023, who helped engage the community in the literary arts. At the city council meeting held Tuesday, … more
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Image of the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, the Nisqually River Whitewater Reach Shoreline Protection (Rodriguez) is one of the Conservation Futures Programs.
Have land that would benefit wildlife or other public use?
Thurston County is now accepting applications for the Conservation Futures program, which allows landowners to sell their property or future development rights to a qualified conservation … more
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Reverend David Reeves received the proclamation to declare January 15 as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day during the board’s first public meeting for 2023 on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to be celebrated in the community-wide event in Olympia, proclaimed by County
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) continued its tradition of proclaiming Sunday, January 15, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Reverend David Reeves received the proclamation on … more
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At the Olympia City Council meeting held Tuesday, January 10, 2023, councilmembers signed two proclamations recognizing the men and women in the police department who serve the community and observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 16.
Olympia pays tribute to MLK Day; recognizes Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
The Olympia City Council  signed two proclamations observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 16, 2023 and recognizing Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9, 2023 on Tuesday, … more
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Olympia-commissioned artists Jennifer Corio and Dave Frei presented the public art concept at the city council meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. The councilmembers unanimously approved the arts concept.
"Tree' and 'Roots' proposed public art installations unanimously approved for Martin Way and Pacific Avenue in Olympia
The Olympia City Council unanimously approved Martin Way and Pacific Avenue Art Crossing public art concept plans presented by city-commissioned artists Jennifer Corio and Dave Frei. At the city … more
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One lane of 14th Avenue East’s eastbound traffic will be closed for two hours, then another lane of the street’s westbound traffic closed off for another two hours tomorrow, January 12.
Traffic disruption at 14th Avenue tunnel tomorrow
Olympia will be partially closing 14th Avenue East in the tunnel near Jefferson Street, the Southeast roundabout and Plaza Garage tomorrow for around four hours. According to the city’s … more
RFA planning committee holds public hearing on Fire Benefit Charge
The Regional Fire Authority planning committee held a public hearing on the Fire Benefit Charge, one of the funding components in the Olympia-Tumwater Fire Authority operation, on Monday, January … more
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The flood waters carried this giant post all the way up the steps past the sandy beach in Boston Harbor, in northern Olympia.
County requests residents report property damage caused by last month’s flooding
Thurston County Emergency Management (TCEM) is asking community members to report if their property was damaged or destroyed by recent weather. “If your home or property was damaged due to … more
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These fall-blooming crocuses greet the new year by coming up a week after the winter solstice.
A new year in the garden
On Sunday, we will have daylight from 7:51 a.m. until 4:52 p.m. Those of us obsessed with light-seeking will notice that daylight is now increasing at the rate of one and a half minutes a day since … more
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Warren Hendrickson, new chair of Washington's Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission, spoke to the Lacey South Sound Chamber of Commerce's Forum on January 4, 2023.
More barriers to building a major new airport in central Thurston County proposed by Tahoma Audubon Society
Groups opposed to locating a major commercial and passenger airport in Thurston or Pierce Counties are proposing an amendment to state law that would exclude the two counties as options. The … more
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What's happening next week?
The year has just started, and the events are already piling up. Check out next week’s activities here.  Grand Opening Celebration: Lost & Found Crafts + Stitches Quilt & Craft, … more
This is a local Pygmy Owl, all puffed up for winter weather.
How do our birds survive the winter?
In mid-December, we had several consecutive days of bitter cold, ice and snow. Further north in our Puget Sound area, the weather was even worse. Yet, the birds seemed to survive just fine. How do … more
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Tumwater invites kids, parents to join spring baseball league
Tumwater is calling out kids and parents to come out and play in its spring baseball league. In a press release, the city’s Parks & Recreation Department is inviting kids from K to 5th … more
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Applications for Olympia’s new cultural advisory board due in ten days
Applications for Olympia’s new advisory board due in ten days Olympia is reminding interested community members to apply for a seat on the city’s Cultural Access Program Advisory … more
A view of a path next to a wooden fence at Dash Point State Park in Washington State.
New Year’s Resolutions for better health in 2023
Okay, fellow Thurston County fellow residents, it’s three days into the New Year. How are you doing with those resolutions? I know most of them are about health. If you are still committed, … more
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Nailah Bulley of ADEFUA Cultural Education Workshop, who teaches African drumming and dancing, performs at Northwest African American Museum’s Kwanzaa celebration at Washington Hall on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. (Amanda Snyder/Crosscut)
Festivities in Focus | Celebrants dance, reflect through Kwanzaa
Festivities in Focus | Celebrants dance, reflect through Kwanzaa A NAAM gathering on the fourth day of the secular pan-African holiday honored the principle of Ujamma, or cooperative … more
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This is the iconic sign+wall at the Thurston County Courthouse
Taking a look back at the county
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) made critical decisions over the past year to address major concerns of the residents amid the growing population and adapting to the new normal. … more
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