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Port commissioners are set to revisit a nonbinding resolution backing the state's funding push for the $400 million-plus Deschutes Estuary restoration on Oct. 13. At their last meeting, they criticized communication from the Department of Ecology and worried about Budd Inlet cleanup timing.
GovernmentOlympia utility bills would rise about 5.5% in 2027 under proposed rate packageCity staff proposed 2027 increases to Olympia's water, garbage, stormwater and wastewater rates that would add about $19.51 to the average bi-monthly bill. Rising energy costs, including a proposed 13.7% Puget Sound Energy hike, are a big driver.
InformPlanning Commission backs update to Olympia's rules for wetlands, streams and steep slopesThe Olympia Planning Commission recommended updates to the city's Critical Areas Ordinance, which governs building near wetlands, streams, habitat and hazard areas. A council committee reviews it Oct. 22, with adoption targeted for Dec. 8.
Public SafetyThurston County judge permanently blocks key parts of state sheriff standards law; state will appealThurston County Superior Court Judge Christine Schaller threw out new eligibility standards for county sheriffs that could have removed some from office. The attorney general's office says it will appeal.How much do the printed business ad signs staked along local roadsides bother you?
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