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Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) Executive Director Michael Cade gave Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) an overview of the economic development efforts in the region.
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County Engineer Matt Unzelman provided the Thurston County Transportation Benefit District (TC-TBD)’s 2023 Annual Report to the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) at a meeting on Tuesday, …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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3/21/24
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Olympia's Climate Program Director, Dr. Pamela Braff, spoke at the city council meeting on Tuesday, March 19, to promote the "Switch is On," a regional campaign that aims to educate and inspire …
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Tumwater City Council approved an ordinance amending Tumwater Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 18.38 , which deals with regulations for the city’s floodplain overlay area, on Tuesday, March 19.
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By Jerome Tuaño
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3/21/24
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) discussed the possible acquisition of night vision binocular systems during its agenda-setting meeting on Tuesday, March 12.
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Capital Mall Triangle Subarea update plans include increasing street connections, affordable housing
Olympia Community Planning and Development senior planner David Ginther outlined key recommendations in the proposed Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Plan, focusing on various aspects of transportation, …
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Puget Sound Estuarium (PSE) has stopped pursuing tenancy in the Port of Olympia’s planned Waterfront Center, Strategic Initiatives Director Camille St. Onge told the Port Commission on Monday, …
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After the court decided to halt school closure processes last week, Olympia School District (OSD)’s 2023-2024 projected ending fund balance (EFB) is now set to $9,800,927 million.
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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3/19/24
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The Lacey Historical Commission has opened nominations for the 2024 Ken Balsley Lacey Historian of the Year Award in celebration of Lacey History Month in May.
Nominations will be accepted until …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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3/19/24
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Various stakeholders voiced their opinions on the potential changes to the Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District during the Lacey Planning Commission's public hearing on Wednesday, March 13.
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The Thurston County Board of Health (BOH) officially proclaimed March 31 as International Transgender Visibility Day during its meeting on March 12.
The board’s proclamation acknowledges …
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Tumwater Tree Board’s latest tree inventory shows that trees in Tumwater city facilities store 1,968 tons of carbon dioxide.
Combined with the carbon stored in sample trees from large city …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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3/15/24
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Tumwater Public Health and Safety Committee recommended the extension of the city’s contracts with Medic One and Washington State Patrol (WSP) on Tuesday, March 12.
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By Jerome Tuaño
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3/15/24
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As of March 14, Inspire Olympia received 23 applications for funding, program manager Marygrace Goddu reported at the Arts Commission meeting on Thursday, March 14.
As the deadline for …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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3/15/24
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Assistant County Manager Robert Gelder shared a wrap-up of the legislative session with Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Wednesday, March 13.
The 2024 regular legislative …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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3/15/24
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Tumwater’s protection class rating was upgraded from a score of 4 to 3, Fire Chief Brian Hurley told the Tumwater Public Health and Safety Committee on Tuesday, March 12.
The rating, which …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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3/14/24
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Thurston Regional Planning Council senior planner Paul Brewster proposed setting aside up to $1 million in federal transportation grant funds for trail preservation projects in the county.
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The Board of County Commissioners is considering an agreement with the nonprofit PARC Foundation of Thurston County to help the county with various park projects.
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By Jerome Tuaño
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3/14/24
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The Lacey City Council has officially designated March as American Red Cross Month, honoring the humanitarian efforts of volunteers and donors in the community.
The proclamation, signed by Mayor …
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By JC Medina
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3/14/24
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The state legislature allocated $2 million of its 2024 supplemental capital budget under SB 5950 , passed on March 6 last week, for Tumwater’s gopher habitat acquisition project.
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