Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Last week I wrote about composting, which I thought was a pretty simple project: make a pile of garden waste, chicken, rabbit, horse or cow manure and food scraps, mix things up, keep it moist, cover …
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By Jill Severn
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2/11/22
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The Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday adopted a proclamation for African American History Month, recognizing Black peoples' achievements and contributions in local history.
"This is an …
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By JC Medina
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2/11/22
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The Thurston County Board of Health (BOH) declared the month of February as Children's Dental Health Month in the region, coinciding with the American Heart Health Month during their meeting …
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By JC Medina
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2/11/22
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Olympia city council is currently in limbo whether the land along Yelp Highway would be built entirely as a public park or include a school on the grounds.
During their study session last Tues., …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/10/22
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Timberland Regional Library’s grand opening for its newest location in the Hawks Prairie area of eastern Lacey is set for Feb. 18 at 10 p.m.
City of Lacey Mayor Andy Ryder and Timberland …
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By Taniah Najih | Timberland Regional Library
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2/10/22
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The Tumwater City Council discussed on Tuesday the proposal to build the first community garden in the city in line with the creation of the Tumwater Metropolitan Park District.
Tumwater United …
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Thurston County is one of five new “Anchor Communities” announced today by A Way Home Washington (AWHWA). This more than doubles the number of communities working intensively to prevent …
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2/9/22
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Less than one percent of ballots in Thurston County were rejected during the 2020 general election, the Office of the Washington State Auditor has found.
A 69-page report showed that 0.51 percent …
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By Julia Ornedo
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2/8/22
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The House Finance Committee heard public testimony on Substitute House Bill 1814, which would expand equitable access to the benefits of renewable energy through community solar projects and other …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/7/22
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2022 Property Tax notices will go out in the mail to Thurston County taxpayers on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Property tax amounts can now be viewed and paid through the Thurston County …
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2/7/22
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Olympia has appointed Darian Lightfoot in charge of the city's Home Fund.
As manager of the Home Fund, Lightfoot will oversee the city's supportive and affordable housing projects to address …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/7/22
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The House Finance Committee heard public testimony on Substitute House Bill 1880, which would create housing benefit districts.
Bill Information: Concerning housing benefit districts. Bill …
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If you have a lot of space, composting is easy: you make a big pile of all your chicken or livestock manure, straw, kitchen scraps, weeds, grass clippings, and other garden debris, water it down, and …
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The Thurston County Auditor’s Office reminds voters the deadline to return ballots for the Special Election is Tuesday, February 8. Districts included in the special election are Griffin, …
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2/4/22
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The Port of Olympia is inviting the public to participate in planning for its regional airport.
Port of Olympia authorities will be hosting a virtual open house meeting on Feb. 17 to get …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/4/22
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In solidarity with the nation's effort in dismantling racism, the Lacey City Council met on Thursday to proclaim the month of February as Black History Month.
Lacey Mayor Andy Ryder said the …
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Olympia will be dressing up its traffic boxes.
The city’s arts commission is holding a contest choosing artwork that will be displayed as vinyl wraps on traffic boxes around the …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/3/22
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North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) ran its third and last community forum on its plan to explore a balanced calendar for the upcoming school year.
Held on Feb. 2, 2022, at the Salish Middle …
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By JC Medina
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2/3/22
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Lacey South Sound Chamber recognized local businesses during its Lacey South Chamber Awards Best in Biz yesterday.
“The business community has been through a lot during this pandemic and we …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/3/22
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In the midst of the Black Lives Matter movement and rise in violence against Asians, Olympia’s city council honored both minorities by recognizing celebrations of both cultures.
Headed by …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/2/22
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