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Motorcycle chase ends in crash and arrest in West Olympia, driver not injured
A Thurston County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) deputy attempted to stop a street bike on I-5 yesterday at about three a.m., because the license plate not being visible. According to the TCSO post, the rider fled, initiating a pursuit that led onto Highway 101 and into West Olympia. The chase ended...
Lacey reviews draft of interlocal agreement with Thurston County for annexations
On July 23, the Lacey City Council reviewed the Draft Interlocal Agreement for the Draham Road and Cuoio Park North Island Annexations during a work session. This agreement sets the stage for a joint public hearing with the Thurston County Board of Commissioners. Earlier this year, on March 5 and...
The Benefits of Heat Pumps in Modern Homes
Heat pumps are machines that use mechanical energy to move heat from one place to another. Heat pumps, as opposed to traditional furnaces and air conditioners, have the ability to heat and cool your home simultaneously. This dual functionality makes heat pumps an attractive option for many households looking to...
Public Celebration of Life for Legendary Coach Ron Brown on Saturday; Live Stream available
(Centralia, WA) The public celebration of life for legendary Basketball Coach Ron Brown will be held on Saturday, July 27 in the Centralia High School Gym on Ron Brown court or otherwise known as “Ron’s House”. Coach Brown was 90 years old when he passed on July 5th.
Seattle weather: More sun Friday, but rain returns early next week
Seattle - Sunshine returns Friday in Western Washington, but a passing front will bring a chance of rain for the first time in weeks by Monday. Temperatures will be back to normal Friday with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s in the central and south Puget Sound areas.
There Are No Easy Fixes for Declining Statehouse Coverage
Editor's Note: This article appears in Governing's Summer 2024 magazine. You can subscribe here. The destruction of the White House to make room for the expansion of legislative office buildings would certainly make news, if not trigger a constitutional crisis. In the other Washington, not so much. In Olympia, the White House and adjoining Blue House were the nicknames for 1920s-era buildings on the Capitol campus that housed the press corps. They fell into disrepair as the number of reporters registered to cover the Legislature full time fell from 30 in 1987 to only six today. It did not, in fact, make news when they were reduced to parking lots.
Olympia residents report high rates of discrimination, especially among marginalized groups
A survey of Olympia residents has revealed widespread discrimination, with marginalized groups like transgender individuals, people of color, and those with disabilities facing the most frequent incidents of being disrespected and denied opportunities. At the Olympia City Council study session on Tuesday, Dr. Ashley Gardner, Truclusion principal researcher, explained they...
What's happening next week— Scherler Sundays, Capitol Land Trust’s Summer Social and other events
The summer is still on with these fun events. This is a free, all-ages concert series every Sunday at 3 p.m. from July 21 to September 22. This tradition started since 2022! Enjoy food vendors, alley games for kids, beverages from 3 Magnets Brewing, and live podcast interviews with the performers. Click this link for more details.
Aerospace industry seen as key to Washington’s economic growth, new report says
(The Center Square) – A new report from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce finds that the aerospace industry is a key driver of economic growth in Washington state. The aerospace industry generated more than $71 billion in business revenues and $19.4 billion in labor income last year, according to the report. The report also found that the aerospace sector directly generated more than $580 million in tax revenues for...
Lawmakers call for director of children’s services in Washington to resign
At least two Washington lawmakers are demanding Department of Children, Youth and Families director Ross Hunter resign amid the agency’s decision to suspend intakes at two state juvenile detention facilities due to overcrowding. Democratic state Rep. Mari Leavitt of University Place and Republican Rep. Travis Couture of Allyn both posted on social media Thursday calling […]
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