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Traffic Signal Collision at State Ave & Central St: Lane Closures & Temporary Stop
A collision has damaged a traffic signal at the intersection of State Avenue and Central Street and will need to be replaced, the City of Olympia reports. City crews will remove the traffic signal on Friday, May 17, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. State Avenue will see temporary lane closures as the work wraps up, according to the City.
Initiative to repeal natural gas phase-out bill could soon get the green light
(The Center Square) – The court challenge to the ballot title for an initiative to repeal a natural gas phase-out could wrap up Wednesday afternoon. That means signature gatherers for Initiative 2066 could be out by this weekend. A judge in Thurston County Superior Court will hear arguments over the initiative's language, and a backer tells The Center Square he expects a decision just after the hearing. ...
Rochester eighth grader wins local, district and state VFW Patriot's Pen essay contest
Each year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) holds essay contests for middle and high school students. The contests offer cash prizes and scholarship opportunities, with different essay themes each ...
City of Olympia Hosts Backyard Campout: A Night of Community, Fun, and Adventure!
Are you ready to swap your bedroom for a sleeping bag under the stars? The City of Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation is hosting the ultimate suburban adventure: The Backyard Campout! It's your chance to experience the great outdoors right in your own community.
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