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The current work is the second stage of a two-phase project on 111 Pattison St NE. The first phase, completed in 2021, included a five-story residential building and a shelter.

Martin Way Affordable Housing Phase 2 passes review

The Olympia Design Review Board held its virtual meeting for a Detail Design Review of the Martin Way Affordable Housing project on Thursday, November 3. According to the board’s staff … more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 11/7/22

Olympia's Site Plan Committee reviewed the project proposal for multifamily housing at 3714 Royal Street SE on November 2, 2022.

Three-story multifamily housing proposed at Olympia Royal Street SE

Olympia's Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission hearing on a three-story multifamily housing project proposal at 3714 Royal Street SE on November 2. Brandon Johnson of JSA Civil … more

By Lorilyn C. Lirio | 11/7/22

Tumwater city council discussed three new additions to the legislative agenda.

Tumwater adopts 2023 legislative agenda

Tumwater city council adopted its 2023 legislative agenda during a meeting on November 1. Austin Ramirez, the city’s economic development program manager, said that new items were added to … more

By Jerome Tuaño | 11/4/22

Olympia's Source Control Program has ranked over 600 government and business sites to different priority levels. The program will start inspecting some of these sites in January next year.

Olympia to inspect city facilities, businesses for water pollution

Olympia will begin city facility and business site inspections to identify and prevent the possible source of water pollution in January next year through the city’s Source Control … more

By Lorilyn C. Lirio | 11/4/22 | 1 comment

Sports Legend Awardee Laurie Creighton, recognized for her over 30 years of coaching, with emcee Jeff Lucero.

Sports Star Awards recognizes local athletes

Olympia and Beyond celebrated Thurston's local athletes during the Sports Star Awards yesterday, November 3 at South Puget Sound Community College's Student Union Building. Awardees: College … more

By Gloria Towne | 11/4/22

State Wildlife supports Offut Lake Management District no. 24, with reservations

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) voiced support for the establishment of the Offut Lake Management District No. 24 during a county-level public hearing held on Tuesday, November … more

By Jerome Tuaño | 11/3/22

Drexel House Permanents Supportive Housing and Quixote Village are two of the projects pursued by Olympia with CDBG funding, according to CDBG program specialist Anastasia Everett who spoke at the city council meeting on November 1, 2022.

Olympia seeks public comment on unspent development funds reallocation and project evaluation

The Olympia City Council wants to hear public opinion on the proposed reallocation of $93,000 in the unspent Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for the Project Year 2021 (PY 21). At … more

By Lorilyn C. Lirio | 11/3/22 | 1 comment

At the PBIA board meeting on November 2, 2022, Olympia Engineering Program specialist Andrew Curtis discussed two option permits for outdoor dining.

Olympia regulates outdoor dining to regain the mobility and use of sidewalks

After being lax during the pandemic year, Olympia Engineering Program specialist Andrew Curtis said the city is now regulating outdoor dining in downtown businesses. Curtis spoke at the Parking … more

By Lorilyn C. Lirio | 11/3/22 | 6 comments

Port of Olympia wins $9M grant for marine port improvements

The Port of Olympia was awarded a $9,270,918 federal grant for its Seaport Throughput Improvement Project by the Maritime Administration’s Port Infrastructure Development Program. “The … more

By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr. | 11/3/22

During the Latinx Youth Summit (LYS), Latinx high school students from Thurston, Mason, Lewis, Pacific and Grays Harbor counties have an opportunity to learn about post-secondary education pathways, celebrate their multi-cultural heritage and focus on their future, said Betsy Storey, public services specialist at Olympia Timberland Library.

TRL Supports Latinx Youth Summit

Timberland Regional Library has once again partnered with the Hispanic Roundtable and other community sponsors to organize the annual Latinx Youth Summit, scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 22, from 8:30 … more

By Taniah Najih | Timberland Regional Library | 11/3/22

At the Olympia City Council meeting on November 1, 2022, Olympia Police chief Rich Allen announced the implementation of body-worn cameras.

Olympia Police now have body cams

Olympia police officers are now equipped with body-worn cameras, OPD chief Rich Allen announced at the city council meeting held Tuesday, November 1. "Our body-worn camera program is up and … more

By Lorilyn C. Lirio | 11/2/22 | 2 comments

Capital Project Manager Susan Isham discusses the contract for the Solid Waste Facilities Pumps Systems Upgrades and Improvements project during the BOCC meeting on November 1, 2022.

Thurston OKs $2.7M contract for solid waste facilities upgrades, improvements

The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) awarded the contract for Solid Waste Facilities Pumps Systems Upgrades and Improvements project to Rognlin's, Inc, amounting to $2,728,128. … more

By JC Medina | 11/2/22

The Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Board on a special meeting last November 1 to discuss the levy rate based on the preliminary 2023 OMPD budget.

Olympia Metropolitan Park District mulls $5M 2023 budget

The Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Board discussed a proposed $5,321,573 OMPD budget for next year during a special meeting on Tuesday, November 1. Last October 5, the Olympia staff … more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 11/2/22

Lacey will not produce a State of the Streets report for 2022 as it will switch to biennial reporting, as discussed during the Transportation Committee meeting on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.

Lacey cancels 2022 State of the Streets report

Lacey will not produce a State of the Streets report this year as it will switch from reporting annually to every two years, which the city’s Transportation Committee discussed Tuesday, … more

By JC Medina | 11/2/22

Lacey Parks Culture and Recreation Director Jennifer Burbidge presents the initial sketch of the proposed “Young Child and Families Center” during the joint work session of the city council and the North Thurston Public Schools Board of Directors on October 27, 2022.

‘Young Child and Families Center’ is now in the works for $71M in Lacey

Community conversations are ongoing for the “Young Child and Families Center” project of the City of Lacey, North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS), and the South Sound YMCA. NTPS … more

By JC Medina | 11/1/22

At the Olympia City Council meeting held on October 25, 2022, the council members approved an ordinance continuing the declaration of a state of public health emergency caused by homelessness.

Homelessness state of public health emergency continues in Olympia

The Olympia City Council approved an ordinance that declares a continuing state of public health emergency related to human health and environmental conditions caused by increasing houselessness on … more

By Lorilyn C. Lirio | 10/31/22 | 4 comments

Thurston County and Olympia Planning Commissions held another work study session to discuss Olympia Joint Plan on October 27, 2022.

Urban transition plan hearing gets greenlit for Nov. 30 in Olympia

Olympia and Thurston County's Planning Commissions approved holding a public hearing on the Olympia Joint Plan on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The Planning Commission held another work study … more

By Lorilyn C. Lirio | 10/31/22 | 1 comment

Police Lieutenant Ryan Hirotaka discusses the top property crimes with the Olympia Community Livability & Public Safety Committee in a meeting October 26, 2022.

Property crime and prevention briefing by Olympia Police

The Olympia Police Department (OPD) briefed the Olympia Community Livability & Public Safety Committee about property crime data and statistics during its October 26 regular … more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 10/31/22

The Rams' Ray Parker flees the chasing Cougars.

Kitsap Cougars pounce North Thurston Rams, 24-21

It was a close game between Central Kitsap High School and North Thurston High School last Friday, October 28 at the South Sound Stadium. Despite their valiant efforts, the Rams fell short and got … more

By Gloria Towne | 10/31/22

Teachers and paraeducators are crucial to a child's education. They are, however, sometimes unappreciated.

Olympia para-educators request reasonable wage

Paraeducators and parents commented on the insufficient funds allocated to their sector during the Olympia School District’s (OSD) regular meeting on October 27, attended by the board and … more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 10/28/22 | 1 comment