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We are writing to say “Hurrah!” to the City of Olympia Council and City Manager.
At the Tuesday, August 21, Olympia City Council meeting the Council approved a resolution rescinding …
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8/24/23
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“Simply showing up and being in the room leads to better behavior by our elected officials, policymakers, and their staff,” according to organizers launching a new group that would …
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The housing element of Tumwater’s new comprehensive plan will require the most work among other portions of the plan as city staff would have to consider new state legislations, Planning …
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The current Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a public hearing on September 19, Monday to get the community's insights on the proposed changes for the Planning Commission as Thurston …
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By JC Medina
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8/23/23
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners convened to address objections concerning the proposed rates and fees within Offut Lake Management District No. 24.
The session was a response to the …
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The Olympia City Council is considering increasing sales tax by 0.1% to support transportation projects, Transportation Director Sophie Stimson announced at the Planning Commission meeting on Monday.
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Olympia is inviting community members to watch the chinook salmon run currently happening in the city’s waters.
In a social media post , the city announced that chinook salmon ( …
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During the agenda-setting meeting earlier today, Homeless Prevention and Affordable Housing Coordinator Keylee Marineau reported that 15 more beds are available at the Maple Court homeless …
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Pedestrian improvements are planned for the Olympia Transit Center at the northwest corner of the property, which will add accessibility and reduce trip hazards, among other goals.
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Lacey joined other communities in Washington in proclaiming August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day.
During its public meeting on August 17, the Lacey City Council said the city joined the One …
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By JC Medina
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8/21/23
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A “full access” ceramics studio opened on August 20 in downtown Olympia. Flipped Pot Ceramics Studio is the passion of Jessica St. Louis, a former teacher and now first-time business …
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Olympia Community Planning & Development Director Leonard Bauer explained how the 20-year Comprehensive Plan aims to prepare the city’s development for the future.
In a post on the …
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JM Simpson - jm@theJOLTnews.com - is a veteran photojournalist who lives in Lacey.
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By JM Simpson
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8/21/23
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During the agenda-setting and commissioner’s meeting last August 15, County Manager Ramiro Chavez reported that the county’s public works is the recipient of a $3 million grant.
The …
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Tumwater School District (TSD) Superintendent Kevin Bogatin presented the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget during a forum yesterday, August 17.
“I want to start tonight centering this …
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council is seeking input and ideas from community members regarding regional natural disaster planning by participating in an online survey .
According to Paul …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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8/18/23
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Lacey has jump-started the work on the city’s Comprehensive Plan Update for 2025 by drafting a working calendar for next year, Planning Manager Ryan Andrews said during the city’s …
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By JC Medina
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8/17/23
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The Lacey Museum received a $15,000 worth of funding as grant from the Diversity in Local History to fund an intern who would assist with the Stories of the South Sound oral history project.
The …
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Rudy Rudolph, now Port of Olympia’s interim executive director, said that he would work to maintain the continuity of operations after the Port Commission placed Executive Director Sam Gibboney …
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The Olympia City Council tackled the proposed rental housing registration and inspection program, which aims to improve housing quality, tenant protection, and education.
At the city council …
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