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Lacey considering updates to its neighborhood Zone rules following Meridian gas station decision
Lacey is mulling updating its Municipal Code 16.36 related to the Neighborhood Commercial Zone following in the wake of the controversial Meridian Gas Station’s approval. During the … more
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In praise of Hummingbirds
The more we know about hummingbirds, the more they amaze us. They are so different in body, size, and behavior from all other birds, and they’re willing to come right to our window feeder to … more
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Lacey street maintenance budget rolled out
Lacey’s Transportation Committee reported spending a total of $4,185,925 on its street maintenance projects in 2021. "People like to refer to our roads as 'driving on gold,' so our roadway … more
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This is a Thurston County Sheriff's deputy's patrol vehicle.
'Allow ... us to book offenders on probable cause charges and warrants' again
8/2/2022 Thurston County Board of County Commissioners, I’m coming before you today as a member and president of the Thurston County Deputy Sheriff Association. Our association is … more
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The green circle indicates the location of the X Street Roundabout, while the dashed line is a proposed alternative road at 7th Avenue as construction of the roundabout begins in 2024.
Federal government grants additional funding for Capitol Boulevard - X Street roundabout
The federal government granted Tumwater additional funding of $1,296,030 for the right-of-way acquisition phase of a proposed roundabout at Capitol Boulevard and X Street on Monday, August 1. The … more
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners held a Public Hearing on August 2, 2022, to collect public comment regarding an ordinance to change a section of the Thurston County Code.
County is working out fees to be charged for Sheriff’s deputy bodycam videos
The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners held a Public Hearing yesterday to ask for the public’s feedback on an ordinance that will change Section 2.130.030 of the Thurston County Code … more
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Historic Preservation officer Marygrace Goddu discussed with the committee members the timeline for implementing the Cultural Access program during the Community Livability and Public Safety meeting on July 27, 2022.
Olympia looks to get a head start on figuring out how to spend its new arts tax
The Olympia Community Livability and Public Safety Committee will recommend to the city council the creation of an ad hoc committee to support the startup of the Inspire Olympia! Cultural Access … more
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The Lacey Community Relations and Public Affairs Committee unanimously decided to support the application of two nonprofit organizations to utilize the Washington Center in 2023 at its meeting on August 1, 2022.
Nonprofits get to host more events under Lacey’s wings
The Lacey Community Relations and Public Affairs Committee (CRPA) unanimously decided to support the application of two nonprofit organizations to utilize  Lacey’s allotted two days at the … more
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Public Works Transportation project engineer Joey Johnson discussed five enhanced bike lane proposals at the Olympia Planning Committee meeting on Aug. 1, 2022.
Olympia transport group proposes enhanced bike lanes on streets
The Olympia Public Works Transportation Group proposed the inclusion of enhanced bike lanes in the Engineering Design and Development Standards or EDDS, tying it to future road works in the … more
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Scratching isn't the best way for humans to deal with Swimmer's Itch, but it works for this swimmer.
Lacey cautions Long Lake goers
Lacey is warning community members to take care when swimming in the waters of Long Lake. In a Facebook post earlier today, Lacey authorities revealed that it has received two reports of … more
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Logan Whorley, age 1, engages with the book display in front of the newly painted "window" mural at the Lacey Timberland Library.
TRL offers programs and resources for early learners
Families with an early learner can find a growing collection of helpful resources, programs, and materials offered by Timberland Regional Library. Unique book displays, narrated read-along books, … more
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During the Lacey City Council work session yesterday, LOTT Clean Water Alliance presented its decade-long study on the safety of reclaimed water as a long-term measure in addressing the region's growing needs.
Reclaimed water safe to use—LOTT study
A decade-long LOTT Clean Water Alliance study assured reclaimed water has "very low risk" to human health and "no risk" to ecological health. During the Lacey City Council work session yesterday, … more
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What’s happening coming up?
Thurston County Fair Wednesday, July 27 through Sunday, July 31, 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Join Thurston Country as they celebrate its 150th year. This is a week-long affair in a haven of animals, … more
Jill Severn
There’s no perfect way to water
There are many ways to water a garden: standing over plants or grass with a hose and a gentle spray nozzle every evening dragging hoses around and placing a sprinkler using an oscillating … more
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The Funding and Governance Work Group of the Capitol Lake - Deschutes Estuary project presented their recommendations at the Tumwater City council work session on July 26, 2022.
Deschutes Estuary: Who will own and maintain its parts?
The Funding and Governance Work Group of the Capitol Lake-Deschutes Estuary project presented yesterday their recommendations for a memorandum of understanding (MOU) as an interlocal agreement that … more
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A Vaux's swift (Chaetura vauxi).
Nighthawks and Swifts
There are two species of migratory, insect-eating birds that I look up to, mainly because they are only seen when flying in the sky above me. The legs and feet of both species are weak and used … more
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Olympia Arts Program manager Stephanie Johnson and Arts Commission vice chair Kathryn Dorgan briefed the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee members on the proposed Artist in Residence program during its meeting on July 27, 2022.
Olympia committee seeks to launch arts program for those transitioning out of homelessness
A City of Olympia committee hopes to partnewith Drexel House to seek an Artist in Residence, who would lead a program which aims to increase access to the arts for underserved communities. Arts … more
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County to support local homeless with short-term funding
Yesterday, the Thurston Board of County Commissioners passed a motion that approved a $49,275 contract with the Catholic Community Services of Western Washington (CCSWW) to provide shelter services … more
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At the BOCC public hearing formation of Pattison Lake Management District (PLMD) on July 16, 2022, Rob Peters recounted the tragic death of a man who drowned because of reeds in the lake. 
BOCC hears public comments for proposed Pattison Lake Management District
Pattison Lake residents are pushing for the creation of a county-supported lake management district, which they believe would help protect and oversee the improvement of water quality and safety in … more
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The Lacey General Government and Public Safety Committee will be recommending to the City Council the expansion of the Neighborhood Grant Program beyond homeowner associations to include informal neighborhood groups.
Lacey  considering expanding Neighborhood Grant Program
The Lacey General Government and Public Safety Committee will be recommending that the city council expand its Neighborhood Grant Program (NGP) beyond homeowner associations (HOA) to include informal … more
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