Friday, October 2, 2026
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Less than one percent of ballots in Thurston County were rejected during the 2020 general election, the Office of the Washington State Auditor has found.
A 69-page report showed that 0.51 percent …
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By Julia Ornedo
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2/8/22
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The House Finance Committee heard public testimony on Substitute House Bill 1814, which would expand equitable access to the benefits of renewable energy through community solar projects and other …
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By Troy Kirby
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2/7/22
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2022 Property Tax notices will go out in the mail to Thurston County taxpayers on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Property tax amounts can now be viewed and paid through the Thurston County …
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2/7/22
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Olympia has appointed Darian Lightfoot in charge of the city's Home Fund.
As manager of the Home Fund, Lightfoot will oversee the city's supportive and affordable housing projects to address …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/7/22
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The House Finance Committee heard public testimony on Substitute House Bill 1880, which would create housing benefit districts.
Bill Information: Concerning housing benefit districts. Bill …
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The Thurston County Auditor’s Office reminds voters the deadline to return ballots for the Special Election is Tuesday, February 8. Districts included in the special election are Griffin, …
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2/4/22
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The Port of Olympia is inviting the public to participate in planning for its regional airport.
Port of Olympia authorities will be hosting a virtual open house meeting on Feb. 17 to get …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/4/22
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The House Finance Committee heard public testimony on HB 1914, which would update and expand the motion picture competitiveness program.
Click here for more information on HB 1914 .
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By Troy Kirby
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2/3/22
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North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) ran its third and last community forum on its plan to explore a balanced calendar for the upcoming school year.
Held on Feb. 2, 2022, at the Salish Middle …
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By JC Medina
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2/3/22
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Lacey South Sound Chamber recognized local businesses during its Lacey South Chamber Awards Best in Biz yesterday.
“The business community has been through a lot during this pandemic and we …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/3/22
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Dear Sam, Laurie, and Jessica:
The legislature, in my opinion, has taken progressive steps backward on housing. That is while trying to do the right thing for renters, you are sometimes …
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The Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee heard public testimony on SB 5660, which would allow access to individuals 21 years of age and older, to psilocybin services. Psilocybin can be …
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The Olympia City Council is encouraging citizens to participate -- and vote yes -- in the upcoming levy raising funds for the local schools.
In their meeting yesterday Tues., Olympia city …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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2/2/22
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The House Local Government Committee heard public testimony on HB 2001 – which would expand the ability to build tiny houses.
Click here for more information on HB 2001.
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By Troy Kirby
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2/1/22
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The Senate Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs Committee heard public testimony on SB 5783, which would re-establish the underground economy task force, specifically for the construction trade. The …
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By Troy Kirby
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1/31/22
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The Washington State Legislature is looking into the possibility of reducing the minimum distance of cannabis-related establishments from community facilities to 500 feet.
Present zoning …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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1/31/22
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The House Commerce & Gaming Committee heard public testimony on HB 2022, which focuses on social equity in the cannabis industry.
For more information on the bill, click here.
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By Troy Kirby
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1/28/22
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The Senate Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs committee, heard public testimony on SB 5891, concerning warehouse distributor centers and employment standards.
Learn more about SB 5891 here.
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By Troy Kirby
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1/27/22
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The Senate State Government and Elections Committee heard public testimony on Senate Bill 5817, which would restrict usage of synthetic media “deep fakes” in campaigns for elective …
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By Troy Kirby
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1/26/22
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Tumwater’s city council discussed whether the city-owned Tumwater Valley Golf Course is still worthy of funding amid its reported net loss in the past decade.
During the Council's Tuesday …
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By JC Medina
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1/26/22
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