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A layout showing the preferred development alternative for the 2021 Airport Master Plan Update.
Olympia Regional Airport reconfiguration stirs petitioners against it to hold meeting tomorrow
Petitioners against the plans to reconfigure Olympia Regional Airport will meet tomorrow, November 15, starting at 7 p.m. at the Olympia Center, Multipurpose Room A, 222 Columbia … more
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A recent survey by the Olympia School District reveals a ten-point drop in students' positive attitude towards their learning.
Olympia school survey shows student’s problems with lack of support
A recent survey by the Olympia School District (OSD) shows that students have a falling opinion of several aspects of school life. Interim Chief Academic Officer and staff of Teaching and Learning … more
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Jennifer Corio and Dave Frei presented two art pieces concepts at the Arts Commission meeting held Thursday, November 10, 2022.
Local artists present public proposals art concepts to Olympia Arts Commission
The Olympia's Arts Commission on Thursday, November 10, opened a public hearing for the Martin Way and Pacific Avenue Art Crossing Public Art concept plan, with two community members pitching in … more
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Photo of horses on a farm in Olympia.
Farmlands cannot be moved
There are people who appreciate the wild, forested greenness of Washington State and there are those who see land as a resource to be exploited. There are those who work and live in harmony with … more
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This sign is posted on Yelm Highway SE where it intersects with Boulevard Road SE, approximately 2.5 miles from the area defined by the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Committee.
Anti-airport group invites public to event this Monday, November 14
A citizens’ advocacy group working to stop consideration of building an airport in Thurston County is holding an open meeting this Monday, November 14. “Stop the Thurston … more
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Around 31 people registered and attended in-person to comment mostly on Talauna Reed’s appointment during the Olympia School District’s meeting on November 11, 2022.
Public shows up to comment on Talauna Reed’s appointment to Olympia School Board
Several people registered and attended in-person to comment mostly on Talauna Reed’s appointment during the public comment section of the Olympia School District’s (OSD) meeting on … more
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The community workgroup presented its recommendations for Reimagining Public Safety at the Community Livability and Public Safety meeting on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.
Olympia's committee members briefed on Reimagining Public Safety recommendations
After more than a year of working on the Reimagining Public Safety project, Strategic Planning manager Stacey Ray and the community work group presented their draft recommendations at the Community … more
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If both city councils approve a plan, Olympia and Tumwater voters will be asked to merge their fire departments into a new regional entity.
Olympia & Tumwater to hold another meeting about merging and divesting fire departments, Monday, November 14
Olympia and Tumwater will host a public hearing on Monday, November 14, 5:30 p.m. at Tumwater City Hall to listen to community members’ ideas on the cities’ proposed Regional Fire … more
Community cats will be defined as free-roaming cats that are cared for by one or more residents in an area.
Tumwater committee pushing for support of community cat program, and a reminder to license your pets
Tumwater’s public health and safety committee recommended an ordinance amending the municipal code to provide a definition for “community cats” during a meeting held yesterday, … more
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18th Ave in Olympia closed Monday next week
Roadwork will close 18th Avenue SE east of Franklin Street Monday, November 14, from noon to 2 p.m. According to the City of Olympia press release, city contractors will be installing a sewer … more
Have you voted?
Many races too close to call
Updated Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., November 9, 2022 based on results issued at 6 p.m. Some 69,482 of the expected 117,000 ballots from Thurston County voters were tallied as 8 p.m. on Election Day … more
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The Winged Victory Monument, erected in 1938 to honor those who served in World War I, stands on the Washington State Capitol Campus.
Honor Vietnam Era Veterans tomorrow at the Capitol
Vietnam-era veterans, their families, and the public are invited to attend a “Welcome Home” pinning and name reading program at the State Capitol Campus Vietnam Memorial Wall in Olympia, … more
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Thurston County Health officer Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek gave a health situation update at the Board of Health meeting held Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
County Health monitoring infectious disease: Bivalent COVID booster available, monkeypox vaccine available, flu shot
The Thurston County Public Health Department has investigated 125 confirmed and probable cases of various communicable diseases in the past month, reported a county official. Thurston County … more
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Tumwater city administrator John Doan discussed a reimbursement agreement with the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts.
Tumwater to be reimbursed for compensating defendants affected by State v. Blake decision
Tumwater’s public health and safety committee recommended an agreement with the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) to help the city refund payments made by defendants … more
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American kestrel hunting for food in its habitat
Falcons
The Falcons, of the Genus Falco, are raptors - birds of prey. There are 40 species worldwide. They are exceptionally fast flyers, able to catch their prey on the wing. And these wings are long and … more
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In a meeting held Tuesday, November 8, 2022, BOCC chair Carolina Mejia and commissioner Gary Edwards approved two contracts for housing assistance services.
County approves funds for contracts for housing projects and rent assistance programs
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, November 8, approved two contracts involving a total of $3.3 million for housing assistance services. Martin Way Phase 2 housing … more
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Tumwater’s Public Health and Safety Committee met with Tumwater School District’s Superintendent Dr. Carole Meyer and Assistant Superintendent Shawn Batstone to discuss the agreement for the SRO program.
Tumwater committee greenlights school resource officers in schools
After holding off their approval last month, Tumwater’s Public Health and Safety Committee has agreed to recommend an interlocal agreement with Tumwater School District on School Resource … more
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POCAC reviewed the application of five new candidates during a November 8 meeting.
Port citizens’ committee reviews prospective members
The Port of Olympia Citizens Advisory Committee (POCAC) interviewed five more potential members during a meeting held Tuesday, November 8. The committee had reviewed five members back in October, … more
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What's coming up for the 3rd week of November 2022?
We are now approaching the third week of November. Let us see what this week has to offer.  Salmon Viewing at Bayshore Preserve, November 5-13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Capitol Land Trust and … more
Ballot batches being counted and sorted into precinct
How safe are elections in Thurston County?
The ballots from yesterday’s general election are being tallied, and the Thurston County Auditor’s office is posting unofficial results.  more
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