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The City of Lacey condemned the recent cyber attack by a group of individuals on the city’s Commission on Equity public meetings on Monday, March 25. In a press release issued on Tuesday, … more
Urban farming parks are "conditionally" feasible in Olympia, according to a recent study that explored the potential of developing an urban farm park within the city to support local food production … more
The Port of Olympia Commission authorized purchasing four forklifts for $226,664 on Monday, March 25, to be covered by selling four 60-foot flat deck railcars, which the port approved as surplus … more
The Lacey Historical Commission recently approved acquisitions for the Lacey Museum and Cultural Center. During Wednesday, March 20 meeting, the commission approved all the recommendations from … more
The Lacey Commission on Equity has become the latest victim of ‘zoombombing’ as a group of racist individuals targeted the public comment section of its meeting. During its March 25 … more
Olympia Fire Chief Matt Morris unveiled a financial strategic plan to upgrade the department's fleet by adding two new fire engine trucks. At the Finance Committee meeting on Monday, Morris … more
Tumwater Historic Preservation Commission recommended turning the parcel where the Davis Meeker Oak tree is located into a public park. The commission was expected to recommend whether to delist … more
The Lacey City Council unanimously passed Resolution 1145, establishing a Human Services Workgroup during its meeting on March 19. The resolution, proposed by Human Services Coordinator Michelle … more
The Lacey City Council recognized Nancy Clausen with the Public Service Award for her 38 years of dedicated service to the Lacey community. Speaking at the March 19 meeting, Mayor Andy Ryder … more
Olympia’s Use of Force Events Board cleared an Olympia police officer who returned fire during the 11-hour standoff in Tumwater last December 2022, saying the use of force was justified. … more
Thurston County’s Joint Animal Services Commission (JASCOM) Executive Director Sarah Hock reports that the organization received 21.6% more calls in 2024 than in 2023. Thurston County … more
The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for a planned project to transform an old house into two commercial establishment spaces at 1711 4th Avenue E. At the committee meeting on … more
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. … more
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, … more
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 … more
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. … more
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. The first … more
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, … more
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, … more
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. There is … more
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