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The Olympia Planning Commission reviewed the proposed updates to the transportation chapter of the city's 2045 Comprehensive Plan ... more
The City of Lacey is looking for three members of the community to round out positions on two boards. The Parks, Culture and Recreation Advisory Board is seeking residents to fill two seats. One … more
The City of Lacey officially proclaimed February as Black History Month, recognizing the invaluable contributions of Black and African Americans ... more
Thurston County is set to finalize the $14.25 million purchase for a new Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) headquarters in ... more
A survey conducted by the City of Tumwater to gather public input about a proposed community center showed that a vast majority of participants agree to funding the operating costs of the facility … more
The Port of Olympia Commission authorized Executive Director Alex Smith to sign a $6.25 million grant agreement with the ... more
For the first time since the 1990s, the Thurston County Coroner’s Office has appointed a chief deputy coroner.   Thurston County announced in a press release issued Wednesday, Jan. … more
A public hearing on proposed updates to Countywide Planning Policies for Thurston County gave some members of the public a chance to object to a proposed development off of Old Highway 99.  Dozens of people … more
In an effort to ensure the continuity and growth of cultural events in Olympia, the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee approved a proposal to transition the city's cultural events program from ... more
Marking nearly two decades of recognition, Thurston County has received its 18th consecutive Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers … more
Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (TCPHSS) is calling on residents to weigh in on proposed changes to the Sanitary Code – Article IV , the framework for regulating on-site … more
The Port of Olympia is considering the purchase of the Dancing Goats Coffee building near the marine terminal to house the port’s administrative offices.  Port Executive Director Alex Smith … more
The Olympia City Council, on Tuesday, voted unanimously to declare the city a sanctuary for individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities.    This declaration comes as … more
Tumwater voters will consider a ballot measure on whether to retain a 0.2% sales tax the city uses to fund street maintenance projects.   The Tumwater City Council … more
Stormwater improvements are being planned for Beehive Industrial Park in Tumwater to improve the water quality in Percival Creek.    To kickstart the project, the Tumwater Public Works … more
Olympia's Planning Commission heard a proposal on Monday, Jan. 27, to amend the Olympia Municipal Code 18.05 related to master planned villages with a focus on ... … more
The Olympia-Tumwater metropolitan area climbs up to the eighth place in the Milken Institute’s 2025 Best-Performing Cities Index. The metro secured its position in Tier 1 status for the second … more
In an effort to bolster funding for affordable housing projects, the Thurston Regional Housing Council (RHC) approved a letter urging state legislators to reintroduce ...   more
Tumwater will resume the work to update its various tree and vegetation codes in 2025 after experiencing delays to address state regulations.   City council adopted its 2025 long-range … more
Lacey is gearing up for its 22nd annual “Lacey Loves to Read” program, a community-wide literacy initiative that brings residents together around the works of ... more
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