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Olympia Councilmember Dani Madrone is zeroing in on the overabundance of parking in the Capitol Mall Triangle area as she inquired about the possibility of code changes related to commercial parking … more
The Port of Olympia Commission tabled a sole source contract with MIG Architecture, the target firm which would design the aquarium exhibits at the planned Marine Waterfront Center. The … more
Tumwater City Council approved an agreement on Tuesday, June 6, allowing the city to lease 60 golf carts from PNC Equipment Finance, LLC for $198.00 per cart per month, totaling … more
Tumwater extended its agreement with Craft District, LLC to help develop infrastructure for a 5.6-acre property at a portion of the Brewery District located on Capitol Boulevard at Tumwater Valley … more
In a bid to further champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within the city, the Lacey Parks, Culture & Recreation (LPCR) Board approved the proposal to update the existing LPCR Plan for 2023. … more
Shawna Hawk, executive director of the Women of Color in Leadership Movement, said this year's Juneteenth celebration will focus on African- Americans' contributions, accomplishments, and resiliency. … more
Lacey Design and Construction Manager Ashley Smith said there are ten ongoing utility and transportation projects in the city and there will be six upcoming more for this year. During the Lacey … more
Thurston County commissioners have approved funding requests from the Sheriff’s Office to procure fentanyl detection devices and to upgrade its patrol fleet. The Sheriff’s Office … more
“We are proposing an increase to the downtown residential parking permits, just in the center core zone, said Community Planning & Development Program Analyst Max DeJarnatt during … more
The Lacey Parks, Culture and Recreation Board recently approved Girl Scout Troop 45298’s proposal to come up with a free little library. Troop 45298 Co-leader Jackie Means presented the … more
The Board of County Commissioners awarded a $1 million contract to AMTest, Inc. on Tuesday, June 6, to conduct laboratory testing and analysis for a closed landfill and three water and wastewater … more
Olympia Councilmember Dontae Payne said that LGBTQ+ people face numerous bills across the country that aim to restrict their rights. At the city council meeting on Tuesday, Payne urged LGBTQ … more
The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission conference on Wednesday on a proposal to add 14 new RV parking spaces to the existing Coach Post Mobile Park at 3633 7th Avenue SW. … more
Design work on Tumwater’s new operations and maintenance facility would begin this month after the city council authorized Mayor Debbie Sullivan on Tuesday, June 6, to sign a service provider … more
The long-awaited relocation of people from homeless encampments along I-5, particularly Sleater-Kinney Road, to Maple Court has been postponed again, Planning and Development Services Manager Grant … more
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved housing contracts with nine non-profit organizations to fund 12 projects for homeless services and affordable housing. Homeless and … more
Tumwater City Mayor Debbie Sullivan signed a proclamation on Tuesday, June 6, recognizing this month as LGBTQIA2S+ Community Pride Month. For the first time in the city’s history, this … more
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners formally proclaimed the month of June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the county during the public meeting on Tuesday, June 6. The board said the proclamation … more
Olympia City Council scrapped the Planning Commission's recommendation on parking code amendments and instead voted and approved Councilmember Dani Madrone's alternative proposals, requiring all new … more
The Lacey Water Shortage Response Plan (WSRP) for 2023 has been updated to reflect the current operating system of the city. Lacey Water Resources Specialist Charlene McHendry briefed the … more
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