Civil rights advocate and Lacey Equity Commissioner Thelma Jackson raised concerns that there seemed to be a discrepancy between the equity efforts laid out by North Thurston Public Schools …
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Olympia councilmembers are hesitant to take action on the proposal for the aquatic facility, which the Parks department recommended to expand the project’s feasibility study into developing a …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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3/1/23
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After a steep drop in 2020, Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) assistant planner Casey Mauck said they saw a 4% increase in greenhouse gas emissions as the community rebounded after …
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The Port of Olympia Commission authorized Executive Director Sam Gibboney to sign an agreement with the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) to provide the Port with project management and support …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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2/28/23
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Olympia is accepting applications for a Poet Laureate in its efforts to engage the community in the literary arts.
“Olympia’s take on the position of Poet Laureate is less an honorary …
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Olympia School District (OSD) is currently preparing itself for a reduced budget for the coming school year.
“We don't have a new deficit number for you tonight, but we are working on that …
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After being recommended by the Planning Commission, Olympia’s Land Use and Environment Committee recommended to the city council amendments to the municipal code relating to the application of …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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2/27/23
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Staffing challenges continue to affect Lacey Museum operations despite it being open all year in 2022 following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
Lacey Museum Curator Erin Quinn Valcho laid out …
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By JC Medina
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2/27/23
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Superintendent Patrick Murphy declared the third week of March as Education Support Professionals Week during the regular meeting of the Olympia School District last February 23.
Education support …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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2/27/23
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Following the contamination from previous drug manufacturing, the plan to convert the Days Inn motel into a shelter for the homeless might be postponed until May this year, said Planning Commissioner …
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Olympia Police Department (OPD) reported motor vehicle theft, vehicle prowl, retail theft (shoplifting), residential burglary, and commercial burglary as the most common crimes against property in …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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2/23/23
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A new promotional role of a Fire Prevention Officer II is set to be added to the Tumwater Fire Department.
Chief Examiner James Trujillo discussed the details of the new role during the Tumwater …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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2/23/23
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Port of Olympia Commissioners Joe Downing and Bob Iyall disclosed that they were being asked to endorse a ballot proposition on April 25 that would determine the formation of a Regional Fire …
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The City of Lacey is studying the possibility of implementing a stipend program for its advisory boards and commissions.
The recommendation stemmed from the 2023 work plan of the Commission of …
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By JC Medina
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2/22/23
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Scholarship for career and technical education students now open
Award covers up to two years of college tuition; Available statewide
For Immediate Release
Feb. 22, …
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2/22/23
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Over the past two decades, Walla Walla has become a destination for wine lovers who travel to the region to enjoy some of its more than 120 wineries, stay in the area’s boutique hotels, and …
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The Tumwater City Council reviewed a new logo last week and will be presented it for adoption at tomorrow's meeting, set to start at 7 p.m.
The current logo was adopted in 1983, according to a …
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Tumwater is deliberating abolishing its street tree permitting process to streamline costs.
“The city does not necessarily need to implement a street tree permitting process. We did receive …
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The Port of Olympia Commission shared that the replacement of the roof for the Lacey Commerce Business Center was completed, during a meeting on Monday, February 13.
A 2019 assessment of the …
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During its public meeting on Thursday, February 16, the city council officially proclaimed the month of February as Black History Month.
The council said the proclamation is a way to honor and …
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By JC Medina
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2/17/23
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