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This image shows Los Angeles International Airport superimposed over the "Central Thurston" site being considered by the state legislature for creation of a new large commercial airport. The circles are shown at radiuses of two, four and six miles from the center.
Proposed Thurston County airport seen to harm wildlife, displace residents and businesses
The proposed new Thurston County airport would harm wildlife and displace thousands of residents and businesses, two experts warned. Cindy Schexnider, a retired Department of Fish and Wildlife … more
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Always the day after Black Friday, Small Business Saturday 2022 is November 26.
Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday; community urged to ‘shop small’
The Olympia City Council signed a proclamation designating tomorrow, November 26 as Small Business Saturday. The proclamation, signed on Tuesday, November 22, recognizes local small businesses and … more
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Tumwater planning manager Brad Medrud presented to the city council an ordinance adding a rental housing code to the city’s municipal code.
Tumwater moves to adopt a rental housing code
Tumwater city council agreed to put forward an ordinance adding a rental housing chapter into the city’s municipal code during its meeting on Tuesday, November 22. The new chapter contains … more
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"... the whole purpose of being a landlord is to provide housing and services to people in exchange for rent," writes Priscilla Terry.
County, Olympia seeks testimonies about housing experiences
Thurston County’s Housing Authority and the City of Olympia are asking community members to share their stories about “whether housing discrimination or other barriers have had an impact … more
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County Manager Ramiro Chavez said election data as of press time shows that 55.1% voted to increase elected county commissioners from three to five, while 44.9% voted against the proposition.
County and Port set public hearings on new district boundaries
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) set a public hearing for the proposed five County Commissioners District boundary lines on Wednesday, December 7, waiving the 20-day public hearing … more
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During the Finance and Economic Development Committee meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 22, Finance Director Troy Woo said the total General Fund Expenditures as of Sept. 30 amount to $43,513,780 or 64.9 percent of the adopted 2022 Budget.
Lacey’s general spending up by 20% for Q3
Lacey has seen an increase of $7,507,515 in its General Fund Expenditure for the third quarter of 2022 from the same period last year. During the Finance and Economic Development Committee meeting … more
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Olympia approves 2023 operating budget recommendation
The Olympia City Council has approved the Finance Committee and City Manager Jay Burney's 2023 operating budget recommendation at a meeting on Tuesday, November 22. The city council also approved … more
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Council members Greenstein, Kunkel, and Miller, along with Mayor Andry Ryder voted against an ordinance removing the council from the land use review process.
Lacey city council asserts participation in land use review process
Lacey city council rejected an ordinance removing their part from the land use review process during a meeting held yesterday, November 17. Voting 4-3, this ordinance would have allowed … more
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Olympia senior planner and staff liaison Joyce Phillips briefed the commissioner on the work plan for 2023 during the Planning Commission meeting on Monday, November 21, 2022.
Olympia Planning Commission to continue policy discussion on Capital Mall Triangle plan, housing
The Olympia Planning Commission will carry on discussions about policy issues on Neighborhood Centers, the Capital Mall Triangle subarea plan, and the Housing Action plan. "These issues often take … more
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Tumwater's sustainability coordinator Alyssa Jones Wood presented to the public works committee an ordinance outlining the city’s compost procurement policy.
Tumwater's looking at steps for a future composting program
Tumwater’s public works committee recommended to the city council an ordinance outlining a compost procurement policy as required by HB 1799 during a meeting held  November 17. … more
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Capital Mall Triangle development threatens residents’ housing security, says city planner
"High concentrations of renters, BIPOC [black, indigenous and people of color], and low-income households in/near the Triangle subarea" are vulnerable to economic displacement when Olympia redevelops … more
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Lacey’s historical commission agreed to include door handles from the Sears building and two photo albums in the city museum.
Lacey Museum gains photos from Alternative Fuel Fair and shopping center door handles
Lacey’s Historical Commission accepted two acquisitions for the Lacey Museum during a meeting held yesterday, November 16. The first acquisition is the door handles from the Sears building … more
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Olympia Housing Program Specialist Christa Lenssen updated the Land Use and Environmental Committee on the rental housing registration program at the committee meeting on November 17, 2022.
Olympia closer to imposing registration for rental housing
Christa Lenssen, Olympia's housing program specialist, briefed the Land Use and Environmental Committee members on the rental housing registration program the city is considering establishing. At … more
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At the Finance Committee meeting on November 17, 2022, Public Works Director Mark Russell requested the Finance Committee and the Land Use and Environmental Committee to evaluate the sidewalk repair policy.
Sidewalks in Olympia may get a big overhaul
In addressing the public's outcry for sidewalks, Public Works Director Mark Russell has requested the Land Use and Environmental Committee and the Finance Committee to evaluate sidewalk policy and … more
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Two Thurston County men arrested on alleged child sexual abuse involvement
Two Thurston County men were among 12 individuals arrested in Lewis County over the weekend on suspicion of involvement in child sexual abuse and exploitation. The multi-agency operation, dubbed … more
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The Washington State Department of Commerce, Thurston County, and the City of Lacey will partner with the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) in transforming a hotel into an enhanced shelter.
Lacey holds public forum on converting hotel to homeless shelter
The Washington State Department of Commerce, Thurston County, and the City of Lacey held two public forums on a supportive housing acquisition project in the afternoon and evening on Wednesday, … more
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The Commission on Equity and the Board Of Park Commissioners had a joint meeting to review the Lacey Parks, Culture & Recreation’s (LPCR) drafted improvements to its Corporate Sponsorship Policy.
Lacey Parks and Equity Commission meet jointly to discuss Corporate Sponsorship Policy improvements
The Lacey Commission On Equity and Board Of Park Commissioners had a joint meeting to review the Lacey Parks, Culture & Recreation’s (LPCR) drafted improvements to the Corporate Sponsorship … more
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At Olympia's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting on November 16, 2022, members started working on criteria to evaluate 15 candidates for the BPAC seats.
Olympia committee to review 15 applicants for bicycle and pedestrian committee seats
There are 15 applicants for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), which will have four vacancies in 2023, announced Olympia Strategic Communications Director Kellie Purce Braseth … more
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"A beautiful new library card designed by artist Ovila Mailhot, Coast Salish (Sto:lo and Nlaka’pamux Nations) graphic artist and designer. The card is available at all locations while supplies last," Taniah Najih wrote.
TRL Celebrates Native American History throughout November
Timberland Regional Library (TRL) invites the community to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of Native people throughout November. November is … more
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Grays Harbor Sheriff Darrin Wallace’s statement on the Monday shooting incident
On 11-14-22 at approximately 1138 hours, a citizen called 911 to report a suspicious vehicle at the Chevron gas station located at 1366 Rush Rd in Napavine, WA.  A Napavine police officer was … more
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