For transparency and validation of the integrity of the electoral process, the Thurston County Auditor’s Elections Division has announced plans to conduct a random audit of the March 12 …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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3/11/24
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The Olympia City Council will hold a public hearing on March 19 at 6 pm to receive feedback from community members on proposed amendments to OMC Chapter 5.82 relating to the rental housing code.
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Tumwater City Council adopted the fourth edition of the county’s hazard mitigation plan on Tuesday, March 5.
The council adopted the current edition of the regional mitigation plan in …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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3/11/24
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has taken a significant step in recognizing and celebrating the contributions of women throughout history by officially proclaiming March as Women's …
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By JC Medina
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3/11/24
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Are you ready to discover your true career path? The Thurston Chamber Foundation presents Find Your Future (FYF) 2024! Find Your Future redefines career exploration and development. Are you a …
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3/11/24
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Do you like trees? Then you should be a big fan of infill housing. That means building up, not out, and putting houses where we’ve already cut down all the trees. But Thurston County could …
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“The board's December 14, 2023 decision to open a 90-day public comment period for closing Madison and/or McKenny was arbitrary, capricious and contrary to law,” Thurston County Superior …
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Thousands of Puget Sound Energy (PSE) customers woke up to dark houses this morning; the electricity went out at 7:40 a.m. for more than 12,000 residences and businesses in the Tumwater, Delphi, …
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The county’s solar farm project in the closed landfill at the Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center (WARC) is moving forward.
The Board of County Commissioners approved an agreement on …
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) authorized the Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) Environmental Health Division to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Offutt …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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3/8/24
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Efforts to establish a Downtown Improvement District (DID) in Olympia failed to gain enough support from property owners, according to Todd Cutts, who led the steering committee spearheading the …
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During the Lacey City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 5, two residents expressed their frustration over escalating water bills and ongoing pest problems stemming from nearby construction.
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Thurston County’s Social Services Housing and Homeless Prevention Coordinator Keylee Marineau said relocations from homeless camps to the Maple Court Enhanced Shelter in Lacey are ongoing.
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The Olympia City Council approved changes to the Evergreen Park Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning regulations to allow mixed-use commercial and multifamily development.
The approval was …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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3/7/24
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The Olympia City Council proclaimed March 9, 2024, as Billy Frank Jr. Day to honor and recognize the life and legacy of the Nisqually activist.
The proclamation commemorated Frank Jr.'s …
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While acknowledging the Olympia School District Board's autonomy over educational decisions, Mayor Dontae Payne said the city would continue engaging with district leaders on the school closure …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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3/6/24
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The Olympia School District (OSD) Board held a public hearing about the possible closing of McKenny Elementary School last Thursday, February 29.
Several schoolchildren, parents, and community …
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The newly revamped Pilot Travel Center in Tumwater donated $10,000 to the Tumwater School District (TSD) to honor its remodel and its commitment to giving back, as stated in its press release.
A …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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3/6/24
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Tumwater is set to receive $700,000 in grants to fund various planning activities to redevelop the old brewery site and the former Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on Capitol …
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After the end of the NCAA Div II regular season, the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) has released the bracket and schedule for the men’s basketball regional championship, with …
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By Vince Zafra
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3/6/24
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