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Olympia City Manager Jay Burney has named Matt Morris the city’s new Chief of its Fire Department.
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/27/23
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Lacey City Council has greenlit its draft Comprehensive Water System Plan (WSP) to be sent to the Washington State Department of Health (DOH).
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By JC Medina
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10/27/23
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Demand for food support among Tumwater students has increased in the past two months, Sierra Abrams of the non-profit TOGETHER! told Tumwater City Council.
Abrams, director of TOGETHER!’s …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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10/26/23
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The North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) had a joint meeting with the Lacey City Council last Tuesday, October 24, to discuss its four-year levy.
Troy Oliver, Assistant Superintendent for …
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Olympia aims to secure a $10-million grant from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to increase homeownership opportunities for low-income individuals.
Jacinda Steltjes, the …
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To nature enthusiasts and salmon aficionados, join the Capitol Land Trust (CLT) and Puget Sound Estuarium at the Bayshore Preserve to witness the migration of thousands of chum salmon making their …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/26/23
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How much money needs to be repeatedly thrown at dealing with the issue of homelessness? Apparently there is no cap. Millions continue to be spent and new dollars allocated for programs that show very …
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Members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 47B are getting a raise. The Port of Olympia Commission authorized a memorandum of understanding on Monday, October 23, to raise the …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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10/25/23
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Three community members spoke against the expansion of the Multi-Family Tax Exemption (MFTE) program, which they said was a tax shift subsidizing developers at the expense of the homeowners.
On …
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The Intercity Transit Authority (ITA) Board recently revealed the three finalists in their search for the agency's new General Manager.
Chosen from a pool of nearly 100 applicants “from …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/25/23
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The Tumwater Planning Commission shared updates on their 2025 Comprehensive Plan – with a focus on conservation, climate, and development code updates – yesterday, October 24.
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The North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) Board of Directors met with the Lacey City Council last night to report on the progress of collaborative programs, highlighting the district’s …
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The Port of Olympia Commission is looking to create a new deputy position to assist the port’s future executive director.
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The Lacey Commission on Equity is set to hold a community forum for immigrant communities on Wednesday, November 8, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lacey Timberland Library.
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Olympia's Community Plan and Development (CPD) officials proposed increases to several development fee rates as part of its proposed budget for next year.
CPD Director Leonard Bauer and CDP …
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The Olympia City Council recognized 13 middle school students whose artwork is featured in the 2024 Water Resources Stewardship Through Art calendar on Tuesday, October 17.
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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10/24/23
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The Lacey City Council officially voted to authorize its city manager to sign the interlocal agreement (ILA) for the coordinated implementation of the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan (TCMP).
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Tumwater is looking to administer the collection of sewer connection fees at Sienna II, a residential development on Littlerock Road near Black Hills High School.
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By Jerome Tuaño
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10/23/23
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At Tuesday, October 17's Olympia City Council meeting, community member Gary Altman expressed frustration with the growing homeless encampment near his 911 Fifth Avenue SE residence.
Altman, who …
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Now nearing its approval and adoption, Thurston County’s 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Plan will be sent out for public comment
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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10/23/23
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