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Washington energy choice initiative supporters turn in 431,000 voter signatures
(The Center Square) – Backers of Initiative 2066 turned in more than 431,000 signatures Tuesday afternoon to the Secretary of State’s Office in Tumwater with the hope of getting the measure to protect energy choices like natural gas and propane on this November’s ballot. The Building Industry Association of Washington, Let’s Go Washington and other partners held two news […]
Thurston County dive rescue team hosts joint training on Nisqually River
The parking lot at the McKenna Park was filled with vehicles belonging to first responders in the morning hours of Thursday, June 27, as the Thurston County Dive Rescue Team hosted a joint training
Olympia School District receives safety training offer with other districts
The Olympia School District (OSD) was invited to collaborate with other districts on the School Safety and Security Services Program (Policy 4311). During the June 27 school district meeting, Superintendent Patrick Murphy shared that the district was invited to collaborate while drafting the 4311 policy. With a charter approved in...
Yelm City Council votes 5-2 to repeal library board, homelessness committee
Yelm City Councilors voted 5-2 to make changes to the Yelm Municipal Code by repealing Chapter 2.36, the homelessness committee, and Chapter 2.63, Yelm Library Advisory Board, from city ordinances on ...
City of Yelm updates transportation improvement plan with nine projects listed
The City of Yelm updated its statewide transportation improvement project at a meeting on June 25 to include nine projects for the 2025-30 cycle. These projects include intersection improvements ...
133d Army National Guard rock band thrills at All-American Jubilee in Rainier
Performing on stage is a thrilling experience for members of the 133d Army National Guard Band. But performing on stage in uniform is a different kind of thrill. The six rock musicians of the ...
Parking restriction on Parkside Drive SE for Lacey's July 3 Fireworks Spectacular
The east side of Parkside Drive SE, along Rainier Vista Park from 45th Avenue to the southern boundary of the park, will be temporarily designated as a fire lane and closed to parking on July 3. Any cars parked in this area will be towed. This measure is being implemented...
DuPont June 28 Bits & Bytes
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