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After permanent closure, Pearl Street Pool backers say funds donated to veterans organizations and youth projects
Despite years of fundraising, multiple discussions with Centralia city staff as to how to reopen the Veterans Memorial Pearl Street Pool and advocating for their cause at city council meetings, the
Thousands turn out for McCleary Bear Festival
Jul. 16—A hot summer weekend held the promise of magic as throngs visited McCleary for the 65th iteration of the Bear Festival, which took over the town for the weekend. The event went off fabulously, said Andrea Dahl, member of the festival committee, with all the parts moving like they were meant to. "This weekend went as flawlessly as you can expect a weekend to go," Dahl said. "When we can ...
Thurston County Fair accepting entries for foods, art, hobbies and crafts
The Thurston County Fair is accepting open class entries from July 22 through July 29 at the Thurston County Fairgrounds. Categories include open class photography, foods, hobbies and crafts, art and ...
Tumwater to receive $5.8 million in state funding for Deschutes Valley Trail project
Tumwater City Council authorized Mayor Debbie Sullivan on Tuesday, July 16 to accept $5 million from the state for the continuation of the Deschutes Valley Trail Connection project. With the council’s approval, Sullivan will sign a project prospectus from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). According to the...
County, Olympia, Tumwater traffic disruptions starting today
Thurston County, Olympia, and Tumwater are warning motorists of traffic disruptions begin today and tomorrow. Intersection construction at Sleater Kinney and 15th Ave NE. Thurston County Public Works is alerting the public about upcoming traffic delays at the intersection of Sleater Kinney Road NE and 15th Avenue NE, beginning Monday, July 15.
Tumwater Fire Department recommends third station, increase in personnel
The Tumwater Fire Department is recommending to its city council the development of a third fire station for the city. The department’s recommendation resulted from an Emergency Services Consulting International evaluation as part of the fire department’s new five-year strategic plan. Fire Department Chief Brian Hurley and consultant...
Olympia's Hands-On Children's Museum seeks to double its exhibit space
Olympia’s Hands-on Children’s Museum (HOCM) announced a $35 million expansion plan that would nearly double the museum's space to accommodate its rapidly growing visitor base. The existing museum occupies about 28,000 square feet. The proposed expansion would add 30,000 and 35,000 square feet of new space. Plans include...
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