The Evergreen State College outdoor track and field team had a productive weekend competing in the Pacific Lutheran University Open last March 15 to16 at Parkland in Tacoma, highlighted by their haul …
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By Vince Zafra
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3/21/24
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At Tuesday's Olympia City Council meeting, 29 community members expressed various views on rental protections and relocation assistance. Some called the proposed amendments "thinly veiled rent …
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Lloyd’s Automotive and Transmission Specialists has a new owner, Jason Faust.
The full-service automotive shop has operated in downtown Olympia since 1963. It started as a family-run …
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By Jay Fratt
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3/20/24
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) discussed the possible acquisition of night vision binocular systems during its agenda-setting meeting on Tuesday, March 12.
The first …
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Seeking to facilitate expansion of fiber optic capacity in the county, the Board of County Commissioners approved on Tuesday, March 19, a nonexclusive franchise for Mashell Telecom, Inc., which is …
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Witness the splendor of Olympia Family Theater (OFT)’s 2024 Gala at the South Puget Sound Community College as the night transports you to the whimsical world of The Wizard …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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3/20/24
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Capital Mall Triangle Subarea update plans include increasing street connections, affordable housing
Olympia Community Planning and Development senior planner David Ginther outlined key recommendations in the proposed Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Plan, focusing on various aspects of transportation, …
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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.
There is …
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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.
At …
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