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Adria Buchanan, the Executive Director of the Fair Housing Center of Washington, expressed appreciation for the Fair Housing Month proclamation. She spoke at the Olympia City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. 
Olympia City Council proclaims April as Fair Housing Month 
The Olympia City Council signed a proclamation designating April 2025 as Fair Housing Month to highlight the continued importance of addressing ... more
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The Thurston Regional Housing Council approved a recommendation to award $950,000 for the Sterling Pines Housing project on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. 
Thurston Regional Housing Council OKs recommendation to award $950K for Sterling Pines housing project 
The Thurston Regional Housing Council approved awarding the Housing Authority of Thurston County (HATC) $950,000 from the Opportunity Fund to finance ... more
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City of Lacey Finance Director Troy Woo presented Lacey’s preliminary 2024 year-end financial report during a city council work session on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Expenditures rise due to labor costs, capital transfers in City of Lacey
The City of Lacey’s Finance Department presented its preliminary 2024 year-end financial report to the city council, highlighting a significant increase in expenditures and modest … more
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Olympia Municipal Court Judge Pamela Nogueira spoke at the Olympia City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. She expressed concerns about dissolving the municipal court in connection with the proposed sale of the city-owned property on Plum Street, emphasizing the potential loss of critical local court services. 
Olympia City Council approves $8.2M sale of Plum Street property to Squaxin Island Tribe 
In a unanimous vote, the Olympia City Council approved the sale of the 10.47-acre property at 900 Plum St. SE to Island Enterprises, a wholly-owned enterprise of the Squaxin Island Tribe, for ... more
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Patrick Soderberg (top right) of Tumwater’s water resources department, briefed the Public Works Committee on Thursday, April 3, 2025, about a grant agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology to fund the development of a Nutrient Reduction Enhanced Maintenance Plan that will address pollutants in the city’s stormwater system.  
Tumwater receives grant to develop plan for reducing pollutants in stormwater runoff 
The City of Tumwater has received a state grant to address pollutants in its stormwater system. The Tumwater Public Works Committee endorsed a grant agreement with the Washington ... more
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Lacey's Human Services Commission unanimously recommended a new $35,000 cap on funding for individual public service programs at a meeting on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Lacey eyes implementing $35K cap on Human Services grants to expand community impact 
The City of Lacey's Human Services Commission advanced its 2025 Human Services Program Grant Program with a recommendation to implement a new $35,000 cap on ... more
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The Lee Creighton Justice Center property, as seen in this undated photo.
Olympia mulls $8.2M sale of the Justice Center campus to Squaxin Island Tribe  
The Olympia City Council will consider an agreement to sell the Lee Creighton Justice Center campus to the Squaxin Island Tribe for ... more
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A discussion during the Tumwater City Council’s meeting on Tuesday, April 1, touched on a proposed Swire facility and the council’s role in land use designations. 
Proposed Swire facility in Tumwater raises concerns
A proposed facility at Olympia Regional Airport for Swire, a Coca-Cola bottler, raised concerns among members of the Tumwater City Council about their oversight over ... more
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Mark Kitabayashi, president of Thurston County Realtors Association, attended the Lacey City Council meeting for a proclamation on Fair Housing Month on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. 
Lacey declares Fair Housing Month in addressing ongoing housing discrimination 
The Lacey City Council unanimously proclaimed April 2025 as Fair Housing Month at a meeting on Tuesday, April 1.   The proclamation highlighted the ongoing challenges of achieving equitable … more
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The Tumwater Budget and Finance Committee met on Friday, March 28, 2025, to discuss an ordinance that would expand the delegated authority given to the mayor and department directors. 
Tumwater committee reviews ordinance expanding delegated authority of mayor, department directors 
The City of Tumwater is working to update and expand the delegated authority given to the mayor and ... more
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Dan Smith, the director of the water resources and sustainability department in Tumwater, showe the Public Works Committee their new office at South Puget Sound Community College at a meeting on March 20.
Renovation of water resources and sustainability department’s office complete in Tumwater
Tumwater has finalized two projects by its water resources and sustainability department.   The city council considered the renovation of its water resources and sustainability … more
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners discussed holding off on commissioner pay raises in a gesture meant to reflect “shared sacrifice,” as the county prepares for potential budget and service cuts during a work session on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. 
Thurston County Board of County Commissioners seeks pay freeze
Facing a revenue drop that could leave a “$12 to $14 million budget shortfall” and calling for “shared sacrifice,” the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners ... more
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Olympia City Council members posed with Rachelle Martin, who served on the Social Justice and Equity Committee, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Martin was among 21 community members recognized for their service on the city's advisory boards and commissions. 
Olympia fills advisory board positions; celebrates outgoing volunteers 
The Olympia City Council approved the appointment of 19 individuals to fill vacant positions on various advisory boards and committees on ... more
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Officials from Thurston County and the Thurston Regional Planning Committee met on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, during the Board of County Commissioners agenda-setting meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies with tribal involvement.
Thurston County updates planning policies to include tribal coordination 
Thurston County officials have proposed amendments for its Countywide Planning Policies (CWPP) to include tribal coordination requirements following a 2022 state law ... more
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Lucas Miller, a board member of PFLAG-Olympia and Quinn Snow, representing The New Boys Club, attended the Lacey City Council meeting for the adoption of a proclamation for Transgender Day of Visibility. The meeting was on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Lacey proclaims March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility 
The Lacey City Council officially proclaimed March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility, reaffirming its commitment to inclusivity and support for ... more
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Brandon Hicks (left), Tumwater’s transportation and engineering director, briefed the Tumwater City Council on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, about a resolution expressing the council’s support for renewing a transportation benefit district, which voters will consider in a special election on April 22, 2025.
Tumwater City Council supports ballot measure to retain sales tax for road maintenance 
The Tumwater City Council passed a resolution on Tuesday, March 18, expressing its support of a ballot measure to retain a 0.2% sales tax used for ...  more
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Lacey City Manager Rick Walk presented the details of the Resolution 1165, establishing monthly informational dinner meetings to the city council during a public meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. 
Lacey City Council establishes informational dinner meetings 
The Lacey City Council has approved Resolution 1165, establishing monthly informational dinner meetings to facilitate discussions on emerging ... more
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Olympia Assistant City Manager Stacey Ray presented a proposed research framework on the Workers Bill of Rights at the Finance Committee meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025. 
Saint Martin's University offers research support for Workers' Bill of Rights initiative 
Saint Martin's University offered research support, as Olympia moves forward with the comprehensive research projects on the ... more
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At the Finance Committee meeting held on Monday, March 17, 2025, Olympia City Manager Jay Burney outlined a grant funding proposal to help with permitting fees for affordable housing projects. 
Olympia committee reviews a $500K grant program to boost affordable housing 
The Olympia Finance Committee is tackling an affordable housing shortage with plans to introduce a $500,000 grant program and potentially prioritize the ... more
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At the Olympia City Council study session on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, Jaron Burke, climate program specialist, presented the one-time launch costs for implementing the Home Energy Score program. 
Olympia reviews proposed ordinance requiring Home Energy Score for home sales 
The Olympia City Council reviewed a draft regional ordinance that would require homeowners to obtain a Home Energy Score (HES) before listing their property ... more
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