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The Seal Level Rise Collaborative Team updated the public on the status of various studies and projects underway to help the region prepare for rising sea levels.
At the SLR …
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The Puget Sound Estuarium invites you to join its Discovery Speaker Series, a virtual platform bringing together scientists, educators, artists, and Earth advocates to delve into current …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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12/4/23
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on Tuesday, November 28, to gather input on a proposal to transfer ownership of five roads from the county to the Confederated Tribes …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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12/1/23
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Commissioners-Elect Wayne Fournier of District 4 and Emily Clouse of District 5 were sworn into office on Tuesday, marking the expansion of the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) from three to five …
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After almost two years of work, the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) adopted the Racial Equity Action Plan at a meeting on Tuesday, November 28.
Thurston County Racial …
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For the second cycle of this year’s Conservation Futures Program, Thurston County’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) will fund the Lower Deschutes River Floodplain Expansion …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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11/30/23
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The Olympia's Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal from TVW for building expansion to accommodate the growing team and production needs and provide a community space around its current …
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With councilmember Dontae Payne moving on to become Olympia mayor on December 31, the city is now seeking applicants to fill his vacant seat for the rest of the term.
Payne is currently …
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Tumwater Planning Commission sets public hearing date for Comprehensive Plan Amendments final docket
Last night, the Tumwater Planning Commission scheduled the hearing for Ordinance No. O2023-002, Final Docket for 2023 Comprehensive Plan Amendments, on December 12 at their next meeting.
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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11/29/23
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Housing and Land Use Planner Erika Smith-Erickson briefed the Tumwater Planning Commission on the Lands for Public Purposes and Utilities elements of its 2025 Comprehensive Plan periodic update on …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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11/29/23
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Thurston County officially announced the November 7 General Election results earlier today, with only one position withheld for a recount.
According to the results document, 77,421 ballots were …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr., Danny Stusser, and Sage Hamilton
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11/28/23
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Even as the Thurston County Auditor’s Office announced the November 7 General Election results today, it also declared that it will conduct a recount for the Rainier City Council Position No. 2 …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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11/28/23
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Olympia is soliciting proposals from qualified respondents to do scoping and environmental reviews for the city's 2045 Comprehensive Plan update.
The city's request for proposals asks for the …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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11/28/23
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The Port of Olympia Commission voted to adopt its 2024 operating budget, capital investment plan, and tax levy on Monday, November 27.
According to the budget, the Port would spend $7.2 …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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11/28/23
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Olympia achieved a balanced 2024 operating budget by utilizing $7 million from fund and stabilization reserves and reducing the operating budget of city departments, City Manager Jay Burney announced …
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Olympia’s Community Planning and Development (CP&D) Deputy Director Tim Smith outlined the division’s 2024 agenda with a significant focus on continuing work on updating the …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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11/27/23
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At a meeting last Tuesday, November 21, Information Technology Director Sherrie Ilg discussed plans for Thurston County to enter into a contract with Varonis , a data security company.
The …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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11/27/23
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The Puget Sound Estuarium invites the community to its annual Turn of the Tides winter festival on Saturday, December 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Olympia Center .
This family-friendly …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/27/23
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) gathered on Tuesday, November 21 to retroactively declare November 16 as National Adoption Day.
The aim was to acknowledge the significance of …
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By JC Medina
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11/27/23
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Except for two ballots recently discovered in an out-of-service dropbox, all Thurston County ballots have been counted.
Next Tuesday, November 28, at 12:30 p.m. the Thurston County Auditor …
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