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Lacey has announced the launch of its Human Services Grant Program for 2024, which will allocate up to $300,000.
A Lacey press release said the city is seeking the participation of seven …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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4/8/24
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Some residents from the community near Ridgeview Road east of Lacey’s city limits object to the proposed roundabout at the intersection of Martin Way, Meridian Road, and Duterrow Road.
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The county's Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) department briefed the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on the comments received for the Forest Lands Conversion Code Update.
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Olympia is seeking proposals from creative design professionals to develop a master plan for Rebecca Howard Park.
The city aims to create an inspiring master plan for the 0.34-acre park that …
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Olympia’s Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for renovating the Lassen Building at 301 Capitol Way N from an existing commercial space into a new restaurant during its Wednesday, April …
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Thurston County has officially designated April 2024 as Volunteer Appreciation Month, highlighting the indispensable contributions made by volunteers across the community.
The proclamation, …
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By JC Medina
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4/5/24
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Preliminary data released by Thurston County Public Health and Social Services, based on the Point-in-Time Count Homeless Census (PIT), revealed a rise in the homeless population for 2024.
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While certain economic indicators show Thurston County has been on an upswing since the pandemic, certain issues, such as housing affordability, continue to plague the county. Gene Angel, director of …
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Thurston County is looking to draft regulations for the housing of sex offenders, according to the county’s recently approved docket of development code amendments.
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Lacey officially proclaimed April Arbor Month, celebrating the city's longstanding commitment to tree preservation.
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By JC Medina
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4/4/24
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Christopher Burbank, one of the three police officers involved in the death of Manuel Ellis in Pierce County in March 2020, has resigned today, two days after he was sworn in as lateral patrol deputy …
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Community members protested the hiring of Christopher “Shane” Burbank as a Lateral Patrol Deputy at the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) due to his involvement in 2020 …
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Tumwater is looking to include more renters, below-median income earners, BIPOC individuals, and other groups in future public outreach activities in preparation for its 2025 comprehensive plan …
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In response to the rising rental increases and housing crisis in Olympia, a group called Olympia for All is pushing for a measure adopting a citizen's initiative they call a "Landlord Fairness Code," which they …
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Traffic, parks, and affordable housing took center stage as the Olympia Planning Commission heard public testimony on proposals to redevelop the Capital Mall Triangle subarea into a more urban …
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Tumwater’s insurance provider, Washington Cities Insurance Authority (WCIA), commended the city for its low loss history compared to other WCIA members.
WCIA Deputy Director Rob Roscoe …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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4/2/24
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The South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is set to celebrate the year’s top community and technical college students.
This coming Thursday, April 25, SPSCC’s Lacey Campus will …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/2/24
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Former OSD Director Talauna Reed and other community members showed up to air their criticism of the board’s actions concerning minimizing biases
Last Thursday, March 28, th …
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The North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) Board announced three finalists for the superintendent position through a press release.
NTPS’s outgoing Superintendent, Dr. Debra J. Clemens, …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/1/24
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South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) has received approval from the Northwest Commission on College and Universities (NWCCU) for its proposed Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science (BS …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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4/1/24
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