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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Superintendents from Thurston County schools met with the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) at a meeting last February 28 to share district updates.
“We don't have any particular …
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Tumwater City Council is looking to extend the city’s partnership with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to provide each other with mutual assistance in controlling …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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3/5/24
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) is considering adjustments to licensing fees for animals residing in the unincorporated areas of the county.
As discussed during the check-in …
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Most people across the nation already assume they will be choosing between Joe Biden and Donald Trump for president in November. Trump has won all the Republican primary contests so far, and the Democrats aren’t likely to throw tradition out the window and pick someone else to lead their party this year.
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3/5/24
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Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) granted 19th District State Representative Joel McEntire a leave of absence (LOA) and appointed his stepdaughter Lilian Hale to temporarily serve …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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3/5/24
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Standing in his makeshift house next to the wetlands in the east side of The Jungle, yesterday, Mike commented that he was free.
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Olympia Police Chief Rich Allen announced on Wednesday that the department plans to utilize the $100,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce to implement an automated license plate …
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The Lacey Planning Commission received a comprehensive briefing regarding newly passed laws for middle housing and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
Lacey Housing Coordinator Jennifer Adams …
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The Port of Olympia Commission authorized the sale of two Cleanwater Center buildings to real estate firm Launch Negotiations, LLC, on Monday, February 26.
Real Estate Senior Manager Clarita …
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The PARC Foundation of Thurston County announced its 2024 Community Grant Program, which is aimed at supporting local non-profit organizations and government agencies.
PARC stands for parks, …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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3/1/24
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The Port of Olympia Commissioned authorized a contract extension with the law firm supporting the port with union negotiations on Monday, February 26.
The contract is with CSD Attorneys-at-Law, …
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Olympia's Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for a cottage community project at 1937 7th Avenue SE.
At the presubmission conference on Wednesday, local developers Michael Miltimore and …
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners invites public participation in the review process for proposed comprehensive plan amendments and development regulation changes for the 2024-25 dockets.
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Beverage can manufacturer Crown Cork & Seal Company (Crown) agreed to pay $1,945,305 as penalties due to its violations of air quality regulations, a news release by the Olympic Region Clean Air …
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Olympia appeared to be progressing slower than other regional jurisdictions, according to an observation shared by Hearing Examiner Mark Scheibmeir before the city council on Tuesday.
Based on …
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