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State Board of Nursing suspends a Thurston County nurse's license due to prescribing, patient care concerns
The Washington state Board of Nursing has suspended the licenses of a nurse at a family medicine clinic in Thurston County due to prescribing concerns and allegations his patient care fell below
Tumwater to celebrate Independence Day with parade and Thunder Valley Fireworks Show
Tumwater invites families to join the Independence Day celebrations on Thursday, July 4, 2024. The day begins with the Independence Day Parade. In the evening, there is a Tumwater Family Festival, and Nisqually Red Wind Casino Fireworks Show—the “biggest display in Thurston County!”. The 36th Annual Independence Day...
Supporters rally for natural gas initiative at 'super signing' event in Centralia
Supporters of an initiative to curtail Washington’s movement away from natural gas use in homes and other buildings rallied on the streets of Centralia ahead of a deadline to submit enough
A Look at Lacey’s New ‘Porch to Park’ Neighborhood
A new kind of neighborhood is opening soon in Lacey. The housing development, Trestlewood, is described as a “porch to park” development. It consists of single-family homes and townhomes, and includes the option to add an ADU or secondary suite. At the helm of the project is RJ...
Billy Frank Jr. Statue Honors His Life and Legacy
An historic bronze statue of Billy Frank Jr. is being sculpted to recognize the Nisqually tribal leader and fishing rights advocate. Two identical sculptures will be cast. One will travel to Washington D.C. to the National Statuary Hall and the other will welcome people entering our state capitol building in Olympia. Artist Haiying Wu from Issaquah is working on the larger-than-life project in a high-ceiling space in the Kenneth J Minneart Center at South Puget Sound Community College. The college is hosting this collaboration with the Nisqually Indian Tribe and the Washington State Arts Commission. (ArtsWA).
Lacey, Olympia and Tumwater implement fireworks ban; holds activities with fireworks display
As the 4th of July approaches, excitement is building for the upcoming Independence Day celebration. The Cities of Lacey, Olympia, and Tumwater remind residents that fireworks cannot be sold, purchased, or used within city limits. The Washington State Patrol also highlights that the sale and discharge of fireworks are limited...
Washington State's Commercial Aviation Work Group to Hold Inaugural Public Meeting in Tumwater on July 11
For those looking to have their voice heard in the realm of Washington's aviation future, the Commercial Aviation Work Group is opening its doors—literally and digitally—for its first public meeting on July 11, 2024, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced. The session is slated to kick off at 9 a.m. at the Capital Event Center in Tumwater and, for those not able to attend in person, an online meeting link will be forthcoming on the group's website.
Lewis County seeks residents interested in participating in budget process
The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is seeking Lewis County residents interested in participating in the county’s 2025 budget-setting process. The BOCC is seeking volunteers from each commissioner district to attend budget meetings in October and November and to provide feedback to the commissioners. Application packets for...
Classic cars alongside BMX bikes: Lewis County Autism Coalition holds first car and bike show in Chehalis
Gearheads flocked to the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis Saturday, June 21, for the first Lewis County Autism Coalition (LCAC) Car and BMX show. The event was organized in partnership with
Olympia’s programs focus on workforce development
At the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee meeting on Wednesday, Olympia's Economic Development Director Mike Reid provided an update on innovative workforce programs launched in response to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The city partnered with local organizations in 2021 through Olympia Strong to develop a two-year...
IWW union members commemorate monument honoring Centralia Tragedy victims at George Washington Park
Approximately 50 union members of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) gathered in downtown Centralia’s George Washington Park on Sunday, June 23, to dedicate a new Union Victims monument
Free naloxone training event hosted by Twin Cities Rotary set for July 18
The Twin Cities Rotary Club will host a free “train the trainer” event at Centralia College next month to teach community members how to administer potentially lifesaving overdose
City of Olympia Invites Eligible Agencies to Apply for 2025 Tourism Funding
The city of Olympia is now accepting applications for 2025 tourism funding from Olympia’s Lodging Tax. All applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 18. The Lodging Tax is a sales tax paid by people who stay overnight in a local lodging establishment such as a hotel, motel, bed-and-breakfast facility, or campground, a release from the city noted.
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