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A dramatic view of the clearcut forest showing the bare hills of Green Cove Creek Watershed from a drone photo.
Logged for investment return, now reclaimed for conservation
In June, neighbors near 20th Avenue NW and Cooper Point Road were surprised by a logging operation about which that they had had no meaningful notice. Many trees in a beautiful, forested area were … more
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These are the residence buildings at Quince Street Village, four of dozens already moved from the Mitigation Site in downtown Olympia.
Quince Street Village welcomes its first residents from Franklin Street Mitigation Site
Quince Street Village, the new location for Olympia’s Mitigation Site project for the homeless, accepted its first batch of 12 occupants on Monday, August 1. According to the city’s … more
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Engineering and planning supervisor Susan Clark was at the Utilities Advisory Committee meeting on Aug. 4, 2022, to discuss the six-year projects for stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water utilities.
Olympia considering seeking federal grants to pay for water and wastewater projects
    Olympia  is contemplating applying for federal Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grants to fund the city's utilities projects. The Federal Emergency … more
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Multiple felony charges for Olympia man who allegedly stole from store, swung knife at employees
An Olympia man was charged with multiple felonies and a gross misdemeanor after allegedly stealing from a grocery store and swinging a knife at employees who attempted to stop him. Javier Mendoza, … more
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Lacey councilmember Robin Vasquez attended her first board meeting as the newest addition to the Thurston County Board of Health yesterday.
Lacey’s Robin Vazquez is Thurston’s new member of County Board of Health
Lacey city council member Robin Vazquez attended her first board meeting as the newest addition to the Thurston County Board of Health (BOH) yesterday, August 2. “I’m excited to be a … more
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) authorized the Public Works Department to execute its road safety project with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).
Thurston to spend $1.4M grant on road safety improvements
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) authorized the county’s Public Works Department to proceed with its road safety project with the Washington State Department of Transportation … more
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The scales of justice represent the balance between fairness and injustice.
Oly man allegedly mugs woman, threatens to throw her in ice box
An Olympia man was arrested after he allegedly demanded money and threatened to throw a woman in a gas station ice box. Olympia police arrested Casey Jay Arbogast, 51, on July 29 after a reported … more
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Historic Preservation officer Marygrace Goddu discussed with the committee members the timeline for implementing the Cultural Access program during the Community Livability and Public Safety meeting on July 27, 2022.
Olympia looks to get a head start on figuring out how to spend its new arts tax
The Olympia Community Livability and Public Safety Committee will recommend to the city council the creation of an ad hoc committee to support the startup of the Inspire Olympia! Cultural Access … more
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Public Works Transportation project engineer Joey Johnson discussed five enhanced bike lane proposals at the Olympia Planning Committee meeting on Aug. 1, 2022.
Olympia transport group proposes enhanced bike lanes on streets
The Olympia Public Works Transportation Group proposed the inclusion of enhanced bike lanes in the Engineering Design and Development Standards or EDDS, tying it to future road works in the … more
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"America's jails and prisons have become de-facto mental health providers, at great cost to the well-being of people with mental health conditions." ~ National Alliance on Mental Illness
Oly man claims rape, allegedly attacks responding officer
Two officers who were responding to a disturbance call were allegedly assaulted by the subject of the call when they arrived at the scene. According to Olympia police, officers were dispatched to … more
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Olympia Arts Program manager Stephanie Johnson and Arts Commission vice chair Kathryn Dorgan briefed the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee members on the proposed Artist in Residence program during its meeting on July 27, 2022.
Olympia committee seeks to launch arts program for those transitioning out of homelessness
A City of Olympia committee hopes to partnewith Drexel House to seek an Artist in Residence, who would lead a program which aims to increase access to the arts for underserved communities. Arts … more
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"America's jails and prisons have become de-facto mental health providers, at great cost to the well-being of people with mental health conditions." ~ National Alliance on Mental Illness
Olympia man allegedly chokes dad
An Olympia man was charged with two felonies after allegedly choking his own father because of his father’s spending habits and girlfriend. Olympia police arrested the 32-year old suspect on … more
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The RFA committee members voted to recommend Option 4 for fire governing board structure during the RFA planning committee meeting on July 25, 2022.
Who would run the proposed regional fire authority?
If voters approve the proposed Regional Fire Authority (RFA) of Olympia and Tumwater, its governing board would likely be composed of one individual appointed by each city council and five citizens … more
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The scales of justice represent the balance between fairness and injustice.
Missing taillights lead to arrest of alleged fentanyl user
  An Olympia man was charged with a drug-related felony following a traffic stop that was initiated due to missing taillights. Daniel Ray Rigley, 37, was charged with unlawful possession of … more
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This image shows United States artillery technology that might or might not be the same as that being used in training at Joint Base Lewis McChord on July 22, 2021. The image is from July 26 to July 29, 2022
JBLM to hold demo and artillery exercises this week
Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) will hold artillery and demolitions training starting tomorrow midnight, July 26 through Friday, July 29, 11:53 p.m. [sic]. Residents living near the 90,000-acre … more
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At the Olympia Finance Committee meeting held on July 20, 2022, Finance Director Aaron Miller discussed the impact of RFA in the city and the effect on property tax collections.
Combined fire departments could reduce Olympia’s fire expense; 'excess' may address future costs
The creation of the Regional Fire Authority, merging the fire agencies of Olympia and Tumwater, could reduce Olympia's expenses and address "bow wave" items in the budget, according to Finance … more
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Community Planning and Development senior planner Cari Hornbein gave an overview of the consultant's evaluation of Neighborhood Centers on July 21, 2022. This chart indicates each location's potential success as a Neighborhood Center .
5 Neighborhood Centers have the potential to succeed, says Olympia planner
Olympia identified five locations the city considers ideal for its Neighborhood Centers during its Land Use and Environment Committee meeting yesterday, July 21. Puget Pantry, San Francisco Street … more
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Sandjay Property, through Barghausen Consulting Engineers, submitted a proposal to build a 32-lot single-family detached residential subdivision at 2020 Lister Road NE in Olympia. The Site Plan Committee reviewed the plan on July 13, 2022.
New subdivision proposed for Lister Road
The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee yesterday held a proposal for a 32-lot single-family detached residential subdivision on a 4.7-acre parcel area at 2020 Lister Road NE. Ivana Halvorsen, of … more
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Tenino Depot Museum Pioneer Village- Depot MuseumJuly 22 10:00am-4:00pm, July 23 10:00am-5:00pm, July 24 11:00am-3:00pm Do you enjoy making antler jewelry, apple cider, making, blacksmithing, … more
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Parking staff surveyed the Downtown area in August and October of 2021; and the data shows relatively low parking demand
Olympia revises proposal on downtown exempt parking area for new construction
Olympia’s Community Planning & Development Department discussed the revisions for the proposed Downtown exempt parking area on Monday, July 18, during the meeting of the city Planning … more
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