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Gov. Ferguson meets the NBA commissioner Thursday about bringing the Sonics back

If you've been waiting on the Sonics, this afternoon matters. Gov. Bob Ferguson will meet virtually with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, and at the state Capitol Wednesday he said, "I still remain optimistic."

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32teams in the NBA if Seattle and Las Vegas both join

The league would grow from 30 teams.

Source: The Spokesman-Review

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ElectionsTimberland Regional Library's levy lid lift is passing in early returnsIf you use a Timberland library, the early news is good. The levy lid lift was passing 55.18% to 44.82% districtwide on Tuesday night, Secretary of State data shows. The Nisqually Valley News reported it was passing as library leaders and supporters say it is essential to avoiding further staff layoffs and service cuts.Wednesday’s editionRead SportsThe Mariners hired Jason Kanzler as manager after a 37-day searchIf you follow the M's, Seattle has a new skipper. Kanzler is 36, has never managed at the major or minor league levels, and was the Cubs' director of player development. Jerry Dipoto picked him over former Astros manager Joe Espada.Wednesday’s editionRead TumwaterTumwater weighs an emergency declaration to save its 400-year-old Garry oakIf you pass 7525 Old Highway 99 in Tumwater, you know the Davis-Meeker Garry oak. Mayor Leatta Dahlhoff was set to declare an emergency at the Nov. 2 council meeting, which would let the city shift about $100,000 toward the work.Tuesday’s editionRead

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  • CostcoThe Tumwater City Council unanimously approved a 10-year development agreement with Costco on Nov.

    The Tumwater City Council unanimously approved a 10-year development agreement with Costco on Nov. 2 for a new store at the southwest corner of Tumwater Boulevard and Interstate 5. The target completion date is Aug. 31, 2028, and Costco must set aside more than 2.5 acres of forest on the property.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Olympian

  • HousingOlympia's comprehensive plan targets 14,295 housing units by 2045, or approximately 715 a year, but the city recorded 555 units in 2018, its strongest year in the data presented.

    Olympia's comprehensive plan targets 14,295 housing units by 2045, or approximately 715 a year, but the city recorded 555 units in 2018, its strongest year in the data presented. Planning Director Nicole Floyd told the Planning Commission on Nov. 2 that the city has received only one application for a property with two ADUs.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Jolt News

  • Yelm levyYelm Community Schools' fifth attempt at an educational programs and operations levy was passing by 7 percent in election night results Tuesday.

    Yelm Community Schools' fifth attempt at an educational programs and operations levy was passing by 7 percent in election night results Tuesday.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Nisqually Valley News

  • VeteransThe Lacey City Council proclaimed November Veterans Appreciation Month at its Nov.

    The Lacey City Council proclaimed November Veterans Appreciation Month at its Nov. 2 meeting. If you're a veteran, Thurston County's Veteran Resource & Job Fair runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Lacey Community Center, with a free lunch.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: The Jolt News, Thurston County Veteran Assistance Program

  • BakeryMiss Moffett's Mystical Cupcakes in Lacey is closing, the business announced Tuesday on social media.

    Miss Moffett's Mystical Cupcakes in Lacey is closing, the business announced Tuesday on social media. It has no official closing date but expects to shut before the end of the year, after almost 14 years.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Olympian

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Ferguson meets NBA's Silver on the Sonics today

Plus, Tumwater's Costco deal gets a green light and Lacey hosts a free job fair for veterans.

The TLDR

  1. Ferguson meets NBA's Silver today about bringing the Sonics back
  2. Tumwater approves a 10-year deal for a new Costco near I-5
  3. Olympia has seen one application for a property with two ADUs
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