Puget Sound Estuarium (PSE) has stopped pursuing tenancy in the Port of Olympia’s planned Waterfront Center, Strategic Initiatives Director Camille St. Onge told the Port Commission on Monday, …
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After the court decided to halt school closure processes last week, Olympia School District (OSD)’s 2023-2024 projected ending fund balance (EFB) is now set to $9,800,927 million.
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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3/19/24
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The Lacey Historical Commission has opened nominations for the 2024 Ken Balsley Lacey Historian of the Year Award in celebration of Lacey History Month in May.
Nominations will be accepted until …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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3/19/24
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Various stakeholders voiced their opinions on the potential changes to the Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District during the Lacey Planning Commission's public hearing on Wednesday, March 13.
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The Thurston County Board of Health (BOH) officially proclaimed March 31 as International Transgender Visibility Day during its meeting on March 12.
The board’s proclamation acknowledges …
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After another successful campaign in this year’s Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) men’s basketball season, the South Puget Sound Community College Clippers commended their hoopers who …
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By Vince Zafra
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3/18/24
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Tumwater Tree Board’s latest tree inventory shows that trees in Tumwater city facilities store 1,968 tons of carbon dioxide.
Combined with the carbon stored in sample trees from large city …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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3/15/24
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Tumwater Public Health and Safety Committee recommended the extension of the city’s contracts with Medic One and Washington State Patrol (WSP) on Tuesday, March 12.
The Medic One agreement …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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3/15/24
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As of March 14, Inspire Olympia received 23 applications for funding, program manager Marygrace Goddu reported at the Arts Commission meeting on Thursday, March 14.
As the deadline for …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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3/15/24
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Assistant County Manager Robert Gelder shared a wrap-up of the legislative session with Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Wednesday, March 13.
The 2024 regular legislative …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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3/15/24
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An incorrectly installed water heater caused the carbon monoxide poisoning accident at Evergreen State College, Washington State Patrol’s (WSP) investigation found.
In a press release on …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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3/15/24
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Tumwater’s protection class rating was upgraded from a score of 4 to 3, Fire Chief Brian Hurley told the Tumwater Public Health and Safety Committee on Tuesday, March 12.
The rating, which …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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3/14/24
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Thurston Regional Planning Council senior planner Paul Brewster proposed setting aside up to $1 million in federal transportation grant funds for trail preservation projects in the county.
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The Board of County Commissioners is considering an agreement with the nonprofit PARC Foundation of Thurston County to help the county with various park projects.
Assistant Director of Public …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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3/14/24
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The Lacey City Council has officially designated March as American Red Cross Month, honoring the humanitarian efforts of volunteers and donors in the community.
The proclamation, signed by Mayor …
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By JC Medina
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3/14/24
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The state legislature allocated $2 million of its 2024 supplemental capital budget under SB 5950 , passed on March 6 last week, for Tumwater’s gopher habitat acquisition project.
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Lacey City Manager Rick Walk says Lacey continues to see significant growth and development across various sectors, from housing to economic expansion, while emphasizing diversity and inclusion.
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With $154,000 of federal funds available through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, Olympia seeks proposals from housing authorities, nonprofit organizations, or municipalities for …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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3/13/24
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Saint Martin’s University has been awarded a grant of $105,231 by the Washington State Achievement Council (WSAC) to enhance its nursing program.
The school announced in its press release …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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3/13/24
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In the debut season of their women’s wrestling program, the Evergreen State College Geoducks has already soared to new heights as they represented Washington in the Women’s Wrestling …
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By Vince Zafra
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3/13/24
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