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Ballots Available and Ballot Drop Boxes Open for the February 8, 2022 Special Election
The Thurston County Auditor’s Elections Division mailed more than 90,000 ballots to voters in Thurston County for the February 8 Special Election. Any registered voter in Griffin, Olympia, Tenino, or Tumwater School Districts who thinks they should have received a ballot, but hasn’t by Wednesday, January 26 should contact the Auditor’s Office at 360.786.5408 or elections@co.thurston.wa.us. Ballots for military and overseas voters registered in Thurston County were mailed on…
Thurston County Chamber Board of Trustees Endorses Local School Replacement Levies
At their regular monthly board meeting, the Thurston County Chamber Board of Trustees unanimously endorsed approval of four Thurston County public school replacement technology and capital facilities levies on the February 8, 2022, ballot. This February, the voters in the Olympia, Tumwater, Tenino, and Griffin school districts will be asked to approve “replacement levies”. These…
Agreement with WSDOT Paves Way for Wheeler Avenue Clean-up
From the City of Olympia An agreement between the City of Olympia and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will allow for the removal of accumulated trash and debris along Wheeler Avenue and enable the City to transition individuals living at the encampments there to sanctioned camping, shelter or housing. Under the agreement, which…
Meagan Foote Talks Growing Up in the Family Business and Joining Her Parents As Second-Generation Co-Owner of Minuteman Press Franchise in Olympia, Washington
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”21301″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Meet the Team of Minuteman Press, Olympia, Washington. Pictured left to right: Kevin, Chloe, Shane, Meagan, Clo, and Jim.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]For over 31 years, Minuteman Press in Olympia, Washington, has been owned and operated by Clo and Jim Foote. Their daughter Meagan, who was 13 years old when Clo and Jim bought the business, has…
SPSCC and WorkSource Host Virtual Hiring Event
WorkSource and South Puget Sound Community College are sponsoring a virtual hiring event for the whole community! When: Wednesday, January 26, from 11 am-3 pm Registration link: https://bit.ly/3DV4dww This virtual event is an easy way to chat 1-on-1 with recruiters from multiple local employers via any internet-connected device. There are over 20 recruiters registered to attend from…
Third Pacific Northwest city to prioritize health and clean air by cutting climate pollution from new buildings
On Tuesday, January 11th, the Olympia City Council unanimously passed a resolution that will accelerate the transition to all-electric buildings throughout the city. The resolution document starts out, “WHEREAS, climate change is an existential crisis posing one of the most serious threats to the existence of humanity and all species on the planet; a threat…
RETRACTION: New Year, New Hours for Timberland Regional Library
***RETRACTION: A previous press release stated that West Olympia Timberland Library located at 625 Black Lake Blvd SW in Capital Mall will be open Sundays. This statement is not accurate and the hours for the West Olympia location remain the same. The hours for the Olympia location also remain the same. ___________ Beginning Jan. 3, 2022,…
With the New Year Comes New Hours at Timberland Regional Library
Beginning Jan. 3, 2022, Timberland Regional Library (TRL) locations will have updated hours with some branches opening earlier and/or staying open later during the week and weekend as part of an effort to expand and adapt library access to the needs of local communities. One of the most significant changes is that West Olympia Timberland Library located at 625…
Olympia Family Theater announces spring 2022 reopening!
After closing our doors nearly two years ago, Olympia Family Theater is thrilled to announce that we are reopening in spring 2022 with an exciting line-up of theatrical experiences for the entire family! We are returning this spring with 3 special and unique offerings for our community, which are described below. Looking ahead we are…