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Thurston County commissioners have approved funding requests from the Sheriff’s Office to procure fentanyl detection devices and to upgrade its patrol fleet.
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By Julia Ornedo
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6/12/23
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“We are proposing an increase to the downtown residential parking permits, just in the center core zone, said Community Planning & Development Program Analyst Max DeJarnatt during …
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The Lacey Parks, Culture and Recreation Board recently approved Girl Scout Troop 45298’s proposal to come up with a free little library.
Troop 45298 Co-leader Jackie Means presented the …
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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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Olympia Councilmember Dontae Payne said that LGBTQ+ people face numerous bills across the country that aim to restrict their rights.
At the city council meeting on Tuesday, Payne urged LGBTQ …
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission conference on Wednesday on a proposal to add 14 new RV parking spaces to the existing Coach Post Mobile Park at 3633 7th Avenue SW.
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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6/9/23
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Design work on Tumwater’s new operations and maintenance facility would begin this month after the city council authorized Mayor Debbie Sullivan on Tuesday, June 6, to sign a service provider …
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The long-awaited relocation of people from homeless encampments along I-5, particularly Sleater-Kinney Road, to Maple Court has been postponed again, Planning and Development Services Manager Grant …
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Timberland Regional Library is excited to announce the launch of their mobile library service “Anywhere Library” starting in June 2023. Anywhere Library is a mobile library that brings …
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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 Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved housing contracts with nine non-profit organizations to fund 12 projects for homeless services and affordable housing.
Homeless and …
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Tumwater City Mayor Debbie Sullivan signed a proclamation on Tuesday, June 6, recognizing this month as LGBTQIA2S+ Community Pride Month.
For the first time in the city’s history, this …
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners formally proclaimed the month of June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the county during the public meeting on Tuesday, June 6.
The board said the proclamation …
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Olympia City Council scrapped the Planning Commission's recommendation on parking code amendments and instead voted and approved Councilmember Dani Madrone's alternative proposals, requiring all new …
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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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The Lacey Community Relations and Public Affairs Committee is planning to give the city’s newsletter LaceyLife a facelift following the survey it took in February.
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Public Works Transportation senior planner Michelle Swanson said Olympia is considering establishing a sidewalk repair program, which includes identifying the party responsible for sidewalk repairs.
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“I want to remind people about the iterative process of the budget, and that it is not static– it is moving,” Superintendent Patrick Murphy said concerning the district’s …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/6/23
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Western Governors University (WGU) is offering a new scholarship opportunity that would support learners in rural communities who wish to study in their hometown.
The Learn Where You Live …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/6/23
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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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