Thursday, October 1, 2026
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A group of environmentalists is working to enact rights of nature laws for Washington rivers across the state.
Olympia-based Rights of Nature Initiative (RONI) Coalition is pushing for an …
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The summer is getting fun. Enjoy local activities for this week, including the anticipated LoveOly Summerfest!
Motoamerica Superbikes, Saturday, June 22-25 The fastest motorcycle racing in the …
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6/22/23
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Port of Olympia’s Citizen Advisory Committee reviewed the Destination Waterfront plan with Thomas Architecture Studios, the firm overseeing the project’s development plans, during a …
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LOTT may have to take out a loan to finance the restoration of a waste-handling facility.
Capital Planning Manager Tyle Zuchowski updated the LOTT Clean Water Alliance about the rehabilitation …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/16/23
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The work to complete Tumwater’s habitat conservation plan (HCP) continues despite failing to secure state funding that would have been used to acquire land in order to initiate a mitigation …
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The state is responsible for developing a carbon reduction plan due on November 15, 2023 and providing most of the funding to local projects.
During the Wednesday Transportation Policy Board …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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6/15/23
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The Board of County Commissioners awarded a $1 million contract to AMTest, Inc. on Tuesday, June 6, to conduct laboratory testing and analysis for a closed landfill and three water and wastewater …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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6/9/23
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June is starting to be a fun month for the locals. Check the events happening next week to spice up your weekend (or weekday).
Tenino Arts Creative Market, Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m. - 3 …
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6/8/23
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The Lacey Water Shortage Response Plan (WSRP) for 2023 has been updated to reflect the current operating system of the city.
Lacey Water Resources Specialist Charlene McHendry briefed the …
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By JC Medina
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6/7/23
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Olympia Climate Program Director Dr. Pamela Braff updated the 2023 Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative work plan to the public.
With a more than $200,000 budget, Braff said the plan includes …
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Lacey is reminding residents that it is implementing its mandatory watering schedule starting today, June 1 until September 30.
Addresses ending in even numbers will be allowed to water on …
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A proposal to develop 10.72 acres of land near Sapp Road and Crosby Boulevard in Tumwater drew concerns from residents who live near the area.
Residents wrote to …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado, Jerome Tuaño
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5/31/23
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National Trails Day will be celebrated on the first Saturday of June as a day of service for hometown trails and for those who love trails and nature.
The holiday is a nationwide movement by the …
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By Sage Hamilton
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5/29/23
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The Tumwater Planning Commission held a work session last Tuesday, May 23, to discuss questions about the draft amendments for Tumwater Municipal Code (TMC) 16.08 on the protection of trees and …
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The Port of Olympia Commission authorized Executive Director Sam Gibboney to sign an amendment to a 2008 Agreed Order with the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) on Monday, May 22, …
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The Port of Olympia Commission authorized Executive Director Sam Gibboney to authorize the sale of a parking lot on 608 Washington Street to LOTT Clean Water Alliance for $1,130,000 on Monday, May …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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5/24/23
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The 2023 legislature's Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1791 (2023 ESHB1791) was set to continue the site search, with some better community involvement, better specificity as to excludable areas, and …
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Energy savings company MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions has completed a preliminary audit of public facilities in Tumwater to identify potential energy-saving measures, Sustainability Coordinator …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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5/19/23
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Olympia is seeking community members’ feedback on its proposed amendments to the state’s energy code to reduce fossil fuel use in new buildings in the city.
In a press release, the …
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The National Weather Service has issued an alert that scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible this evening. The radar image shows the storm currently covering the southern half of Thurston …
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