Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed into law the House Bill 2293, sponsored by Representative J.T. Wilcox, which aims to establish the Avian Salmon Predation Work Group.
The workgroup, …
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For 2023, Thurston County’s stormwater facilities delivered 114.15 million gallons of potable water and treated 81.21 million gallons of wastewater, as stated in the agenda document .
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/23/24
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Intercity Transit’s (IT) board of directors authorized General Manager Emily Bergkamp to purchase five 40-foot hydrogen fuel cell electric buses from New Flyer of America Inc. for $8,950,435 on …
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Tumwater City Council approved the contract of two consultants to develop the climate element and the transportation plan of the 2025 comprehensive plan. The contracts were approved as part of the …
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The Tumwater Historic Preservation Commission unanimously voted on Thursday, April 18, to recommend keeping the Davis-Meeker Oak on the city’s historical register.
City staff is currently …
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The Board of County Commissioners approved on Tuesday, April 16, the purchase of a five-acre property for $149,500 so it could use the land for generating mitigation credits.
The property, …
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The Port of Olympia is seeking $6.6 million to complete the investigation into Budd Inlet's contamination, according to Environmental Planning and Programs Director Shawn Gilbertson, who spoke to the …
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) officially proclaimed April 22 as Earth Day, urging residents to participate in various events to foster environmental awareness and sustainability.
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Twenty-four sites may now be exempted from the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency’s (ORCAA) registration program after its board of directors amended its policy on Wednesday, April 10.
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The Olympia City Council approved appointments to fill vacancies on 11 advisory boards and committees on Tuesday, April 9.
A total of 64 community members applied for the 31 open positions. The …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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4/12/24
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The Washington Department of Ecology (DOE) launches Air Quality Program aiming to gather input from residents regarding air pollution and its impacts on the community.
Despite the enactment of …
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“Climate change is an existential threat that cannot be ignored, and we are doing our part to move further and faster to save our planet,” said Puget Sound Energy (PSE) President and CEO …
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Bellingham-based aquatic management firm AquaTechnex was the sole responder to Tumwater’s search for a new firm to manage and monitor the vegetation on Barnes Lake
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The City of Tumwater and LOTT Clean Water Alliance are looking to extend the deadline for a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will lead to Tumwater’s purchase of three LOTT properties in …
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Thurston County received an in-depth study of its industrial lands inventory to help guide future land use and economic development decisions.
The 2023 Industrial Lands Study was commissioned by …
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The county's Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) department briefed the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on the comments received for the Forest Lands Conversion Code Update.
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Lacey officially proclaimed April Arbor Month, celebrating the city's longstanding commitment to tree preservation.
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By JC Medina
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4/4/24
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Ongoing road projects, further development, and an expanded cultural arts program are among the key priorities for Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan.
The mayor spoke at a forum organized by the …
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Olympia seeks qualified respondents with expertise in community engagement to assist with community outreach and meeting facilitation for two regional initiatives promoting residential energy …
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The United States Department of Agriculture just released data from its 2022 Census of Agriculture, and the news is not good for either Thurston County or Washington State.
In Thurston County, …
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