SCJ Alliance is pleased to announce the addition of Elisabeth Wooton to our Lacey office as a transportation planner. Elisabeth brings seven years of transportation planning experience with an emphasis on complete street designs. Prior to joining SCJ, she was working as a pedestrian and bicycle planner for New York City’s Department of Transportation. Elisabeth…
School is either underway or right around the corner for many students across the northwest. The preparation for heading back is a big money maker for some businesses. The National Retail Federation predicts shoppers will spend $75.8 billion on back-to-school shopping —with a majority spent on electronics such as computers or calculators. Better Business Bureau…
In light of recent events Chief of Police Ronnie Roberts and Dr. Karen Johnson of the Black Alliance met today and have the following statement: “We are at a time in our country where violence is pulling communities apart. We must come together to address longstanding challenges between our Black communities and law enforcement. We recognize…
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is awarding much-needed equipment to the Clark County Fire Department. Join us for an equipment demonstration and fire safety tips during a ceremony at the FirehouseSubs in Lacey, WA. Thursday, July 14th, 2016 at 10:30 AM Firehouse Subs in Lacey: 1110 Galaxy Dr NE Suite G Lacey, WA 98516…
College Spark Washington along with the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges today awarded South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) a grant of $500,000 over five years to develop a Guided Pathways program. Guided Pathways aims to support low-income students and students of color by helping community colleges develop clear paths to certificates,…
Visit Olympia and Thurston County Target Zero are excited to announce the official launch of Uber in Olympia and Thurston County on Friday, July 15, just in time for Capital Lakefair. Uber will service all of Olympia and the surrounding area by seamlessly connecting riders to Uber drivers through the Uber app, making the entire…
The Public is Encouraged to Take an Online Survey and Participate in Future Events The progress to form Olympia’s Downtown Strategy continues. Citizens from around Thurston County are encouraged to participate. Several opportunities to learn more and give feedback are planned: An online survey is open now through July 24. The survey has to…
This summer hundreds of canoes and thousands of indigenous people will travel great distances together on the inland waterways. The voyagers will be welcomed as honored guests by the Nisqually Indian Tribe for the 2016 Canoe Journey. The Port of Olympia is seeking volunteers to help with the 2016 Paddle to Nisqually Landing which will…
In recognition of National Reentry Week, Governor Jay Inslee signed an executive order April 26 to better support the successful transition of people leaving prison and returning to their communities. Those with criminal records often have trouble getting jobs, housing and higher education. “One of the most significant public safety investments we can make to improve the lives…