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Capital Projects Planning Manager Rick Thomas reported that a total of $1.4 million was reduced from the original budget of $4.1 million for building the Voter’s Registration Service Center.
Revising the project for the Voter's Registration Service Center saved over a million dollars, county reports
Capital Projects Planning Manager Rick Thomas reported that a total of $1.4 million was reduced from the original budget of $4.1 million for building the Voter’s Registration Service Center. … more
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Percentage of solid waste by type, according to Tumwater’s 2022 sustainability report.
Tumwater recycled a third of its solid waste in 2022, report says
According to Tumwater's latest sustainability report, the percentage of solid waste from the city’s operations that was recycled has increased to 33% in 2022. The report shows an improvement … more
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Olympia Associate Planner Jackson Ewing explains that the Taylor Short Plan subdivision project falls within the jurisdiction of shoreline regulations as the site is located near Green Cove Creek. The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission hearing on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.
Olympia committee reviews proposed two triplexes along Cooper Point Road
On Wednesday, September 13, the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission conference on a proposal to construct two triplexes on the 1.60-acre Taylor Short Plat subdivision along Cooper … more
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Jody Disney, who also participated in the public comment segment of the Olympia City Council meeting, expressed her willingness to work with the city to address the encampment in her neighborhood.
Olympia residents air safety concerns on increasing encampments in Percival Canyon
Two residents of Evergreen Park Lane in Olympia voiced their concerns about the growing homeless encampments in their neighborhood. At Tuesday's Olympia City Council meeting, Birgit Miller … more
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Thurston’s Transportation Policy Board (TPB) approved the draft Thurston Regional Trails Plan in a meeting yesterday, September 13, 2023
Thurston Regional Trails Plan to be updated, public comments sought
In a meeting yesterday, September 13, Thurston County’s Transportation Policy Board (TPB) approved the draft Thurston Regional Trails Plan that will be released for public review. The … more
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council’s Transportation Policy Board moves to forward the Regional Transportation Improvement Program to the full council during a meeting yesterday, September 13, 2023.
Thurston’s Transportation Policy Board recommends transportation improvement program update
Thurston Regional Planning Council’s (TRPC) Transportation Policy Board (TPB) recommended the approval of the Draft Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) in a meeting on Wednesday, … more
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Christy Peters, Chief of Staff at Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, updated the Tumwater Public Health and Safety Committee on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.
This year’s criminal cases in Tumwater estimated to get to 20% more cases than last year
Tumwater is on pace to generate around 20% more criminal cases compared to 2022, according to the Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Christy Peters, Chief of Staff at the Prosecuting … more
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The Port of Olympia Commission approves two resolutions in regard to the advancement of the Deschutes Estuary restoration project.
Deschutes Estuary: Port wants state funding and for sediment mitigation included in interlocal agreement
The Port of Olympia wants state funding for a sediment mitigation structure to be included in the interlocal agreement for the Deschutes Estuary restoration project. The Port Commission … more
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Zach Duncan, executive director of the Crisis Clinic in Thurston-Mason Counties, spoke about the Crisis Clinic at the Olympia City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.
988 lifeline hotline for suicide crisis, people in a crisis can call, text, or chat
Thurston County and Olympia proclaimed September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month during their respective meetings Tuesday, September 12. Olympia’ City Council cited the American … more
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On Tuesday's council meeting, September 12, 2023, Olympia Arts Program specialist Angel Nava presented to the city council the 2023 Percival Plinth Project People's Choice winner - A Song for Nurturing Peace" by Nancy Thorne-Chambers.
Olympia approves purchase of Percival Plinth People's Choice winner ‘A Song for Nurturing Peace’
The Olympia City Council, on Tuesday, approved the Arts Commission's recommendations to purchase "A Song for Nurturing Peace" by Nancy Thorne-Chambers, which won the 2023 Percival Plinth People's … more
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The Budget Office presented the financial status report of the General Fund to the County Commissioners.
County reports 2023 budget under expenditure goals, to go toward 2024 general fund
The Thurston County Budget Council reported an under-expenditure of $5,407,540 in the year-end projection for 2023, which will contribute to the additional fund balances for the 2024 General Fund. … more
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The Budget Office has detected a pattern indicating that the budget reversion is on track to return to pre-pandemic levels, with an average annual increase of 3%.
County 2024 budget looking at fixes to combat inflation issues to be able to fill vacant positions
Thurston County Budget Director Robin Campbell laid out the 2024 proposed General Fund during the county’s budget briefing yesterday, September 12. The Budget Office of Thurston County and … more
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The County Commissioners posed for a photo with the Hispanic public servants from the Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs, Centro Integral Educativo Latino de Olympia, and Hispanic Roundtable of South Sound for the Hispanic and Latino Heritage proclamation.
County commissioners declare Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month
During its meeting yesterday, the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) declared Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month from Friday, September 15, to October 15. The declaration celebrates the … more
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Thurston County’s Board of County Commissioners approved contracts with six nonprofit organizations to contribute to seven affordable housing projects.
County to help fund 7 affordable housing projects
Thurston County’s Board of County Commissioners approved contracts with six nonprofit organizations to contribute to seven affordable housing projects. The county’s combined contributions … more
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Sherri Jensen, CEO of Valeo Vocation (left foreground) toured Olympia's Plum Street Village last Friday with Kim Kondrat, Olympia's Homeless Response Coordinator (to Jensen's left).
Plum Street Village to emphasize jobs starting next year
Olympia plans to convert its Plum Street Village from a homeless shelter into an elevated workforce entry, supported home village to help its residents secure employment and permanent housing. … more
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The city’s combined water and sewer infrastructures accounted for almost half of the city’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Tumwater’s net greenhouse gas emissions down 71% since 2015, city says
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Tumwater’s city operations decreased in 2022 by 3% compared to 2015 levels, which totaled an equivalent of 3,736 metric tons of CO₂, the city’s … more
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LEOFF Disability Board convened on Monday, September 11, 2023. The board members took a moment to honor the first responders who served in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.
Olympia honors first responders who served in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks
Councilmember and LEOFF chair Jim Cooper asked the board to take a moment and reflect on "an important day in history" to pay tribute to the law enforcement and firefighters who served during critical emergencies. more
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Board member Mark Hansen asked the board to consider sending a one-page summary highlighting essential information, such as requirements or conditions for pre-approval for medical and dental procedures.
Olympia disability board mulls reviewing healthcare reimbursement timelines
The Olympia Law Enforcement and Fire Fighter (LEOFF) Disability Board is contemplating reevaluating its medical and dental reimbursement policy to improve the implementation of the reimbursement … more
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The Thurston County Racial Equity Work Group introduced its goals for next year to the Bureau of County Commissioners on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023.
Racial Equity Council discusses racism awareness training in Thurston County
The Racial Equity Work Group for Thurston County met with the Board of County Commissioners to discuss their plans and goals for the Racial Equity Action Plan. Racial Equity Program Manager Devi … more
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This is the entrance to Theater Artists Olympia's performance space inside Capital Mall, modified in April 2023.
Cultural Access and Lodging Tax funding policies updated to broaden accessibility in Olympia
Amelia Layton, head staff of the Olympia Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC), presented the updated LTAC policy to make the program accessible and equitable and provide an easier process for … more
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