Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Olympia’s special election seeking voter approval to increase the sales tax by 0.1 percent to fund arts and cultural programs appears to have passed yesterday.
The Thurston County Auditor …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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4/27/22
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Olympia’s city council unanimously voted to continue declaring a state of a public health emergency relating to homelessness and COVID-19.
Leonard Bauer, Community Planning and Development …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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4/27/22
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The Washington Center for the Performing Arts is financially afloat despite shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization’s executive director Jill Barnes said in Olympia’s …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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4/27/22
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Kimmie Street SW’s 9300 block near its 93rd Avenue will have a reduced, alternating lane Friday, April 29 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tumwater Transportation & Engineering Services Department …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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4/27/22
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Thurston County Public Health and Social Services has released preliminary data for the 2022 Point-in-Time Homeless Census. This preliminary data accounts for how many Thurston County residents are …
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4/27/22
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) joined the country in proclaiming May as the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.
The BOCC said the proclamation …
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By JC Medina
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4/27/22
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Eastbound traffic passing the intersection of Harrison Avenue NW and Kaiser Road NW will be diverted from April 27, Wednesday, 7 p.m., until 4 a.m. the following day to allow Olympia City crews to …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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4/26/22
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Olympia City Council approved a proclamation designating May as Olympia Bicycle Month at its meeting yesterday.
The city council approved the proclamation to recognize both the 52nd Earth Day …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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4/26/22
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Olympia’s city council unanimously approved a resolution renaming Priest Point Park to Squaxin Park April 25, Monday in recognition of the Squaxin Island Tribe’s historical habitation of …
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I recently had the pleasure of hearing Program Manager Rebecca Hutchinson speak about the newly revived Home Share Program, offered by Senior Services for South Sound.
Before the pandemic, this …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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4/26/22
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4th Annual Spring Art Expo, Friday, April 22 through Sunday, April 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The ARTrails Spring Expo will also feature a juried show, local & regional artists, art sales and …
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4/22/22
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Thurston County needs to name five new members to its expanded Board of Health (BOH) by July to abide by a new state law that takes effect July 25.
In an email, Thurston County Public Information …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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4/22/22
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A very eager gardener wants to know whether it’s time to plant tomatoes yet.
No! Don’t even think about tomatoes.
Just because it’s not snowing, hailing or freezing this week …
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The Lacey Historical Commission said it is continuing the clean-up program for the project site of the future Lacey Museum and Cultural Center.
During the commission’s meeting April 20, …
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The Olympia City Council approved a proclamation designating April as Earth Month during its April 19 meeting Tuesday.
The city council followed suit Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee’s …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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4/21/22
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Warblers are smallish insect-eating songbirds that inhabit various areas in Thurston County. They are very active and all about the same size and shape. Not surprisingly, they are known for and often …
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Port of Olympia Citizens Advisory Committee (POCAC) faces a membership shortage with two of its members resigning and two others ending their terms last year.
During POCAC’s meeting …
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The Olympia City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the appointments of 11 inaugural members to Social Justice and Equity Commission Tuesday.
During a presentation at the April 19 city …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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4/20/22
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Outdoor adventure, at-home aid and opportunities to try a new hobby can be found at Timberland Regional Library with the Library of Things collection.
Area residents can find a variety of kits and …
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By Taniah Najih | Timberland Regional Library
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4/20/22
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioner (BOCC) has authorized the Prosecuting Attorney's Office to start condemnation proceedings for the abandoned property adjacent to L.P. Brown Elementary School …
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By JC Medina
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4/20/22
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