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Port of Olympia Commissioner Bob Iyall shared what Port management has been doing to improve workplace culture after 22 Port employees signed a letter of no-confidence to Executive Director Sam …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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6/23/23
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The summer is getting fun. Enjoy local activities for this week, including the anticipated LoveOly Summerfest!
Motoamerica Superbikes, Saturday, June 22-25 The fastest motorcycle racing in the …
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6/22/23
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Port of Olympia’s Citizen Advisory Committee reviewed the Destination Waterfront plan with Thomas Architecture Studios, the firm overseeing the project’s development plans, during a …
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Olympia Economic Development Director Mike Reid and Cultural Access Tax Program Specialist Amelia Layton presented the proposed updates to the lodging tax program, which aim to broaden participation …
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With a vote of 7-2, the Olympia City Council approved on Tuesday the first and final reading of the residential parking ordinance, which among other things, retains the current maximum of 1.5 spaces …
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On Thursday's work session, the Board of County Commissioners received a briefing on Experience Olympia and Beyond's multi-layered approach to assessing Thurston County's post-pandemic tourism …
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LOTT may have to take out a loan to finance the restoration of a waste-handling facility.
Capital Planning Manager Tyle Zuchowski updated the LOTT Clean Water Alliance about the rehabilitation …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/16/23
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Olympia Councilmember Dani Madrone is zeroing in on the overabundance of parking in the Capitol Mall Triangle area as she inquired about the possibility of code changes related to commercial parking …
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The Port of Olympia Commission tabled a sole source contract with MIG Architecture, the target firm which would design the aquarium exhibits at the planned Marine Waterfront Center.
The …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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6/14/23
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Tumwater City Council approved an agreement on Tuesday, June 6, allowing the city to lease 60 golf carts from PNC Equipment Finance, LLC for $198.00 per cart per month, totaling …
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Tumwater extended its agreement with Craft District, LLC to help develop infrastructure for a 5.6-acre property at a portion of the Brewery District located on Capitol Boulevard at Tumwater Valley …
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Theater Artists Olympia (TAO) will hold auditions for aspiring and experienced actors on Wednesday and Thursday, June 15-16, starting at 7 p.m. at its OlyTheater space in Capital Mall.
Six to …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/13/23
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“We are proposing an increase to the downtown residential parking permits, just in the center core zone, said Community Planning & Development Program Analyst Max DeJarnatt during …
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission conference on Wednesday on a proposal to add 14 new RV parking spaces to the existing Coach Post Mobile Park at 3633 7th Avenue SW.
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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6/9/23
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June is starting to be a fun month for the locals. Check the events happening next week to spice up your weekend (or weekday).
Tenino Arts Creative Market, Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m. - 3 …
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6/8/23
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Olympia City Council scrapped the Planning Commission's recommendation on parking code amendments and instead voted and approved Councilmember Dani Madrone's alternative proposals, requiring all new …
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Western Governors University (WGU) is offering a new scholarship opportunity that would support learners in rural communities who wish to study in their hometown.
The Learn Where You Live …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/6/23
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Olympia and Beyond Annual meeting and PopArt party on June 1, and handed out this year’s Thurston County Tourism Awards at the Hands On Children’s Museum.
The lineup of vendors at …
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Strategic Projects Manager Amy Buckler presented the 10-month progress of Olympia Strong during a Finance Committee meeting yesterday, May 31.
Last year, the city launched Olympia Strong to …
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Yesterday, May 31, the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee examined the application of Thomas Architecture Studios on the development of the ‘Carnegie Whiskey Library’ during a …
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