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Prison powwow: Native families connect with their loved ones behind bars
In line to enter a state prison north of Olympia, 10-year-old Ahyoka Wixon cannot stay still. “My dad’s friend made me a jingle dress!” she says to a friendly man standing off to the side of the line, adorned in cultural regalia from head to toe. Her grandmother, 62-year-old Tina Wixon, pulls her away, reminding […] The post Prison powwow: Native families connect with their loved ones behind bars appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Roy, WA councilmember faces backlash after giving Nazi salute during meeting
ROY, Wash. - Roy City Council member William "Bill" Starks is under fire after giving a Nazi salute during a recent city council meeting, raising serious ethical concerns among constituents and officials. The incident, which took place at the end of a July 8 council meeting, was captured on video...
Court tells Washington state to return young inmates from prison to juvenile facility
A Thurston County Superior Court judge told the state it has two weeks to return 43 young men it suddenly moved last Friday from the Green Hill School juvenile rehabilitation center to an adult prison in Shelton unless it can convince the court that the emergency move was necessary to reduce dangerous overcrowding.
Plans for two new roundabouts in Tumwater to move forward
Tumwater City Council authorized Mayor Debbie Sullivan to sign the contracts of two design firms to work on separate roundabouts on Linwood Avenue and Tumwater Boulevard on Tuesday, July 16. The Linwood Avenue roundabout is being proposed at the intersection of 2nd Avenue. The city awarded a contract to SCJ...
Get the DERT on the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Team and the Unfolding Future of Capitol Lake
The reflective views of Capitol Lake are iconic to Olympia’s landscape. The estuary, which had previously always been there, was dammed in 1951, to create the reflecting pond. Many locals remember swimming there. However, over time bacteria, oxygen, and sediment levels became concerning along with invasive species of the New Zealand mud snail and Eurasian milfoil. The aesthetics have diminished along with its ecological health.
Olympia planner highlights Martin Way improvements in the 2025-2030 Capital Facilities Plan
Olympia is planning a major reconstruction project on Martin Way to address the corridor's pressing needs, Public Works Department senior planner Michelle Swanson reported. At Wednesday's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting, Swanson provided a briefing on the Preliminary 2025-2050 Capital Facilities Plan. In her presentation, she highlighted Olympia's plans for the Martin Way corridor.
Riverside Fire Authority celebrates career and volunteer staff with a badge-pinning ceremony
The Riverside Fire Authority celebrated a milestone for 15 of its new career and volunteer firefighters on Wednesday as the firefighters formally completed their year-long probationary periods and ...
People in Public Service: Who Was L.P. Brown Elementary School Named After?
Olympia’s L.P. Brown Elementary School, 2000 26th Avenue NW, is named for Leland Pennock Brown, a long-time Superintendent of Olympia School District. He left a strong educational legacy for his community. Leland Brown: Becoming a Teacher. Leland “Lee” Brown was born on June 4, 1893 to Emerson and Lela...
Iconic Mural to be Restored and Rededicated to the Japanese Community
One of Olympia’s most iconic murals, “The Great Wave Off Kanagawa” is soon to be restored and then rededicated to Olympia’s Japanese American community. The restoration work will be completed by local artists in partnership with the Olympia Japanese American Citizens League and Rainbow Community Arts.
Ocean Career: State of Washington Coastal, Floodplain, and Shoreline Management Section Manager
The Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Coastal, Floodplain, and Shoreline Management Section Manager (WMS Band 2) position. This position will be located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
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