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On 11-14-22 at approximately 1138 hours, a citizen called 911 to report a suspicious vehicle at the Chevron gas station located at 1366 Rush Rd in Napavine, WA. A Napavine police officer was …
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11/17/22
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Olympia City Manager Jay Burney has proposed that the city include more than nine new positions in various departments in the 2023 budget, which he said has limited impact on the general fund.
The …
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“If the RFA passes up the ballot in April of 2023, the shift of property tax and any resulting general fund expense reduction will not occur until 2024.”
Jay Burney, Olympia city …
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Tumwater named fire prevention officer Mark Armstrong as the 2022 Firefighter of the Year during a city council meeting yesterday, November 15.
Fire Chief Brian Hurley presented Armstrong with a …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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11/16/22
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Tumwater city council authorized Mayor Debbie Sullivan to sign a contract with Tapani Inc for the construction of the Preserve Park during a meeting held yesterday, November 15.
Preserve Park will …
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The Olympia City Council on Tuesday, November 15, recognized Faith Alliance Initiative for Tiny Houses (FAITH) for their invaluable work to provide safe and healthy housing in the community. …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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11/16/22
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The Regional Fire Authority (RFA) planning committee has updated the public on the new development regarding the Fire Benefit Charge (FBC) calculation, which would lower the fee for property owners …
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The Regional Fire Authority planning committee, on Monday, November 14, opened a public hearing for Olympia and Tumwater community members to listen to the community members' opinions on the proposed …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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11/15/22
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Port Commissioners Amy Evans Harding objected to the planned Marine Center, citing concerns about how the project will be funded.
“I do not think this is a good use of public funds,” …
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Tumwater committee supports adding Cowlitz to Oregon National Historic Trail
By Jerome Tuaño
Tumwater’s General Government Committee forwarded to the city council a resolution …
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I am an Olympia resident, and a former Thurston PUD Commissioner.
I support quality fire service, and recognize the need for adequate funding to assure an adequate and capable response to …
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LACEY, WA, November 14, 2022: Virgil Clarkson, former City of Lacey Mayor and City Councilmember, passed away early Sunday, November 13.
Clarkson, one of the longest-serving councilmembers in …
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11/15/22
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The Olympia LEOFF (Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter) Disability Board convened on Monday, November 14, for the hearing aid request from a 71-year-old patient who has served six years in the …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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11/15/22
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Petitioners against the plans to reconfigure Olympia Regional Airport will meet tomorrow, November 15, starting at 7 p.m. at the Olympia Center, Multipurpose Room A, 222 Columbia …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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11/14/22
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A recent survey by the Olympia School District (OSD) shows that students have a falling opinion of several aspects of school life.
Interim Chief Academic Officer and staff of Teaching and Learning …
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The Olympia's Arts Commission on Thursday, November 10, opened a public hearing for the Martin Way and Pacific Avenue Art Crossing Public Art concept plan, with two community members pitching in …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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11/14/22
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There are people who appreciate the wild, forested greenness of Washington State and there are those who see land as a resource to be exploited. There are those who work and live in harmony with …
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The Olympia School Board’s unanimous decision to appoint Talauna Reed to the board has sparked vocal hate cloaked in concern. Ms. Reed is the first African American board member and has …
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A citizens’ advocacy group working to stop consideration of building an airport in Thurston County is holding an open meeting this Monday, November 14.
“Stop the Thurston …
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Lacey City Manager Scott Spence expressed optimism that the city can still proceed with the plan to build a police station despite the 'hyper-escalation' in the construction cost, which is now …
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