Saturday, October 3, 2026
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The Olympia Site Plan Committee reviewed the renovation proposal to transform the former Providence Community Care Center at 225 State Avenue NE into a food hall, commissary kitchen, and second-floor …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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6/28/23
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Olympia Housing and Homeless Response Director Darian Lightfoot reported that the city is making progress in meeting the housing demand of 12,000 units over 20 years.
However, she mentioned that …
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The Lacey Finance and Economic Development Committee reviewed the rate policies for charging electric vehicles (EV) in the city during its meeting on Tuesday, June 27.
Lacey Public Works …
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The Lacey Police Department said a man who allegedly stole children’s sporting equipment and sold them online remains outstanding.
A Lacey school was burglarized last month, losing nine …
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By Julia Ornedo
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6/28/23
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The Lacey Museum will soon mount an oral history project to gather information to echo the narrative of marginalized communities and underrepresented cultures and groups.
Museum Coordinator …
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Thousands of Scotch broom seedlings ( Cytisus scoparius ) are invading Olympia, specifically at a hillside forest near Cooper Crest Park. Working to defend the forest is the Olympia Coalition for …
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The Olympia City Council has signed a proclamation designating July 2023 as Parks and Recreation Month and recognized Parks, Arts, and Recreation Director Paul Simmons for receiving an award from the …
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The Port of Olympia Commission voted 2-1 to approve a 4% raise to Executive Director Sam Gibboney’s compensation on Monday, June 26.
The raise, which takes effect retroactively to January …
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Last Thursday, June 22, the Olympia Land Use and Environment Committee reviewed the new Rental Housing Registration program with a presentation of recommendations and discussions around inspections …
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Last June 22, the Olympia Design Review Board met to discuss the construction of Nisqually Healing Center as a two-story outpatient medical facility.
According to the staff report , the …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/26/23
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The City of Olympia is currently considering an expansion of the 8-year Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) program. This optional program offers developers a pass on paying property taxes for …
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A group of environmentalists is working to enact rights of nature laws for Washington rivers across the state.
Olympia-based Rights of Nature Initiative (RONI) Coalition is pushing for an …
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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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The Lacey Historical Commission welcomed its newest commissioner, former City Mayor Jon Halvorson.
During the commission’s meeting on Wednesday, June 21, Halvorson said the main reason why …
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By JC Medina
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6/22/23
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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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Relocation of people from homeless encampments along I-5, particularly near Sleater-Kinney Road, to the new Maple Court enhanced shelter might begin next week.
Lacey Planning and Development …
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By JC Medina
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6/21/23
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On Tuesday, June 20, the Olympia City Council approved the allocation of $4.3 million from the city's fund balance of $6.6 million to finance various programs, including the Homeless Response …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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6/21/23
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