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The Olympia City Council last night approved the first reading of the interlocal agreement that would support a regionally coordinated implementation of the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan (TCMP).
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Councilmember and LEOFF chair Jim Cooper asked the board to take a moment and reflect on "an important day in history" to pay tribute to the law enforcement and firefighters who served during critical emergencies.
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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9/12/23
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The Olympia Law Enforcement and Fire Fighter (LEOFF) Disability Board is contemplating reevaluating its medical and dental reimbursement policy to improve the implementation of the reimbursement …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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9/12/23
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The Racial Equity Work Group for Thurston County met with the Board of County Commissioners to discuss their plans and goals for the Racial Equity Action Plan.
Racial Equity Program Manager Devi …
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During a board meeting last Thursday, September 7, the Olympia School District (OSD) held the first reading of the Series 3000 concerning student policies.
The board reviewed the recommended …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/12/23
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Amelia Layton, head staff of the Olympia Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC), presented the updated LTAC policy to make the program accessible and equitable and provide an easier process for …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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9/11/23
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The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) met to discuss plans and updates regarding Lodging Tax applications and fund allocation for the upcoming years.
Discussions centered on determining the …
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By Jerome Tuaño
Thurston County is looking to acquire up to 2,650 acre-feet of water rights in the Chehalis Basin.
The Board of County Commissioners, together with the …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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9/11/23
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On Wednesday, the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission conference on a proposed 35-unit residential development on 8th and Adams Street.
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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9/8/23
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Criminal Justice Regional Program Manager Leah Landon presented the first version of the formal proposal for Thurston County’s Court Alternative Program (TC-CAP) to the Board of County …
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Lacey has officially proclaimed September 19 of this year as National Voter Registration Day.
The Lacey City Council said it encourages all eligible community members to register to vote , to …
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By JC Medina
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9/8/23
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A 15-year-old Capital High School (CHS) student from Olympia was detained on the morning of Wednesday, September 6 for bringing a concealed firearm onto the campus.
Yesterday was his first court …
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County Manager Ramiro Chavez has resigned effective October 5 to become the City of Tacoma’s new public works director.
In a two-to-one vote, the Thurston Board of County Commissioners is …
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At a Wednesday, September 6 meeting, the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee approved the land use approval for the Nisqually Healing Center project, located at 3663 Pacific Avenue SE.
The …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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9/7/23
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners and county staff deliberated on the new guidelines released by the US Department of Treasury in spending the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds.
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By JC Medina
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9/7/23
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Principal Planner Joyce Phillips met with Olympia's Planning Commission yesterday, September 7, to answer questions regarding the latest updates to the preliminary Capital Facilities Plan (CFP).
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/7/23
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Plum Street Village, one of Olympia's programs to combat homelessness, will transition into a workforce entry-supported home village to empower residents to secure permanent housing.
Plum Street …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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9/7/23
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Each week is an exciting one with the people in Thurston County. Check the upcoming events below to plan your week.
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9/7/23
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The Board of County Commissioners commemorated the tragic events on September 11, 2001, known as the “worst terrorist attack on US soil, by proclaiming this year’s 9-11 as a Day of …
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By JC Medina
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9/6/23
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Thurston County’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) received a briefing on the Self-Insurance Analysis & 2023 Insurance Renewal during a meeting yesterday, September 5.
Tammy …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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9/6/23
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