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Olympia Armory Building Manager Valerie Roberts introduced the eight anchor partners selected to lease long-term spaces in the building and help the city develop business plans for the Armory …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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5/2/24
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The Housing Authority of Thurston County (HATC)’s 2023 Annual Community Report showed that the organization had admitted 296 new households to its voucher rental assistance program and lifted …
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Lacey has been awarded a Silver designation from SolSmart, a national program that promotes the expansion of clean and affordable solar energy solutions at the local level.
SolSmart evaluates …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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5/2/24
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Intercity Transit (IT) won two top awards at the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) 2024 International Bus Roadeo competition, which was held last weekend in Portland, Oregon.
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By Darlanne Cruz
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5/2/24
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Thurston’s County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved the Sheriff’s two single-source purchases for six Grappler and five StarChase units to aid in vehicle pursuits.
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In a show of recognition and celebration, the Thurston Board of County Commissioners officially declared May Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.
The board's proclamation …
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By JC Medina
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5/1/24
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The Olympia Metropolitan Park District Board (OMPD), consisting of the city council members, approved appointments of three members to the district's citizen advisory committee.
At Tuesday's OMPD …
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Tumwater’s hearing examiner, Mark Scheibmeir, approved on Monday, April 29, the site plan and conditional use permit for Tacoma resident Trevor Colby to construct a four-story storage facility …
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An Olympia staffer proposed a method to save the city money on inspecting stormwater catch basins.
Senior Stormwater Specialist Kane Osstifin told the Olympia Utilities Advisory Committee (UAC) …
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently introduced new regulations to reduce emissions from new cars and light trucks.
The "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years …
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The Port of Olympia’s new executive director, Alexandra Smith, addressed dozens of questions last week, including about the marine terminal’s profitability and said she supports having …
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With only a couple of weeks left approaching the Conference Finals, the Saint Martin’s University Track and Field team is in their homestretch preparations to vie for all the marbles and was …
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By Vince Zafra
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4/30/24
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Army veteran Crystal Beeler made it clear that she wants the Olympia City Council to address the issue that VFW Post 318 says involves the actions of homeless individuals living in the nearby Unity …
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During a special meeting on Sunday, April 28, the North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) Board of Directors selected Troy Oliver as its next Superintendent.
“I have been proud to work …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/29/24
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Olympia's Parking Services Program proposed several changes to downtown parking to address community concerns and serve local businesses and visitors better.
Parking Service Program specialist …
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In the lead-up for the upcoming Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) Championships in early May, the Evergreen State College Track and Field team battled for their homestretch outdoor meets and …
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By Vince Zafra
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4/29/24
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The Olympia School District (OSD) Board expressed no objections to Superintendent Patrick Murphy’s recommendation of excluding school closure as an option to supplement the district’s …
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Tumwater has selected Haley & Aldrich Inc. to conduct environmental assessment work on the old brewery and the former Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) office on Capitol …
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At Olympia's Land Use and Environment Committee meeting, Olympia associate planner Casey Schaufler presented the market analysis on neighborhood centers, which analyzed 12 existing centers and …
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Olympia is seeking recertification for the Creative District from the Washington State Arts Commission to further support the local creative sector in the next five years.
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