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Olympia City Council weighs $100K workforce training scholarship proposal

The Olympia City Council is considering a proposal to invest $100,000 in a new workforce scholarship program that would fund trade ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 4/28/26 | 10 comments

Sergeant Randy Baughn, left, Sergeant Chris Tressler, acting Sergeant Tim Rios and Officer Chase Grimmett were recognized by the Tumwater Police Department at a Tumwater City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Tumwater Police Department personnel honored for saving life of pregnant woman

The Tumwater Police Department recognized five officers for saving the life of a pregnant woman and the child she was bearing during an incident ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 4/28/26 | 3 comments

The Tumwater School District Board of Directors delayed action on the staff expression policy to allow more discussions with staffers. The board made the decision at a meeting on April 23, 2026.

Tumwater School District delays action on staff expression policy

The Tumwater School District Board of Directors tabled a policy aimed at safeguarding staff freedom of expression, especially on social ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 4/28/26

The ChargePoint electric vehicle charging stations at the Regional Athletic Complex, as seen in this undated photo.

Regional Athletic Complex electric vehicle chargers back online after weeklong outage

A nearby accident left the Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) without electric vehicle charging for nearly a ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/28/26

The van pool at TRL headquarters in Tumwater.

TRL announces revised library hours starting in May

A total of 17 Timberland Regional Library branches will soon be operating under revised hours, including locations in ... more

By Wyatt Haupt Jr. | 4/28/26 | 3 comments

The Route 14 bus, as seen at the Olympia Transit Center in downtown Olympia.

Intercity Transit Authority green lights contracts for a number of projects

The Intercity Transit Authority has given the go-ahead for more than $500,000 in contracts for various projects and operations, including one for a hydrogen fueling ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 4/27/26 | 4 comments

The site of the 3900 Boulevard housing project being developed by South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity.

Olympia committee supports housing emergency declaration renewal

About 16 months after the City of Olympia declared an affordable housing emergency, more than 500 housing units have entered the development ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 4/27/26 | 8 comments

City of Lacey seeks applicants for Historical Commission seat

The City of Lacey is recruiting for one open seat on its Historical ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/27/26

Community members gathered at an April 23 meeting of the Olympia School District Board of Directors where the governing body voted to implement budget cuts totaling approximately $3.6 million.

Community pushes back as Olympia School District board approves approximately $3.6M in budget cuts

The Olympia School District Board of Directors voted to approve approximately $3.6 million in budget cuts in an effort to right the ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 4/27/26 | 1 comment

Food inspection results in Thurston County – April 27, 2026

Restaurant inspection reports focus on two types of violations: red and ... more

By Vanessa Casabuena | 4/27/26

Public Works Director Mark Russell presented the concept design of the planned Carpenter Road Waste Resources maintenance facility, estimated to cost more than $40 million. The Olympia City Council reviewed options at a study session on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Olympia City Council divided on $40.6M waste facility

Olympia City Council members are divided over a proposed $40.6 million waste resource facility, with some members leaning toward exploring ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 4/24/26 | 12 comments

Price of regular unleaded gas climbs in Olympia market

Gas prices rebounded locally and across the state this week amid continued instability along a key waterway in the ... more

By Wyatt Haupt Jr. | 4/24/26 | 5 comments

Lacey City Manager Rick Walk, as seen in this undated photo.

Lacey City Manager Rick Walk to deliver State of the City address on April 29

How is Lacey doing? City Manager Rick Walk will stand before residents on April 29, ready to answer that question in his annual State of ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/24/26

The inaugural members of the Tumwater Equity Commission: Tina Crary, left front, Michael Snow, Lisa Gorski, Sarah Ellison and Ellen Matheny, pose with the Tumwater City Council after their appointments on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The commission also includes Vonny Turner and Vanessa Arita Reyes, who were absent from the ceremony.

Tumwater City Council confirms Equity Commission’s inaugural members

Tumwater has an Equity Commission after the Tumwater City Council confirmed the appointments of the group’s inaugural members at ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 4/24/26 | 3 comments

The Sandman tugboat, also known as Sand Man, as seen at Swantown Marina & Boatworks in Olympia on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Olympia committee considers delisting Sandman tugboat from historic register

The City of Olympia Heritage Review Committee is weighing the potential removal of the Sandman tugboat from the local heritage register ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 4/23/26 | 4 comments

Members of the Joint Animal Services Commission discussed the Best Friends National Shelter Embed Program agreement during their meeting on April 13, 2026.

Joint Animal Services pursues no-kill status through national program

Joint Animal Services (JAS) is primed to become the first shelter in Washington to join a national embed ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/23/26 | 5 comments

Bishop Michael F. Olson, left commencement speaker, Bethany Hutson, valedictorian, and Zachary Mandlin, salutatorian.

Saint Martin’s University names commencement speaker, top graduates

Saint Martin's University named its commencement speaker for an upcoming graduation ceremony, and also unveiled its top two ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 4/23/26 | 1 comment

Local advocate Dave Sederberg shared a recent view of Earth from Artemis II during Olympia’s Earth Month proclamation on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Olympia City Council proclaims April as Earth Month

The Olympia City Council proclaimed April 2026 as Earth Month, reaffirming the city’s commitment to environmental stewardship and ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 4/22/26 | 10 comments

A site plan shows the layout of the Lacey Veterans Services Hub at 4232 6th Ave. SE.

Bidding period opens for accessibility improvements at Lacey Veterans Services Hub

In pursuit of greater accessibility at a local veterans hub, the City of Lacey is soliciting sealed bids for a planned overhaul of the Veterans ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 4/22/26

Thurston EDC opens nomination period for business awards

The Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) is seeking nominations for the 2026 Thurston EDC Business Awards, which recognize impactful ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 4/22/26