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Government
The Olympia School Board takes public testimony on closing LP Brown Elementary at 6 p.m. tonight at the school and on Zoom. District documents show what consolidation would mean for LP Brown families, from bus times to where students and programs would go.
CommunityDean Jones, longtime downtown Olympia shopkeeper behind Encore Chocolates & Teas, dies at 83Dean Jones and his wife, Carla, ran Encore Chocolates & Teas on Fifth Avenue for 15 years, and before that Four Seasons Books for 14. He died Oct. 2. The shop closed briefly after his death and has since reopened.
Public SafetySaturday march and Capitol rally: expect delays downtown Olympia; route and areas to avoidA march from Lions Park to the county's Pacific Avenue campus and back along Martin Way is planned for Saturday morning, Oct. 17, followed by a rally on the Capitol Campus from noon to 2 p.m. Expect foot traffic and slower driving in east and downtown Olympia.
InformE-bikes, scooters and sidewalks: What Washington law says about kids' rides to schoolResidents in northeast Thurston County have raised concerns about students on e-bikes, motorized bikes and scooters zipping along sidewalks near schools. Here's what state and local rules allow, and what changed this year for the fastest machines.
GovernmentMore needs and fewer resources': Olympia council weighs next steps for homelessness planAt a study session Tuesday, Olympia's housing director told the City Council that demand for homelessness services is rising while state and federal money shrinks. Council members disagreed on what to prioritize next, and staff will bring back an update in early 2027.How much do the printed business ad signs staked along local roadsides bother you?
Read the story: printed business ad signs along our roadsides
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