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At the Olympia City Council meeting held Tuesday, November 22, 2022, council members directed city staff to develop an ordinance for the 2023 budget to be considered for adoption on December 6.
Olympia approves 2023 operating budget recommendation
The Olympia City Council has approved the Finance Committee and City Manager Jay Burney's 2023 operating budget recommendation at a meeting on Tuesday, November 22. The city council also approved … more
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Council members Greenstein, Kunkel, and Miller, along with Mayor Andry Ryder voted against an ordinance removing the council from the land use review process.
Lacey city council asserts participation in land use review process
Lacey city council rejected an ordinance removing their part from the land use review process during a meeting held yesterday, November 17. Voting 4-3, this ordinance would have allowed … more
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Olympia senior planner and staff liaison Joyce Phillips briefed the commissioner on the work plan for 2023 during the Planning Commission meeting on Monday, November 21, 2022.
Olympia Planning Commission to continue policy discussion on Capital Mall Triangle plan, housing
The Olympia Planning Commission will carry on discussions about policy issues on Neighborhood Centers, the Capital Mall Triangle subarea plan, and the Housing Action plan. "These issues often take … more
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Tumwater's sustainability coordinator Alyssa Jones Wood presented to the public works committee an ordinance outlining the city’s compost procurement policy.
Tumwater's looking at steps for a future composting program
Tumwater’s public works committee recommended to the city council an ordinance outlining a compost procurement policy as required by HB 1799 during a meeting held  November 17. … more
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At the Land Use and Environmental Committee meeting held on November 17, 2022, Olympia senior planner David Ginther showed a map showing high concentrations of renters, BIPOC, and low-income households vulnerable to Capital Mall Triangle subarea development.
Capital Mall Triangle development threatens residents’ housing security, says city planner
"High concentrations of renters, BIPOC [black, indigenous and people of color], and low-income households in/near the Triangle subarea" are vulnerable to economic displacement when Olympia redevelops … more
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Lacey’s historical commission agreed to include door handles from the Sears building and two photo albums in the city museum.
Lacey Museum gains photos from Alternative Fuel Fair and shopping center door handles
Lacey’s Historical Commission accepted two acquisitions for the Lacey Museum during a meeting held yesterday, November 16. The first acquisition is the door handles from the Sears building … more
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Olympia Housing Program Specialist Christa Lenssen updated the Land Use and Environmental Committee on the rental housing registration program at the committee meeting on November 17, 2022.
Olympia closer to imposing registration for rental housing
Christa Lenssen, Olympia's housing program specialist, briefed the Land Use and Environmental Committee members on the rental housing registration program the city is considering establishing. At … more
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At the Finance Committee meeting on November 17, 2022, Public Works Director Mark Russell requested the Finance Committee and the Land Use and Environmental Committee to evaluate the sidewalk repair policy.
Sidewalks in Olympia may get a big overhaul
In addressing the public's outcry for sidewalks, Public Works Director Mark Russell has requested the Land Use and Environmental Committee and the Finance Committee to evaluate sidewalk policy and … more
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Two Thurston County men arrested on alleged child sexual abuse involvement
Two Thurston County men were among 12 individuals arrested in Lewis County over the weekend on suspicion of involvement in child sexual abuse and exploitation. The multi-agency operation, dubbed … more
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The Washington State Department of Commerce, Thurston County, and the City of Lacey will partner with the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) in transforming a hotel into an enhanced shelter.
Lacey holds public forum on converting hotel to homeless shelter
The Washington State Department of Commerce, Thurston County, and the City of Lacey held two public forums on a supportive housing acquisition project in the afternoon and evening on Wednesday, … more
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The Commission on Equity and the Board Of Park Commissioners had a joint meeting to review the Lacey Parks, Culture & Recreation’s (LPCR) drafted improvements to its Corporate Sponsorship Policy.
Lacey Parks and Equity Commission meet jointly to discuss Corporate Sponsorship Policy improvements
The Lacey Commission On Equity and Board Of Park Commissioners had a joint meeting to review the Lacey Parks, Culture & Recreation’s (LPCR) drafted improvements to the Corporate Sponsorship … more
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At Olympia's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting on November 16, 2022, members started working on criteria to evaluate 15 candidates for the BPAC seats.
Olympia committee to review 15 applicants for bicycle and pedestrian committee seats
There are 15 applicants for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), which will have four vacancies in 2023, announced Olympia Strategic Communications Director Kellie Purce Braseth … more
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"A beautiful new library card designed by artist Ovila Mailhot, Coast Salish (Sto:lo and Nlaka’pamux Nations) graphic artist and designer. The card is available at all locations while supplies last," Taniah Najih wrote.
TRL Celebrates Native American History throughout November
Timberland Regional Library (TRL) invites the community to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of Native people throughout November. November is … more
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The scales of justice represent the balance between fairness and injustice.
Grays Harbor Sheriff Darrin Wallace’s statement on the Monday shooting incident
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 … more
At the Olympia City Council meeting held Tuesday, November 15, 2022, City Manager Jay Burney briefed the councilmembers on the proposal to include in the 2023 budget the full-time positions in various departments.
Olympia’s 2023 budget proposes to add 9 full-time city staff
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 … more
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The Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Board had a special meeting on Tuesday, November 15.
Proposed Regional Fire Authority’s property tax shift and fee would not occur until 2024
“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 … more
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Tumwater Fire Chief Brian Hurley and Mayor Debbie Sullivan awarded fire prevention officer Mark Armstrong (left) with a plaque recognizing him as 2022’s Firefighter of the Year.
Mark Armstrong is Tumwater’s Firefighter of the Year
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 … more
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A layout of Preserve Park which will be located on Aster Street and 91st Street.
Tumwater picks contractor to build new park in The Preserve
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 … more
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At the Olympia City Council meeting held Tuesday, November 15, 2022, councilmembers recognized FAITH Alliance for providing safe houses for homeless people. 
Olympia thanks FAITH Alliance for providing micro houses to homeless
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. … more
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Karen Reed, a consultant for the plan Regional Fire Authority, updated the public on the new FBC cost. At a public hearing held Monday, November 14, 2022, she presented tables reflecting the lower weights and FBC cost under Option 5. 
Regional Fire Authority committee updates public: New Fire Benefit Charge option to lower its cost
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 … more
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