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When the National Weather Service issues a Red Flag Warning, it's truly urgent.
Red Flag Warning - Hot and dry weather creates fire hazard conditions for Thurston County
Red Flag Warning issued September 5 at 2:23PM PDT until September 7 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WAThe National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Red FlagWarning for hot, dry and unstable … more
The Olympia Parks Planning Department proposes a 9th Avenue section conversion to parkland. At the August 31, 2022 meeting, the Site Plan Committee postponed the proposal review.
Olympia Site Plan Committee postpones review of Rebecca Howard Park project
The presubmission conference on the proposed project for Rebecca Howard Park was postponed yesterday, August 31, by the Olympia Site Plan Committee. The project would provide community members with a … more
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Salmon Romance by Pat Mcvay, medium red cedar. Percival Plinth Project sculptures on Percival Landing.
Olympia Arts Commission: 2 sculpture pieces win People's Choice Award
'Salmon Romance' by Pat McVay and 'Underwater Disagreement' by Eileen Lagasse are the 2022 Percival Plinth People's Choice winners, Arts Commission chair Jim Burlingame announced at the Olympia City … more
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Jill Severn
The downhill slope of summer
We’re on the downhill slope of summer. We may still have some hot weather, but the signs of the coming change of season are everywhere: Unwatered grass has turned from green to gold. School … more
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The area encircled in red shows one of two burn sites proposed by Kaufman Entities and Puget Western, located at 3111 93rd Avenue SW in Tumwater.
Prescribed burning in Tumwater to be permissible after amendments to municipal code
Prescribed burning in Tumwater will soon be permissible after the city's public health and safety committee agreed on August 9 to recommend an ordinance amending the city’s municipal … more
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LOTT's study on its reclaimed water shows no harm to humans and minimal risk to the environment.
What has LOTT learned about the safety of reclaimed water?
Having recently completed its ten-year study on reclaimed the safety of reclaimed water, the LOTT Clean Water Alliance is hosting two kinds of events to involve the public. These include: A … more
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The Lacey City Council signed a memorandum of agreement August 4, 2022 with North Thurston Public Schools and the South Sound YMCA to start the feasibility study of a Young Child and Families Center.
Lacey ‘Young Child and Families Center’ project takes its first step
The Lacey City Council signed a memorandum of agreement yesterday, August 4, with North Thurston Public Schools and the South Sound YMCA to fund afeasibility study of what’s being called  … more
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Apparently unafraid of a driver in a car, this coyote, was photographed from a distance of approximately 30 feet on June 15, 2022 in Olympia's Eastside neighborhood.
Coyotes are here to stay in North American cities -- including those in Thurston County
Coyotes have become practically ubiquitous across the lower 48 United States, and they are increasingly turning up in suburban areas like Thurston County. The draws are abundant food and green space. 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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Scratching isn't the best way for humans to deal with Swimmer's Itch, but it works for this swimmer.
Lacey cautions Long Lake goers
Lacey is warning community members to take care when swimming in the waters of Long Lake. In a Facebook post earlier today, Lacey authorities revealed that it has received two reports of … more
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What’s happening coming up?
Thurston County Fair Wednesday, July 27 through Sunday, July 31, 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Join Thurston Country as they celebrate its 150th year. This is a week-long affair in a haven of animals, … more
The Funding and Governance Work Group of the Capitol Lake - Deschutes Estuary project presented their recommendations at the Tumwater City council work session on July 26, 2022.
Deschutes Estuary: Who will own and maintain its parts?
The Funding and Governance Work Group of the Capitol Lake-Deschutes Estuary project presented yesterday their recommendations for a memorandum of understanding (MOU) as an interlocal agreement that … more
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George Walter
Nighthawks and Swifts
There are two species of migratory, insect-eating birds that I look up to, mainly because they are only seen when flying in the sky above me. The legs and feet of both species are weak and used … more
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At the BOCC public hearing formation of Pattison Lake Management District (PLMD) on July 16, 2022, Rob Peters recounted the tragic death of a man who drowned because of reeds in the lake. 
BOCC hears public comments for proposed Pattison Lake Management District
Pattison Lake residents are pushing for the creation of a county-supported lake management district, which they believe would help protect and oversee the improvement of water quality and safety in … more
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Jill Severn
Roses and stories
This week Gary Ritchie led a one-person tour of the Centennial Rose Garden on the grounds of the Schmidt Mansion in Tumwater. The stroll among the roses was prompted by the garden reaching its … more
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What’s happening coming up?
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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George Walter
Cormorants
There are huge numbers of Double-crested Cormorants now nesting along the east side of Woodard Bay. The parents are visiting their chicks, now hatched and issuing a steady loud chorus of begging … more
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Jill Severn
A mid-July to-do-if-you-feel-like-it list
The summer solstice has passed, and so has the fourth of July. In a couple of days, even Lakefair will be over. (And whether you love Lakefair or not, what a welcome sign of semi-normal life it … more
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The City of Lacey proclaimed July as a month for Parks and Recreation with the theme “We Rise Up.”
July is Lacey's Parks and Recreation Month
During its regular meeting Thursday July 7, Lacey proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation month. In its proclamation, the city council said parks and recreation promote the health and wellness of … more
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Potholes along the trail will be repaired on July 11.
Yelm Rainier Tenino Trail to be closed next Monday, July 11
Yelm Rainier Tenino Trail between Manke Road SE and Tipsoo Drive SE will be closed on Monday, July 11 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for maintenance. According to Thurston County, crews will work on the … more
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