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Zoe Higheagle Strong (Nez Pierce), Washington State University Vice Provost for Native American Relations and Programs, and Tribal Liaison to the President, poses for a photo on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at the Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center on the WSU campus in Pullman. Washington State University suffered a decline of some 300 Native students as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and it is struggling to attract more such students. (Ted S. Warren for Crosscut)
WA colleges say Indigenous students need more support post-pandemic
Alesia Nez enrolled at Washington State University just as the pandemic hit. Nez, a member of the Navajo Nation, didn’t spend her freshman year in Pullman, but instead ... more
Two uncounted election ballots were discovered in an out-of-service mailbox such as this.
Two election ballots discovered after election day; Thurston County Canvassing Board to assess validity
The United States Postal Service (USPS) recently delivered two election ballots to Thurston County after discovering these ballots in an out-of-service USPS mailbox after election day. The … more
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At the Board of County Commissioner’s meeting yesterday, November 21, 2023, Hands On Children’s Museum Chief Executive Officer Patty Belmonte said that about 100,000 of their 300,000 annual visitors enter the museum at a free or reduced fee programming.
Thurston County eyes adding 15 years to agreement with cities to fund Hands On Children Museum’s maintenance and expansion
Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) met yesterday to extend an Interlocal Agreement for the Public Facilities District for Regional Centers with the cities of Olympia, Lacey, and … more
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Tumwater invites those interested in firefighting to its Career Discovery this November 29
Tumwater invites community to firefighting career discovery day
Tumwater is inviting the community to a Career Discovery event on firefighting. Scheduled for Wednesday, November 29, at 7 p.m., the event will take place at the Fire Station Headquarters at 311 … more
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Pat and Helen Rants enjoy the personal tasting experience at Endless Sound Cellars with winemaker Mark Bosso.
Endless Sound Cellars launches its new winery at 222 Market
Downtown Olympia gained its own winery last month as Mark Bosso opened Endless Sound Cellars in the 222 Market building. Bosso, originally from New Jersey, was able to combine two loves into one … more
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Police use tapes like this to cordon off crime scenes.
Olympia subcommittee discusses police oversight model
The Community Oversight of Law Enforcement subcommittee of Olympia’s Social Justice and Equity Commission (SJEC) held its third meeting on Monday, November 20, as it prepared to present its … more
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Thurston County’s Homeless and Affordable Housing Coordinator Keylee Marineau met with county commissioners to discuss homeless program updates yesterday, November 21, 2023.
Thurston County nears complete clearing of homeless camps along WSDoT’s right-of-way, calls for winter clothing donations
“Nickerson street is one of the last camps of the initial[ly] identified camps to be completely cleared and that should be finished by the end in two weeks' time by the end of November,” … more
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Resident Arden Wryt (upper left) along with 11 other people gave their public comments to Tumwater City Council to reject an ordinance allowing overnight stays in city properties.
Tumwater pulls back ordinance allowing overnight stays in city properties by indigent
Tumwater City Council pulled back an ordinance allowing overnight stays in public parks and other city properties from its agenda on Tuesday, November 21. The ordinance is primarily about … more
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On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, the Olympia City Council approved the expansion of OMC 9.16.180 boundaries to the east side street to address the sidewalk blocking related to homelessness.
Olympia City Council expands pedestrian interference ordinance boundaries to address the blocking of sidewalks near homeless shelters
On its first reading, the Olympia City Council approved expanding the boundaries of the city's pedestrian interference ordinance further east to allow the Olympia Police Department (OPD) to respond … more
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Olympia Parks Planning and Maintenance Director Sylvana Niehuser spoke at the Planning Commission meeting on Monday, November 20, 2023, on the proposed updates of the Parks, Arts & Recreation chapter.
Olympia Parks Department to integrate equity and climate actions in the 2045 Comprehensive Plan update
The Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation Department is integrating equity and climate action in proposed updates to its chapter in the city's 2045 Comprehensive Plan. At Monday's Olympia … more
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Olympia's Land Use and Environment Committee received an update on the city's tree canopy assessment on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.
Tree canopy assessment: Olympia has 42.6% coverage with less than 3% loss over the past decade
Olympia has tree canopy coverage of 42.6%, reflecting a decline of approximately 2.7% over the past decade, according to the city's 2011-2022 tree canopy assessment. At the Land Use and … more
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Community Planning Manager Ashley Arai (left) and Senior Planner Andrew Deffobis (right) discuss with the county commissioners whether they want to exclude 100-year floodplains in the county’s Shoreline Master Program.
County Commissioners advise exclusion of 100-year floodplains from Shoreline Master Program
The Board of County Commissioners advised county staff on Monday, November 20, to remove 100-year floodplains from the purview of the county’s Shoreline Master Program (SMP). The SMP is a … more
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SPSCC offers Evening and Weekend Nursing Program to address the high demand for nursing education
SPSCC responds to high demand with new evening and weekend nursing program
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) announced the launch of its Evening and Weekend Nursing Program, addressing the high demand for nursing education in the region. The program will … more
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A diagram showing the current foundations of the brewhouse combined with the planned seismic improvements for the structure.
Tumwater old brewhouse phase two renovation project gets approval of appropriateness 
Tumwater’s Historic Preservation Commission approved on Thursday, November 16, a certificate of appropriateness for the second phase of the renovation project for the old brewhouse tower. … more
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Evergreen State College student Amita Devarajan (lower right) presents her study to the Tumwater Tree Board.
Study shows climate change vulnerability of trees used for urban forestry in Puget Sound
A study by an Evergreen State College student shows the climate change vulnerability of several trees used for urban forestry in the Puget Sound region. In a presentation to the Tumwater Tree … more
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Emily Bergkamp, Intercity Transit's new general manager.
Intercity Transit signs contracts with new general manager Emily Bergkamp
Intercity Transit’s board of directors unanimously approved on Wednesday, November 15, an employment contract with Interim General Manager Emily Bergkamp, formally appointing her as the … more
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Government offices and services closed for the holiday
Government and services closures for Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day
Government Closures for November 23 and 24 Thurston County offices. Residences of unincorporated Thurston County are urged to use the Sheriff’s office non-emergency number for … more
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Blake Knoblauch, right, director of Lacey South Sound Chamber of Commerce, attended the council’s meeting on November 16, 2023, to accept the Small Business Saturday proclamation from Councilmember Lenny Greenstein.
November 25 is ‘Small Business Saturday’ in Lacey
Lacey officially proclaimed the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 25, as Small Business Saturday to celebrate and support the contributions of local small businesses to the city’s economy. … more
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Olympia's Site Plan Review Committee reviewed a proposal to renovate a 50-year-old funeral home facility at 2501 Pacific Avenue SE on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
Olympia committee reviews renovation of Forest Funeral Home's 50-year-old facility
The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal to renovate and expand the existing facility of Forest Funeral Home, which has been operating for over 50 years, at 2501 Pacific Avenue SE. … more
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At the Olympia City Council meeting held Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, Mayor Cheryl Selby voted against the rental registry ordinance. "It feels like we're using a baseball bat to kill a mosquito."
Olympia passes rental registry despite strong public opposition
The Olympia City Council, on Tuesday, approved an ordinance establishing a rental housing registry and inspection program, which requires all rental property owners in the city to register their … more
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