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The Lacey City Council met yesterday, August 11, to discuss its priority items on the work plan for the next two years.
What’s planned for Lacey over the next two years?
Lacey City Council met yesterday, August 11, to discuss its priority items on the work plan for the next two years. Assistant City Manager Shannon Kelley-Fong said the process started with … more
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Olympia Police Chief Rich Allen discussed the OPD's Firearm Destruction Program at the city council meeting on August. 9, 2022.
Wanna ditch that handgun?
Through Olympia’s Firearm Destruction Program, Olympia Police Chief Rich Allen said the city assists people to dispose of weapons they no longer want. Allen was at the Olympia City Council … more
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Thurston County Opioid Response coordinator Katie Strozyk invites community members to participate in the overdose prevention and response training offered by the Thurston County Public Health & Social Services Department at the Olympia City Council meeting on August 9, 2022.
Olympia proclaims August 31 Overdose Awareness Day
About 1700 opioid-related deaths were recorded in Washington State last year, according to Olympia Mayor Cheryl Selby, who signed a proclamation designating Wednesday, August 31, 2022 as Overdose … more
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Installation of the solar panels at Quixote village underway.
Sustainability and green energy at Quixote Village – homes, jobs & more from green energy pilot project
“We are extremely excited to go solar at Quixote Village. This will not only reduce our carbon footprint, but the cost savings will let us focus more on providing services to our … more
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The Tumwater Planning Commission met on August 10 to review the proposed revisions to Ordinance No. O2022-013.
Tumwater’s Planning Commission is working on recommendations to city building codes and regulations
The Tumwater Planning Commission went through proposed revisions to Ordinance No. O2022-013, which is intended to make minor corrections to the city’s development regulations. During its … more
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The Maritime Washing National Heritage Area will be the first national heritage area dedicated to maritime history.
Thurston County to be part of the site of first maritime heritage area designation
The country’s first national heritage area focused on maritime history is set to open by 2023, according to maritime historian Chuck Fowler from the South Sound Maritime Heritage Association … more
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At the Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative-Executive committee meeting held on August 5, 2022, Olympia Water Resources Director Eric Christensen discussed different strategies for the SLR plan to address flooding within downtown Olympia.
Protection from sea-level rise suggested to cost Olympia $350 million
Olympia’s Water Resources Director Eric Christensen said it would cost up to $350 million to adapt long-term strategies against flooding in downtown Olympia. Christensen was at the Sea Level … more
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This slide shows budgets for the proposed RFA growing from $39.7 million in 2024 to $52.9 million in 2030.
Are you ready to pay 47% more for fire and EMS in 2024 than you did in 2022?
The Regional Fire Authority (RFA) planning committee will meet for the 12th time this Monday, August 8 at 5:30 p.m. to prepare its recommendations to Olympia and Tumwater city councils the following … more
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The City of Lacey is mulling updating its Municipal Code 16.36 related to the Neighborhood Commercial Zone following concerns against the decision to approve the controversial Meridian Gas Station.
Lacey considering updates to its neighborhood Zone rules following Meridian gas station decision
Lacey is mulling updating its Municipal Code 16.36 related to the Neighborhood Commercial Zone following in the wake of the controversial Meridian Gas Station’s approval. During the … more
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Primary election ballots were due by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2.
Early primary election results show some clear winners
Primary elections were held throughout Washington on Tuesday, August 2, and results for many Thurston County races appear to be settled. That’s because we have a “Top Two” system … more
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Olympia Arts Program manager Stephanie Johnson and Arts Commission vice chair Kathryn Dorgan briefed the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee members on the proposed Artist in Residence program during its meeting on July 27, 2022.
Olympia committee seeks to launch arts program for those transitioning out of homelessness
A City of Olympia committee hopes to partnewith Drexel House to seek an Artist in Residence, who would lead a program which aims to increase access to the arts for underserved communities. Arts … more
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners approved partnering with the Catholic Community Services of Western Washington on July 26, 2022, to provide shelters and aid for the homeless, especially veterans.
County to support local homeless with short-term funding
Yesterday, the Thurston Board of County Commissioners passed a motion that approved a $49,275 contract with the Catholic Community Services of Western Washington (CCSWW) to provide shelter services … more
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Lacey’s Commission on Equity finalized its proposed amendments to the City’s Flag Policy during its meeting yesterday.
Colorful and inclusive equity in flags for Lacey with the new revisions to the Flag Policy
Lacey’s Commission on Equity finalized its proposed amendments to the City’s Flag Policy during its meeting yesterday, allowing the Juneteenth Flag, Nisqually Indian Tribe Flag and the … more
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The Port of Olympia Commission agreed on July 25 to hold a special election on whether there should be two more commissioners.
Port Commission okays election to approve adding 2 commissioners
The Port of Olympia Commission passed a resolution yesterday approving a ballot measure at this year’s General Election, set for November 8, so voters can decide whether to increase the number … more
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During a public hearing yesterday, the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) heard mixed sentiments from residents about its plan to expand from three to five elected members.
Public will vote on expanding county commission to five
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously passed a resolution to ask voters during the November 8 general election to increase the number of elected county commissioners from … more
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At the July 19, 2022 Olympia city council meeting, council members made a standing ovation to honor the men and women of Downtown Ambassadors and Clean Team for their 10-year service to the community.
Olympia Downtown Ambassadors and Clean Team honored for 10 years of service to the community
The Olympia City Council honored the men and women in the Olympia Downtown Ambassador Program and Clean Team for their 10 years of service in extending business support and hospitality services to … more
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Housing Programs manager Darian Lightfoot briefed the Olympia council members on two resolutions that addressed encampments during the council meeting held July 12, 2022.
Olympia enters agreement with Washington, other local jurisdictions to address encampments on I-5
The Olympia City Council has adopted two resolutions to address encampments on state rights of way next to Interstate 5.   At the council meeting held Tuesday, July 12, Housing Programs … more
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The General Government Committee met on July 13 to inquire about an MOU to address homeless people living its right of way.
Tumwater to join Washington in addressing issue of homeless people living in rights of way
Tumwater is set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Washington state State to relocate homeless people living in rights of way into state-funded housing. The city’s General … more
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WLV wants you to know your candidates before going out to vote this coming primary election.
League of Women Voters Thurston County Releases Candidate Forum Videos
The League of Women Voters Thurston County (LWVTC) in conjunction with Thurston Community Media held primary candidate forums for positions with two or more candidates including Legislative District … more
At the Olympia city council meeting held July 12, 2022, Strategic Projects manager Amy Buckler shared with city council members Olympia Strong goal of forming a strategy that can support the community's economic resiliency.
Poverty in Olympia: City program seeks to aid vulnerable individuals
Olympia Strong, a program started during the early months of the pandemic, is continuing as a 12-month city program focused on helping build resiliency for the most economically vulnerable … more
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