The Board of County Commissioners approved an ordinance amending its agriculture code on Tuesday, February 20.
The changes expand permissible agricultural uses to the county’s long-term …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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2/26/24
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The Olympia Design Review Board approved the design plans for a new affordable housing development at 527 Franz Anderson Road SE, which would provide 71 units of permanent supportive housing for …
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Beginning in the early 1980s, the acrimony over treaty-right fishing began to diminish. The state’s approach to salmon management finally recognized the need to make peace with federal law and …
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On Tuesday, February 20, Tumwater City Council approved a service provider agreement with RH2 Engineering, Inc. to design a 3-million-gallon reservoir.
The reservoir will be located …
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A developer proposing a new affordable housing project at 505 Union Avenue SE is exploring options to reduce development costs through potential frontage improvement exemptions under the city's …
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The Lacey City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 1656, making criminal impersonation a gross misdemeanor within the city limits.
During the council meeting on February 20, City Attorney …
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Public Works Road Operations Division Manager Mike Lowman highlighted the breadth of Thurston County’s transportation systems, which are approximately $1 billion, during a meeting yesterday, …
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After deliberating on the environmental concerns, pedestrian and bicycle safety investments, and housing needs, Olympia's Land Use and Environment Committee accepted the Planning Commission's …
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Olympia’s first Black American Mayor, Dontae Payne, received Thurston County’s African-American History Month proclamation during the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, …
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Thurston County’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) passed a resolution to reimburse the Thurston County Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds.
Budget and Fiscal Manager Nicole Martinez …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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2/21/24
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As the March 12 Presidential Primary Election approaches, the Office of the Secretary of State has distributed the voters’ pamphlets to all households in Thurston County starting last week, …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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2/20/24
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) has announced an open invitation to the public interested in civic engagement to apply for positions on various citizen advisory boards, …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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2/20/24
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Officials from the Washington State Auditor’s Office found three procedural lapses in Region 3 (Critical Incident Investigation Team) CIIT probe on the deadly force incident that resulted in …
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Olympia is seeking public input on draft recommendations to enhance the community's involvement in overseeing law enforcement.
At the February 13 city council meeting, Strategic Planning and …
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Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) reviewed the 2024-2025 comprehensive plan and development code docket items and scheduled the 20-day public comment period to start this week and …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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2/19/24
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George Walter, environmental program manager at the Nisqually Indian Tribe’s natural resources department, has worked for 45+ years in various elements of fisheries for the Tribe. He may be …
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The Olympia City Council’s Finance Committee directed City Manager Jay Burney to explore other potential revenue measures beyond a levy lid lift to address a long-term budget shortfall in …
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Tumwater’s General Government Committee moved forward with an interlocal agreement to support Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) in facilitating a study to analyze the county’s …
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Tumwater Planning Commission recommended to the city council on Tuesday, February 13, the approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 18.38 of the Tumwater Municipal Code (TMC), which deals with the …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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2/16/24
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PFAS in Washington’s well water could make you sick
‘Forever chemicals’ linked to ailments from high cholesterol to cancer are in our clearest …
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