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The Lacey City Council has officially proclaimed June 19 as National Juneteenth Day, joining a nationwide celebration that marks the end of slavery in the United States.
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The Olympia City Council passed a new ordinance in April, offering enhanced protections for renters.
Effective May 21, 2024, this ordinance introduces changes aimed at improving the …
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Tumwater City Council authorized Police Chief John Weiks to sign a letter of understanding with the Squaxin Island Tribe on Tuesday, June 4, allowing the city’s police department to enforce …
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The combined North Thurston Public Schools Board of Directors and the Nisqually Tribal Council joint meeting focused on celebrating ways the school district and the tribe work in partnership with new …
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) officially declared June 2024 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, emphasizing the importance of equality, liberty, and justice for all residents.
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The Olympia Planning Commission is pushing for bolder pedestrian and biking priorities as it expressed concerns that a draft update to the city’s transportation chapter of the comprehensive …
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Lacey is actively seeking community members to join an ad hoc Parks Improvement Funding Workgroup.
The city encourages applications from individuals with diverse voices and …
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By JC Medina
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6/6/24
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The Board of County Commissioners approved on Tuesday, June 4, a $350,155 service contract with Environmental Science Associates to review the county’s conservation programs.
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By Jerome Tuaño
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6/6/24
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Tumwater's plan to cut down the Davis-Meeker Oak got delayed further after the public and Tumwater City Council successfully convinced the mayor to take another look at the historic 400-year-old …
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The Lacey City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1661, authorizing the use of eminent domain to acquire property rights for the Well 7 Replacement Project.
The decision, made during the …
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The Olympia City Council Olympia City Council signed a proclamation designating June 2024 as LGBTQIA+ PRIDE MONTH and June 29 and 30 as Capital City Pride Weekend.
The month of June …
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On May 28, 2024, Washington state’s largest utility Puget Sound Energy (PSE) announced a new plan to disconnect residential customers who have past-due gas and electricity bills, as stated in a …
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee received a project proposal for a multifamily development at 3909 9th Avenue SW.
On May 22, the committee reviewed the proposed development called …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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6/4/24
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The Port of Olympia approved the distribution of its annual small cities and communities program grants to the cities of Bucoda, Rainier, Rochester and Tenino.
The Port Commission …
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On Wednesday, Olympia held an informational meeting on the West Bayview Landing project that would build 242 residential units and public amenities along the shoreline of Budd Inlet.
Associate …
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Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) Director, David Bayne, has resigned after seventeen months in the seat.
County Manager Leonard Hernandez announced Bayne's departure in a …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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6/3/24
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Judge Anne Egeler ruled in Thurston County Superior Court today (Friday, May 31) against a movement to save the historic Davis-Meeker Garry Oak tree that Tumwater mayor Debbie Sullivan has vowed to …
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Conservation group Black Hills Audubon Society (BHAS) is requesting the Port of Olympia to postpone the upcoming air show scheduled for June 15 and 16 to after August 15 so the event does not overlap …
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An environmental group suing Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan for her decision to remove the historic Davis-Meeker Oak is requesting the the court extend its temporary restraining order …
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The City of Lacey is advancing its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure with upgrades and expansions, as outlined in a recent briefing by the Public Works Department to the Lacey City …
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