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Invasive European green crabs have likely found a lasting home in Washington’s coastal waters and parts of Puget Sound.
The question now is whether the state can pinch down hard enough on …
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Thurston County and much of Western Washington have a heat advisory that remains in effect from 8 a.m. Thursday until 11 p.m. Friday. Temperatures may range from the mid-80s to the mid-90s.
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August and September are the best months for seeing unusual avian visitors. If you keep your eyes out for them, you might spot something special.
This is exactly what happened a few weeks ago in …
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By George Walter
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8/29/24
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Tumwater Public Works Committee endorsed to its city council an agreement with Lacey to acquire Lacey’s water rights at the Brewery Wellfield for $2,400,461. The purchase includes transferring …
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NRNC is situated in northeast Olympia at Luhr Beach, on the western shore of the Nisqually Estuary.
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By Zach Davis-Price
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8/27/24
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Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan signed a $48,000 contract with Todd Prager & Associates on Thursday, August 22, to conduct another risk assessment of the Davis-Meeker Garry Oak tree.
The mayor …
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On Saturday, August 17, the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Team (DERT) and the Squaxin Island Tribe held the “2nd Festival of the st̓əč̓as,”
The theme of the festival was …
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Through the Energize Olympia program, the city is holding free educational workshops in August and September on heat pumps, energy savings, and financial incentives to boost home energy efficiency.
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By Lorilyn Lirio and Jerome Tuaño
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8/19/24
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Stroll the grounds of the Washington state Capitol and it’s hard to miss the boxy, white building squatting on the …
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With the rising cost of healthcare for our animals, we have been looking into pet insurance. A friend advised us to do our homework.
While …
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By Trish Lynn and Thom Donitz
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8/13/24
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Karen Fraser will receive the fourth Daniel J. Evans Nisqually Stewardship Award, the Nisqually River Foundation announced.
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Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) has confirmed the first rabies-positive bat in Thurston County and the third rabid bat identified in Washington State for 2024.
The bat …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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8/5/24
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County staff wants the Board of County Commissioners to impose an updated fee system to connect to the county’s recently consolidated water and sewer system.
Tim Wilson, the county’s …
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With climate anxiety weighing heavy on people’s minds, it is natural to wonder if there is even anything we can do about it.
The Good Shepherd is hosting its second Eco Fair and Art …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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8/1/24
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The Thurston County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteer Training program is now open for applications.
This initiative, run by the Washington State University (WSU) Thurston County …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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8/1/24
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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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