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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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By JC Medina
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6/7/23
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The Lacey Community Relations and Public Affairs Committee is planning to give the city’s newsletter LaceyLife a facelift following the survey it took in February.
During the committee …
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Public Works Transportation senior planner Michelle Swanson said Olympia is considering establishing a sidewalk repair program, which includes identifying the party responsible for sidewalk repairs.
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Olympia Climate Program Director Dr. Pamela Braff updated the 2023 Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative work plan to the public.
With a more than $200,000 budget, Braff said the plan includes …
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Lacey City Council is encouraging community members to join the celebrations commemorating Juneteenth Day.
During the public meeting on Thursday, June 1, all the council members joined together …
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Lacey City Council and Regional Housing Council member Carolyn Cox announced that the former Days Inn motel is set to welcome additional residents on June 19.
Cox shared that the next round of …
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Lacey Law Enforcement Officers & Fire Fighters (LEOFF) Disability Board member Sean Smith recently received the city's Public Service Award.
Smith has been part of the LEOFF Disability Board …
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By JC Medina
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6/2/23
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Strategic Projects Manager Amy Buckler presented the 10-month progress of Olympia Strong during a Finance Committee meeting yesterday, May 31.
Last year, the city launched Olympia Strong to …
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Yesterday, May 31, the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee examined the application of Thomas Architecture Studios on the development of the ‘Carnegie Whiskey Library’ during a …
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Olympia has joined a national peer learning program to find solutions to its current housing problem.
New York University Furman Center’s Housing Solutions Lab and other technical …
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Lacey is reminding residents that it is implementing its mandatory watering schedule starting today, June 1 until September 30.
Addresses ending in even numbers will be allowed to water on …
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Olympia's Community Livability and Public Safety Committee was briefed on the Community Oversight of Law Enforcement project, which would create a model that improves transparency and accountability.
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A proposal to develop 10.72 acres of land near Sapp Road and Crosby Boulevard in Tumwater drew concerns from residents who live near the area.
Residents wrote to …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado, Jerome Tuaño
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5/31/23
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Lacey is inviting community members to join its youth council to provide input and advocate for the city’s youth.
According to the city’s website and social media , Lacey is …
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5/30/23
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