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Ambar Escalante purchased a 5,894 sqft lot to propose a three-unit townhouse building on Union Ave. SE that could be sold as separate residences if upcoming code changes reduce wetland review; she plans to submit permit applications after January 2027.

At an Aug. 13 board meeting, OSD superintendent Patrick Murphy said the district is updating its strategic plan for 2027-28 and will hold a winter community committee meeting to discuss a bond measure addressing deferred maintenance and potential school consolidations amid declining enrollment.

Energize Thurston is in its second year offering free and low-cost heat pump installations in Thurston County including Olympia; Phase 1 began Aug.

17 with discounts and free site assessments from installers, and Phase 2 will open in October for eligible applicants (with subsidies covering up to 100 percent costs).

A mechanical Tyrannosaurus rex helped bring down the vacant General Administration Building on the Capitol Campus at 210 11th Ave. SW.

Funded by a $4.3 million Legislature allocation, demolition work will be completed in December.

At a Port Commission meeting on Aug.

3, operations reported that non-aviation segments generated $1.76 million in revenue and produced a net profit of $103,011 in H1; the airport will work with Tumwater on a habitat conservation plan to support future growth.

Evenflo recalled 22,981 Revolve180 Litemax NXT car seats due to a recline indicator issue, a safety concern for local families.

Consumers are advised to verify their models and follow the recall notice for further instructions.

At a Tuesday, Aug. 11 meeting, the City Council approved a public art concept for Marj Yung Park—featuring five carved cedar panels along trails that tell local stories.

The project, part of the city’s accord with the Squaxin Island Tribe, will undergo a final design review on Sept. 10.

OSD Superintendent Patrick Murphy presented a school consolidation timeline at an Aug.

6 meeting amid falling enrollment; he will propose a plan in September and a school closure vote is set for November + aimed at addressing funding challenges and enriching learning environments.