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RFA planning committee's proposed FBC classifications and weights - one of the factors in the FBC formula.
Proposed Regional Fire Authority committee holding a Town Hall session on Monday
Both city councils received briefings on Tuesday; reactions slightly differed Tumwater and Olympia city council members received separate briefings on Tuesday about the proposed Regional Fire … more
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Port Executive Director Sam Gibboney
Port Commission plans to improve workplace communication after a vote of no confidence
The Port of Olympia Commission sent a letter to its staff last week, responding to calls by port employees for Executive Director Sam Gibboney’s resignation. Signed by Commission Chair Bob … more
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The Lacey City Council met yesterday, August 11, to discuss its priority items on the work plan for the next two years.
What’s planned for Lacey over the next two years?
Lacey City Council met yesterday, August 11, to discuss its priority items on the work plan for the next two years. Assistant City Manager Shannon Kelley-Fong said the process started with … more
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The Olympia School Board discussed freedom of expression in student publications during its hybrid regular board meeting on August 11, 2022.
Student freedom of expression policy in Olympia Schools ‘must be expedited’
The Olympia School District (OSD) board examined the drafted policies regarding Freedom of Expression among student publications during their hybrid regular board meeting on August 11. “The … more
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Olympia Police Chief Rich Allen discussed the OPD's Firearm Destruction Program at the city council meeting on August. 9, 2022.
Wanna ditch that handgun?
Through Olympia’s Firearm Destruction Program, Olympia Police Chief Rich Allen said the city assists people to dispose of weapons they no longer want. Allen was at the Olympia City Council … more
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Thurston County Opioid Response coordinator Katie Strozyk invites community members to participate in the overdose prevention and response training offered by the Thurston County Public Health & Social Services Department at the Olympia City Council meeting on August 9, 2022.
Olympia proclaims August 31 Overdose Awareness Day
About 1700 opioid-related deaths were recorded in Washington State last year, according to Olympia Mayor Cheryl Selby, who signed a proclamation designating Wednesday, August 31, 2022 as Overdose … more
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Installation of the solar panels at Quixote village underway.
Sustainability and green energy at Quixote Village – homes, jobs & more from green energy pilot project
“We are extremely excited to go solar at Quixote Village. This will not only reduce our carbon footprint, but the cost savings will let us focus more on providing services to our … more
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The Tumwater Planning Commission met on August 10 to review the proposed revisions to Ordinance No. O2022-013.
Tumwater’s Planning Commission is working on recommendations to city building codes and regulations
The Tumwater Planning Commission went through proposed revisions to Ordinance No. O2022-013, which is intended to make minor corrections to the city’s development regulations. During its … more
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The area encircled in red shows one of two burn sites proposed by Kaufman Entities and Puget Western, located at 3111 93rd Avenue SW in Tumwater.
Prescribed burning in Tumwater to be permissible after amendments to municipal code
Prescribed burning in Tumwater will soon be permissible after the city's public health and safety committee agreed on August 9 to recommend an ordinance amending the city’s municipal … more
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The Maritime Washing National Heritage Area will be the first national heritage area dedicated to maritime history.
Thurston County to be part of the site of first maritime heritage area designation
The country’s first national heritage area focused on maritime history is set to open by 2023, according to maritime historian Chuck Fowler from the South Sound Maritime Heritage Association … more
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The walnut tree is estimated to be about 100 years old, located at 420 W D Street SW.
Tumwater deliberates nomination of century-old walnut tree
The Tumwater Tree Board met yesterday, August 8, to consider nominating a century-old walnut tree growing in the city for designation as a Heritage Tree. The board discussed a nomination submitted … more
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At the Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative-Executive committee meeting held on August 5, 2022, Olympia Water Resources Director Eric Christensen discussed different strategies for the SLR plan to address flooding within downtown Olympia.
Protection from sea-level rise suggested to cost Olympia $350 million
Olympia’s Water Resources Director Eric Christensen said it would cost up to $350 million to adapt long-term strategies against flooding in downtown Olympia. Christensen was at the Sea Level … more
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LOTT's study on its reclaimed water shows no harm to humans and minimal risk to the environment.
What has LOTT learned about the safety of reclaimed water?
Having recently completed its ten-year study on reclaimed the safety of reclaimed water, the LOTT Clean Water Alliance is hosting two kinds of events to involve the public. These include: A … more
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A pie chart showing that the sectors of students (73.6%), community members (55.7%), and staff members (47.1%) still want to retain the current calendar, while family members (42.5%) is the only sector with more votes on pursuing the balanced calendar.
Olympia schools wants to offer the public another look at the balance calendar concept
Olympia School District (OSD) is considering stepping up its campaign to inform community members about the balanced calendar concept. “It seems like folks don't understand what the balanced … more
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This slide shows budgets for the proposed RFA growing from $39.7 million in 2024 to $52.9 million in 2030.
Are you ready to pay 47% more for fire and EMS in 2024 than you did in 2022?
The Regional Fire Authority (RFA) planning committee will meet for the 12th time this Monday, August 8 at 5:30 p.m. to prepare its recommendations to Olympia and Tumwater city councils the following … more
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The City of Lacey is mulling updating its Municipal Code 16.36 related to the Neighborhood Commercial Zone following concerns against the decision to approve the controversial Meridian Gas Station.
Lacey considering updates to its neighborhood Zone rules following Meridian gas station decision
Lacey is mulling updating its Municipal Code 16.36 related to the Neighborhood Commercial Zone following in the wake of the controversial Meridian Gas Station’s approval. During the … more
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Primary election ballots were due by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2.
Early primary election results show some clear winners
Primary elections were held throughout Washington on Tuesday, August 2, and results for many Thurston County races appear to be settled. That’s because we have a “Top Two” system … more
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Provisions of the Tumwater Municipal Code relating to planned unit development (PUD) were revised at a Tumwater city council meeting on August 1.
Tumwater amends certain multi-unit development regulations to measure its public benefits
Several provisions of the Tumwater Municipal Code relating to planned unit development (PUD) were revised yesterday, August 1, after the Tumwater City Council approved Ordinance No. O2022-006, which … more
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Scratching isn't the best way for humans to deal with Swimmer's Itch, but it works for this swimmer.
Lacey cautions Long Lake goers
Lacey is warning community members to take care when swimming in the waters of Long Lake. In a Facebook post earlier today, Lacey authorities revealed that it has received two reports of … more
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During the Lacey City Council work session yesterday, LOTT Clean Water Alliance presented its decade-long study on the safety of reclaimed water as a long-term measure in addressing the region's growing needs.
Reclaimed water safe to use—LOTT study
A decade-long LOTT Clean Water Alliance study assured reclaimed water has "very low risk" to human health and "no risk" to ecological health. During the Lacey City Council work session yesterday, … more
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