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The Commission on Equity reviewed the recently held Black and African American Community Forum during their meeting on March 27, 2023.
Jackson scolds council, school officials’ absence on Black and African American Community Forum
Civil rights advocates and Lacey Equity Commissioner Thelma Jackson said she was disappointed that no one from the Lacey City Council and the North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) Board attended the … more
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The 20 inductees honored, 19 are pictured here: Brennan Kalewahea, Jeff Birbeck, Katelynn Blume, Bob Dewitt, Pat Geiger, Dave Lehnis, Stone Hart, Anthony Le, Stephanie Little, Matthew Mercer, Annaleisha Parsley, Antwan Miller, Riley Overland(Podowicz), Kevin Russel, Taryn Smith, Taylor Smith, Sasha Weber, John Wilson, Ronnie Hamli, and Kevin Young.
20 new members added to Timberline Athletic Hall of Fame
Timberline's Athletic Hall of Fame is located next to the entry of its gymnasium. “It features student athletes and staff over the years that either made a significant contribution to … more
Lacey City Attorney David Schneider briefed the city council on a new allocation agreement to receive its share from the 2022 national opioids settlements.
2022 opioid settlement: Three cities and county sign for shares of the funds
Lacey joined with Olympia, Tumwater and Thurston County when its city council agreed last Thursday, March 16, to to sign up for its share of a settlement from pharmacies and manufacturers involved in … more
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Don and Rebecca have been homeless for more than a year. He wants to know why he and his wife have difficulty getting help. Photo taken March 23, 2023.
Plans for the homeless: Why not here, Governor?
I noted that Governor Inslee traveled north to Seattle on Tuesday, March 21 to tour the remains of a homeless encampment under the First Avenue Bridge. While in Seattle and surrounded by his … more
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Hard Bed: This individual slept on a bed of concrete in Fleetwood Alley in Olympia in March 2023.
Pictorial: A recipe for homelessness
In a large bowl mix the yeast of mental health issues with 1/2 teaspoon of the sugar of substance abuse in 2-1/4 cups of the warm water of the lack of accessible housing.  Let stand until the … more
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Traffic light with a sensor shown is representative of what the upgraded thermal traffic sensors will look like.
10 intersections at Lacey to have their vehicle detectors upgraded to work in all weather
Lacey City Council awarded a contract to City Electric Co. for the installation of new vehicle detectors at 10 intersections in the city during a meeting on Thursday, March 16. The detectors being … more
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Vanpool Manager Cindy Waterhouse reports to the Intercity Transit Authority about the increased usage of vanpool services in 2022.
Vanpool rideshares are up again in Thurston County
 Usage of the car-sharing service Vanpool has increased in multiple ways in Thurston County, Vanpool Manager Cindy Waterhouse reported to the Intercity Transit Authority (IT) reported on … more
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Lacey Youth Council met with the Lacey City Council on March 9, 2023 to talk about its 2023 working plan.
North Thurston High School students share survey that shows they feel unsafe with nearby homeless camp
UPDATED: March 15, 2023, first published March 10, 2023. A survey conducted by the Lacey Youth Council shows that around 60% of surveyed students at North Thurston High School feel unsafe with the … more
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Lacey COE Commissioner Dr. Thelma Jackson
Lacey to hold forum on Black and African community, wants input from underrepresented community
Lacey is inviting community members to its forum discussing the Black and African American community this Tuesday, March 21 at the New Life Baptist Church, 7838 Pacific Avenue, from 6:30 to 8 … more
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will close the northbound lane of the I-5 on-ramp at Martin Way, near College Street, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to hold tree-felling operations tomorrow, March 15.
Northbound I-5 on-ramp at Martin Way closed tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will close the northbound lane of the I-5 on-ramp at Martin Way, near College Street, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to hold tree-felling operations … more
Lacey City Council deliberated about adding an appeal process to the revised sponsorship policy of the park department.
Lacey revises sponsorship policy for park programs and facilities
Lacey revises sponsorship policy for park programs and facilities “A more comprehensive and standardized evaluation process” for reviewing such sponsorships By Jerome … more
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The Jungle is a testament to the work that remains to assist the area's homeless people.
Homelessness in Thurston County: Time in The Jungle
Two port-a-potties stood as sentinels when I visited The Jungle, in Olympia, last Friday, March 3, 2023. Nearby, a gaggle of shopping carts filled with refuse congregates by a dumpster; the … more
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Lacey Police Chief Robert Almada stated on what's driving the crime trends in the city is the legislative reform or "highly restrictive pursuits laws."
Preliminary report shows Lacey saw  increase in crimes against people in 2022
Lacey Chief of Police Robert Almada said the city saw a 14.5% increase in reported crimes against people and a 4.5% increase in crimes against property in 2022, adding that there is an increase in … more
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The Simmons 4 precinct would be split into Tumwater 3 and Tumwater 10, with Linwood Avenue marking the division.
Thurston County repeals 7 election precincts, creates new
The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) voted 2-1 to approve an ordinance updating the boundaries of 13 election precincts due to the annexations Tumwater and Lacey did of … more
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Lacey Equity Commissioner Thelma Jackson mentioned that she is willing to give the students a talk about Black History, but no one from the school board has invited her yet, especially during Black History Month in February.
Lacey’s Equity team grills school officials on equity efforts
Civil rights advocate and Lacey Equity Commissioner Thelma Jackson raised concerns that there seemed to be a discrepancy between the equity efforts laid out by North Thurston Public Schools … more
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Lacey Museum is facing a staff shortage, revealed Lacey Museum Curator Erin Quinn Valcho.
Lacey Museum still faces staffing challenge, with upward trend on visitors
Staffing challenges continue to affect Lacey Museum operations despite it being open all year in 2022 following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Lacey Museum Curator Erin Quinn Valcho laid out … more
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LIHI staff already operate the former Days Inn as a shelter and several individuals already reside there.
Contamination from drug manufacturing to delay transfer of more homeless to former Days Inn
Following the contamination from previous drug manufacturing, the plan to convert the Days Inn motel into a shelter for the homeless might be postponed until May this year, said Planning Commissioner … more
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The Table provides an overview of Lacey’s advisory boards and commissions, including information on the annual number of members and meetings.
Lacey eyes stipend program for advisory boards, commissioners
The City of Lacey is studying the possibility of implementing a stipend program for its advisory boards and commissions. The recommendation stemmed from the 2023 work plan of the Commission of … more
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Police described the suspect as a white woman with long sandy blond hair, a heavy build, and short stature.
Police seeking alleged blonde porch pirate
Police are seeking a woman suspected of stealing packages from other people’s homes. Lacey police said on a post that a woman stole an Amazon package from a house on Sierra Drive SE on … more
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Tutorials on how to jack cars have increased the cases of car thefts, police say.
Get your car security firmware upgraded, says Lacey Police
In response to a reel in Tiktok and other social media platforms that show how to jump-start cars for theft, Lacey Police Department has encouraged vehicle owners to avail of software upgrades … more
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