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Lacey will not produce a State of the Streets report this year as it will switch from reporting annually to every two years, which the city’s Transportation Committee discussed Tuesday, …
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By JC Medina
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11/2/22
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Community conversations are ongoing for the “Young Child and Families Center” project of the City of Lacey, North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS), and the South Sound YMCA.
NTPS …
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By JC Medina
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11/1/22
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Olympia is warning motorists and community members of upcoming traffic disruptions along State Avenue from Pear to Chestnut Streets starting Monday, November 7.
According to the city’s press …
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11/1/22
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The Olympia City Council approved an ordinance that declares a continuing state of public health emergency related to human health and environmental conditions caused by increasing houselessness on …
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Olympia and Thurston County's Planning Commissions approved holding a public hearing on the Olympia Joint Plan on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.
The Planning Commission held another work study …
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It was a close game between Central Kitsap High School and North Thurston High School last Friday, October 28 at the South Sound Stadium.
Despite their valiant efforts, the Rams fell short and got …
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By Gloria Towne
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10/31/22
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Paraeducators and parents commented on the insufficient funds allocated to their sector during the Olympia School District’s (OSD) regular meeting on October 27, attended by the board and …
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The appointment of Talauna Reed as District 2 director was formalized through her oath of office on October 27 during the regular meeting of the Olympia School District (OSD).
President Maria …
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Olympia is looking for another round of sculptures for next year’s exhibits at Percival Landing.
In a press release, Olympia announced a call for 18 artworks from artists based in Washington …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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10/28/22
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This was the last week the sunset after 6 P.M. and the first week of genuine, normal rain. We have rediscovered the sweaters in our dressers, the fleece in our closets, and the slugs in our …
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Thurston County Food Bank has appointed Jay Kang as its new chief executive officer, effective Tuesday, November 1.
Kang, currently the Lutheran Community Services Northwest’s Senior …
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Three species of mergansers are fairly common in Thurston County. These are fish-eating diving ducks with long thin bills with a, hooked tip and saw-tooth edges (hence their old-fashioned name, …
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By George Walter
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10/27/22
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Lacey’s General Government and Public Safety Committee held its regular meeting on October 25, to discuss the agenda on midtown utility box wraps, property retained by the police for 2022, and …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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10/27/22
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We're approaching the last days of spooky October! Brace yourselves as we enter a November to remember.
3-Day Harvest Carnival, October 27-28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Harbor Family Markets …
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10/27/22
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Olympia will look at a levy lid lift to increase property taxes to address the issue of its fire department funding if voters do not approve the proposed Regional Fire Authority, Olympia council …
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The Port of Olympia Commission voted to endorse a letter opposing the proposed airport in rural Thurston County during a meeting held on Monday, October 24.
The letter, penned by the Thurston …
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Over a hundred cases of public property damage occurred in Lacey parks and facilities within the year, costing the city more than $30,000 for repair labor and materials.
Lacey Parks Maintenance …
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The Port of Olympia amended several agreement terms with five contractors involved in the initial phase of the Budd Inlet cleanup project during a meeting held on Monday, October 24.
The contract …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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10/26/22
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Ensign Road will be closed off from Martin Way to Providence Lane tomorrow, October 27, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for what Olympia’s Homeless Response Team assures will be its final round of …
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) approved yesterday, October 25, the purchase of five new emergency vehicles amounting to $1,108,905.75.
Emergency Services Interim Director Ben …
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By JC Medina
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10/26/22
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