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Associate Planner Marisa Whisman briefed the Board of County Commissioners about the contractor role they are looking for.
Thurston County looking for firm to manage its conservation lands
Thurston County is looking for a consulting firm to help manage its conservation lands. The county issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) last week to hire a non-profit conservation firm that … more
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Expect motored boats, large machinery, trucks and working crews in Capitol Lake for a sediment survey starting February 26 to March 5.
Sediment survey to create loud noise in Capitol Lake
Capitol Lake will undergo a survey of underwater sediment known as a bathymetric survey as part of the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project. Initially scheduled for November 2023, the survey … more
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Climate Mitigation Senior Program Manager Rebecca Harvey briefed the Board of County Commissioners about an agreement to support a residential energy efficiency and electrification campaign and a home energy score model ordinance.
County joins cities on initiatives promoting electrical efficiency
The Board of County Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement to support two initiatives advancing the implementation of the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan. The two initiatives focus on … more
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Nisqually Tribal Chair Willie Frank III, Natural Resources Director David Troutt, and the author at the Boldt Decision 50th Anniversary Celebration
Boldt Decision – 50 Years – Part 3
Beginning in the early 1980s, the acrimony over treaty-right fishing began to diminish. The state’s approach to salmon management finally recognized the need to make peace with federal law and … more
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The reservoir will be built on a Tumwater City property in Thurston County along 93rd Avenue.
Tumwater to construct 3-million-gallon reservoir
On Tuesday, February 20, Tumwater City Council approved a service provider agreement with RH2 Engineering, Inc. to design a 3-million-gallon reservoir. The reservoir will be located … more
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Billy fishes the Nisqually River with his sons Willie, left, and Sugar in 2010.
Boldt Decision – 50 Years – Part 2
George Walter, environmental program manager at the Nisqually Indian Tribe’s natural resources department, has worked for 45+ years in various elements of fisheries for the Tribe. He may be … more
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Tumwater Planning Manager Brad Medrud (bottom) briefs the General Government Committee about the interlocal agreement.
Tumwater committee supports regional land-capacity study
Tumwater’s General Government Committee moved forward with an interlocal agreement to support Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) in facilitating a study to analyze the county’s … more
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Tumwater Planning Commission held a public hearing on an ordinance updating the city’s floodplain overlay code.
Tumwater Planning Commission recommends updates to floodplain overlay code
Tumwater Planning Commission recommended to the city council on Tuesday, February 13, the approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 18.38 of the Tumwater Municipal Code (TMC), which deals with the … more
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Tumwater resident Donnie Thompson fills water bottles at a free public well in Olympia's Artesian Commons park. The well is one of many artesian springs located in Thurston County, which for over a century has been renowned for the quality of its water. The discovery of carcinogenic "forever chemicals" in some wells in the county, however, has threatened that reputation. (Andy Engelson for Crosscut)
'Forever chemicals' in Washington’s well water could make you sick
PFAS in Washington’s well water could make you sick   ‘Forever chemicals’ linked to ailments from high cholesterol to cancer are in our clearest … more
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Dr. Pamela Braff, Olympia's Climate Program director, discussed the two regional energy initiatives at the city council meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
Olympia approves interlocal regional climate projects for energy efficiency and electrification
The Olympia City Council voted to approve an interlocal agreement with Thurston County, Lacey, and Tumwater to support two regional initiatives under the 2024 Thurston Climate Mitigation … more
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Environment Planning Director Shawn Gilberton (bottom left) gave the Port of Olympia Commission more information about Chris Reive’s contract before it was amended as part of the consent agenda.
Port seeks to mine old insurance policies to cover some Budd Inlet remediation costs
The timeframe of the investigation is from 1997 to 2008. more
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Water Resources Specialist Dave Kangiser briefed the committee about a $130,000 grant from the WA Department of Ecology’s stormwater capacity grant program.
Tumwater’s water resources and sustainability department secure grants toward pollution elimination and more
Tumwater’s water resources and sustainability department has secured over one million dollars in grants from the WA Department of Ecology (Ecology) during the previous weeks. The latest of … more
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Billy Frank, center, is arrested during a "fish-in" near the Washington State Capitol in Olympia in the late 1960s.
Boldt Decision – 50 Years – Part 1
On February 12, it will be 50 years since federal Judge George Boldt issued the landmark decision that fully recognized the Indian fishing rights spelled out in the 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty. This … more
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Logging in June 2022 and subsequent clearing of this previously forested area in Olympia made room for Scotch Broom, an invasive plant species. Photo taken June 5, 2022.
County sues state to stop timber sale in Capitol State Forest
Thurston County, along with non-profit Legacy Forest Defense Coalition (LFDC), filed a complaint against the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in Thurston County Superior Court last … more
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Tumwater’s website shows the possible routing of E Street extension which sees the extended road cutting through a forested hill.
Tumwater residents concerned E Street extension will rip through forested hill
Tumwater residents near Cleveland Avenue expressed their concern regarding the impact of the E Street Connection project. The road project will connect Capitol Boulevard to Cleveland Avenue by … more
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The Weyerhaueser Olympia Log Yard comprises a large part of the Port of Olympia's Marine Terminal, as shown above.
Port commissioners narrow choice for executive director
The Port of Olympia Commission narrowed its choices to two candidates for the new executive director: Mike Reid and Alexandra Smith. The commission held a meeting today, February 8, to evaluate … more
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Lacey's Climate and Sustainability coordinator Linsey Fields briefed the Lacey City Council on the interlocal agreement for the 2024 Thurston Climate Mitigation Regional Initiatives during its February 6, 2024 meeting.
Lacey greenlights support for Thurston Climate Mitigation Collaborative
Building upon previous collaborative efforts towards regional climate action, the Lacey City Council authorized the city manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Thurston County and the … more
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The Barnes Lake Management District Steering Committee discussed on January 31, 2024, the implications of the closure of Northwest Aquatic Eco-Systems.
Barnes Lake Management District seeks new contractor for aquatic weed and algae removal
Lake management company Northwest Aquatic Eco-Systems announced its closure on Saturday, January 24. The company has been providing aquatic weed and algae removal services since 1981, serving … more
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During its meeting on January 30, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved two interagency agreements with the Washington State Department of Commerce and a contract with a private consultancy firm.
County OKs deals for climate grant, ‘Thurston 2045’ comprehensive plan updates
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has given the green light to three contracts to address climate change concerns and update its comprehensive plan. During its meeting on … more
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Tessa Gardner-Brown, a consultant from Floyd|Snider, showed the Port of Olympia Commission several sediment management measures that DES had studied.
Sediment control planning is the focus of Deschutes Estuary work this year, state tells port
The Washington Department of Enterprise Services (DES) continues to plan the removal of the 5th Avenue Dam and restoring the Deschutes Estuary. For this year, DES will focus on completing an … more
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