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The Thurston Regional Planning Council received an update on the final Environment Impact Statement for the Capitol Lake-Deschutes Project on Friday, February 3, 2023.
County Commissioners worry about logging effects on Upper Deschutes
Thurston County Commissioner Gary Edwards expressed concerns that a potentially detrimental impact will continue on Capitol Lake-Deschutes Estuary as long as there are logging activities near … more
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The Utility Advisory Committee met on Thursday, February 2, to deliberate on the 2023–2030 Waste ReSources Management Plan.
Olympia committee admits missing waste recovery goals
Olympia’s Utility Advisory Committee acknowledged last week that the city did not meet its waste prevention and recovery targets. During the meeting on during a meeting on Thursday, February … more
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Olympia Senior Planner David Ginther presented alternative development scenarios for the Capital Mall Triangle subarea plan during a public meeting hosted by the CP&D Thursday, February 2, 2023.
Olympia presents 3 alternative development scenarios for Capital Mall plan; asks public for inputs
Olympia's Community Plan and Development (CP&D) on Thursday, February 2, hosted an open house on the Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Plan, where it asked attendees to share their ideas and inputs … more
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Olympia's traffic boxes all around town will be decorated by works from local artists.
Olympia invites public to vote on traffic box art submissions
Olympia’s voting for its traffic box art project is now open. In a press release by the city’s Parks, Arts & Recreation, 72 pieces were submitted by local artists of all ages, … more
Washington State Departments of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and Corrections (DOC) only held a virtual meeting in the wake of death threats to their staff concerning the planned sex offenders' housing in the Tenino area.
No sex offenders to be placed in Tenino-area house – yet
Transfer of the first resident into the proposed less restrictive alternative (LRA) residence for sex offenders near Tenino is postponed, for now, according to officials from the Washington State … more
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The Sergio Jaramillo Center at 3444 Martin Way.
Sergio's, a homeless daytime resource center in Olympia on Martin Way up and soon to be running
Interfaith Works has updated the Olympia City Council on the ongoing project called Sergio Jaramillo, a daytime resource center to provide people hygiene services, on-site medical, mental health, and … more
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the contract award for solid waste facilities pump systems upgrades and improvements in the amount of $1,015,397 to Rognlin's, Inc during its meeting on January 31, 2023.
‘The stormwater system has outlived it’s useful life and is critical infrastructure’, county okays contract
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the contract award for solid waste facilities, pumps, systems upgrades and improvements amounting to $1,015,397 to Rognlin's, Inc. Susan … more
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Roger Rogoff, director of the Office of Independent Investigations, and his team spoke at the city council study session on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
New use-of-force agency seeking civilian investigators for law enforcement oversight
Washington State’s newly established Office of Independent Investigations (OII), A civilian-led investigative team with a focus on anti-racist training, is looking for people who will make up … more
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A public hearing on an ordinance requiring the use of compost in public projects was closed without any comments from the public.
Thurston now requires use of compost for county projects
The Thurston County Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance requiring the purchase and use of compost material for county projects involving landscaping and construction during a meeting … more
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders during the January 29, 2023 town hall conducted to discuss planned sex-offender residence expected to open in a single-family home in the Maytown area.
Sheriff cautions public to act peacefully in the wake of death threats over controversial housing for sex offenders in Tenino
Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders warned the public against violence after threats were made against authorities involved in the planned housing at Tenino for sex offenders. Sanders said … more
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The Capital Mall area, highlighted in yellow.
Olympia invites community to discuss Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Plan Thursday
Olympia is calling on community members to attend an open house on the Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Plan on Thursday, February 2, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The meeting, which will also discuss the … more
Olympia is looking for a resident artist to serve the community through its Artist in Residence (AIR) program.
Olympia seeks local artist for community program
Olympia is looking for an artist to serve in its Artist in Residence (AIR) program in the city’s efforts to promote the arts to the community. According to an Olympia Parks, Arts & … more
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More than 300 residents appeared at the town hall meeting at Tenino High School on January 29, 2023 regarding the planned residence for sex offenders planned to be run from a single-family house in Maytown.
Sunday town hall draws 300 opposed to planned sex-offender housing near Tenino
Some 300 Tenino-area residents met for two hours on Sunday to hear from three public officials and each other about the planned sex-offender residence expected to open this Wednesday in a … more
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This site is set to become Revival Motors & Coffee Co. on Union Avenue in Olympia.
Revival Motors & Coffee Co. seeks to remodel former Howard's Cleaners location
The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission hearing on a proposal for remodeling a building at 606 Union Avenue SE into a restaurant and a retail shop. In the narrative submitted … more
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Commenters at the Olympia School District’s meeting on January 26, 2023 expressed their concerns about the effects of the budget deficit.
Olympia School District’s budget deficit draws alarm
The Olympia School District (OSD) had a meeting last Thursday, January 26, to discuss what actions can be taken to address the budget deficit, bringing community members to voice their worries, … more
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At Silver Springs Organics in Rainier, Armondo Lugo drives a machine that turns over giant steaming piles of compost. The Lacey City Council discussed adopting an ordinance on considering compost products in planning government-funded projects or soliciting and reviewing bids for such projects during its worksession on January 26, 2023.
Lacey mulls passing ordinance on use of compost materials in public capital projects
Lacey City Council discussed adopting an ordinance on using compost products in planning government-funded projects or soliciting and reviewing bids for such projects. Public Works Management … more
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Thurston County Manager Ramiro Chavez said the county has drafted strategies to address the ongoing community concerns on the planned housing project for sex offenders in Tenino.
County engages local legislators to address public concerns on planned housing for sex offenders in Tenino
Thurston County Manager Ramiro Chavez said the county has drafted three strategies to address the ongoing community concerns on the planned housing project for sex offenders in Tenino. Chavez said … more
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At the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee meeting held Wednesday, January 25, 2023, Olympia Strategic Communications Director Kellie Braseth showed a table reflecting 25 vacant positions on various advisory boards.
Olympia receives 86 applications for 25 vacant positions on various committees
Olympia City received 86 applications for various city advisory boards, including 32 applicants for the newly-established Cultural Access Program, the city's Strategic Communications Director Kellie … more
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Olympia and Thurston County’s Planning Commissions passed the motion to recommend adopting the amended Olympia joint plan, an element of the Thurston County comprehensive plan during an Olympia Planning Commission meeting on January 25, 2023.
Olympia and Thurston County partner for Urban Growth Area Comprehensive Plan
Olympia and Thurston County’s Planning Commissions collaborated on Wednesday, January 25, to approve and forward a joint Urban Growth Area (UGA) Comprehensive Plan to the Olympia City … more
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At a meeting held Wednesday, January 25, 2023, the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee reviewed Bailey's Inn phase 2 project at 3337 Martin Way.
Olympia Site Committee reviews Bailey's Inn project on Martin Way
The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission hearing on the Bailey's Inn phase 2 project, which proposed constructing a five-story residential building with 89 units at 3337 Martin Way … more
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