The Thurston County Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance that will ban the use of most plastic carryout bags in unincorporated Thurston County starting July 1 next year. Public hearing outcomes: Olympia, passed, October 8, 2013 Tumwater, passed, September 17, 2013 Thurston County, passed, September 24, 2013
Do you commute between Seattle, Lakewood, and Olympia? Your commute options just got a whole lot better! Two new Express routes now provide 33 more bus trips for Puget Sound commuters: Sound Transit Route 592: Now you can ride between Olympia and downtown Seattle with no transfers! Intercity Transit Route 609: For the first time [...]
The Thurston County Food Bank feeds nearly 10,000 members of our community each month. Food bank customers can expect more than just canned vegetables and dried pasta – the food bank’s shelves hold an impressive variety of fresh foods, too. Local grocery stores donate produce, dairy, meats, and baked goods that can no longer be [...]
Intercity Transit, the region’s public transportation provider, was recognized as one of the first transit systems in the U.S. to be designated a Bicycle Friendly Business by the League of American Bicyclists. Intercity Transit is one of the major partners of the Thurston Green Business Program. […]
Waste Connections, one of the Green Business partners, will be present at a number of Thurston County Events in coming months. Look for them at: 2013 Lacey Spring Fun Fair – Saturday May 18th & Sunday May 19th @ St. Martin’s University (We will have games, coloring books, balloons and prizes) South Sound BBQ Festival – Saturday [...]
Nearly a quarter of the electricity Puget Sound Energy customers consumed on Tuesday, February 12 came from the utility’s three wind farms, marking a new one-day production record for the PSE energy facilities. Between midnight Monday and midnight Tuesday, […]
As the country phases out incandescent bulb technology in favor of more efficient and longer lasting options, light emitting diode (LED) technology has been viewed as a long term solution – though a costly solution. LED bulbs are now widely available and, with a variety of rebates and discounts, are becoming more affordable to everyday [...]
Special annual awards were presented at the Chamber Forum, April 11, 2012. Awards were given to the winners in the categories of Small, Medium and Large Business. Small Business of the year was presented to Bron's Automotive. Medium Business of the Year went to Organic Wellness Massage, and the Large Business award was shared by [...]
Is your business being green in one or more ways? You can apply year-round for a Thurston Green Business Designation. You can apply for one or more categories, including Energy Efficiency, Water Conservation, Buying and Selling Green, Waste Reduction & Recycling, Commute Trip Reduction and more. Apply today!
Dear Transit Friend Intercity Transit recently received great news. And you, as a transit friend supporting our endeavors, deserve to share in this success. The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has recognized Intercity Transit and Sound Transit as the first public transportation agencies in the nation to accomplish a “Gold” level signatory status for their commitment to [...]
