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“The biggest transportation challenge with this project is retrofitting a very auto-oriented place to be more supportive of walking, biking, and transit,” shared Public Works …
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Intercity Transit Authority (ITA) is warning commuters that it will be closed for Thanksgiving.
In a press release, ITA announced that its Dial-A-Lift, local and Express bus service, and Village …
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The public hearing on the proposed additional residential areas for the Multi Family Tax Exemption (MFTE) program updates showed a significant disagreement among residents, who see the tax break as …
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Tumwater Economic Development Manager Austin Ramirez briefed the city’s Planning Commission on the Economic Development Plan , a component of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan, during its November 14 …
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Thurston County will hold a public meeting to discuss the proposed 2024 salaries for elected officials on Monday, November 20, at 6 p.m. at The Atrium, Room 110, 3000 Pacific Avenue SE, Olympia.
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Nisqually Tribe officials spoke with the Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, November 8, to discuss the possibility of the county allowing the tribe to handle its own building permits in …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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11/14/23
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The Port of Olympia Commission held a public hearing on the proposed 2024 operating budget, capital investment plan, and tax levy on Monday, November 13.
Total projected revenue for 2024 is …
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The Transportation Policy Board (TPB) voted to recommend that the Thurston Regional Planning Council adopt an updated regional trails plan.
At the TPB meeting on Wednesday, November 8, TRPC …
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The Lacey Planning Commission moved to officially recommend to the City Council the proposed amendments for Flood Hazard Prevention under the Lacey Municipal Code.
Lacey Senior Planner Samra …
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By JC Medina
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11/14/23
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County staff briefed the Board of County Commissioners on Thursday, November 11, about the county's various measures to prepare for weather-related events this winter.
Road Operations Manager …
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With only about 2,000 ballots remaining to be counted as of 4:47 p.m. today, it's time to announce the likely winners of most of the general election races throughout Thurston County.
The …
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By Sage Hamilton, Danny Stusser, Hannah Franklin, Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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11/13/23
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Tumwater School District (TSD) has identified 905 students who currently receive differentiated or specially designed instruction. Executive Director of Special Services Chris Burgmeier reported the …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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11/13/23
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Last November 9, Thurston County’s Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) gave its annual report when meeting with the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC).
RCW 70A.205.110(3) mandated each …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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11/13/23
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Armory Building Manager Valerie Roberts announced that the construction to transform the historic Armory building into an arts center will begin in 2024.
At the Arts Commission meeting on …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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11/13/23
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Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 14, the Olympia City Council will hold a hearing to expand the Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) to the Capital Mall Triangle Subarea and other areas.
If they move …
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The Lacey City Council reviewed some of its legislative priorities for the coming year during its work session on Thursday, November 9.
The annual review aims to align Lacey's policies and …
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By JC Medina
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11/10/23
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Seventy-one people registered for public comment at the Olympia School District (OSD) Board’s regular meeting on Thursday, November 9, to rally against the possible closure and consolidation of …
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The Olympia Arts Commission has selected the artists to do the cover art for the 2024 Arts Walk programs.
On Thursday, Olympia Arts Program specialist Angel Nava announced the jury's …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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11/10/23
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South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) has announced that Steven J. Drew has been reappointed by Washington State Governor Jay Inslee to the college's Board of Trustees.
The reappointment, …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/10/23
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Elections officials in Thurston County took what Auditor Mary Hall called “a lot of special precautions” to protect ballot processing workers starting on Election Day.
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By Danny Stusser
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11/9/23
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