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A master plan for the port peninsula is moving forward. On Monday, July 22, the commission authorized Executive Director Alex Smith to sign an amendment to the contract of Dalton, Olmsted & …
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Next week, visitors to the Capitol Campus will get a rare look at Capitol Lake's lakebed as the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) lowers the water levels in an effort to gather data to restore …
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Olympia is taking steps to remove barriers and incentivize urban farming as part of its efforts to increase local food production and self-sufficiency, reduce environmental impact, and promote …
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The Board of County Commissioners awarded Aberdeen-based Quigg Bros Inc. a contract to replace a culvert along Green Cove Creek at Country Club Road.
The contract, for $6,837,096, was approved …
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Starting July 13 and lasting through September 30, Thurston County has enforced a seasonal fire safety burn ban .
To help residents manage yard waste without burning, here are some of the …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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7/18/24
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The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning for dry thunderstorms and high winds, creating the chance for fires to spread out of control.
Thurston County is already under a …
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By Sage Hamilton
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7/16/24
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Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has announced a Voluntary All-Source Request for Proposals (RFP) for energy from renewa ble and non-emitting resources.
This RFP comes in connection to the PSE …
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OLYMPIA – The Thurston County Fire Marshal, in consultation with the Thurston County Director of Emergency Services, Department of Natural Resources, and the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency …
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The 2nd Festival of the st̓əč̓as (Steh-Chass) will be at Heritage Park on Saturday, August 17, celebrating the “cultural and ecological significance of the decision to remove the 5th Avenue …
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Tumwater City Council authorized Mayor Debbie Sullivan to sign a contract with the Rookery Apartments owners on Tuesday, July 2, granting them an eight-year exemption from property taxes.
The …
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Lacey, in partnership with Senior Services for South Sound, will open the Virgil S. Clarkson Senior Center as a cooling center for seniors in Lacey during this extreme heat.
The center will open …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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7/7/24
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The Washington State Court of Appeals has granted a stay on the temporary restraining order against the removal of the Davis-Meeker Gary Oak tree.
A temporary restraining order against the …
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The City of Lacey is urging community members to reduce outdoor water usage starting today through Friday, July 12, due to unexpected repairs on one of its wells.
The repairs, …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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7/5/24
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Editor's Note: With this piece, we welcome Zach Davis-Price who will resume our regular coverage of local nonprofit organizations.
Ahhh… summertime is here. Well, not at this exact …
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By Zach Davis-Price
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7/3/24
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The South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is set to partner with the Squaxin Island Tribe for a climate-ready workforce initiative, the college announced at a press release yesterday.
The …
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Tumwater’s Davis-Meeker Oak has been in the news lately, with passions running high on both sides. Here we are in 2024, hotly debating the value of a tree. We have millions of trees in Western …
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A group advocating for the protection of the Davis-Meeker Gary Oak tree released a statement alleging that an early email from Tumwater’s arborist, Kevin McFarland of South Urban Forestry, …
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) has announced the opening of the 2024 Call for Projects with almost $20 million in funding available from the Federal Highway Administration and Federal …
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Puget Sound Estuarium invites nature enthusiasts of all ages to embark on its Annual Benefit Cruise on Sunday, June 30.
This exclusive boating trip offers a unique opportunity to explore the …
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Port of Olympia Executive Director Alex Smith addressed concerns about this week’s air show coinciding with the breeding season of larks.
Conservation group Black Hills Audubon …
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