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This image, taken from the northbound side of Old Highway 99, shows the Meeker Oak's proximity to the historic airplane hangar at Olympia Regional Airport.
Tumwater commission recommends keeping Davis-Meeker Oak on historical register
The Tumwater Historic Preservation Commission unanimously voted on Thursday, April 18, to recommend keeping the Davis-Meeker Oak on the city’s historical register. City staff is currently … more
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Operations Manager Jeremy Davis briefed the Board of County Commissioners about an ordinance restructuring the Fair Board.
County commissioners restructure Fair Board
On Tuesday, April 16, the Board of County Commissioners approved an ordinance amending the county code to restructure the Fair Board, a citizen-led group that helps coordinate the county fairgrounds … more
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Olympia is installing signs similar to this on all city vehicles.
Olympia supports veteran suicide prevention 988 hotline with vehicle emblem program
The Olympia City Council recognized an initiative to display veteran suicide prevention vehicle emblems on all city vehicles as the city's way of supporting and raising awareness of suicide … more
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Senior Planner Andrew Deffobis informed the Board of County Commissioners about the purchase of a 5-acre property to be used for conservation.
County authorizes first Habitat Conservation Plan acquisition of land for Tenino pocket gophers
The Board of County Commissioners approved on Tuesday, April 16, the purchase of a five-acre property for $149,500 so it could use the land for generating mitigation credits. The property, … more
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Duncan Green of Intercity Transit invites the Olympia community to participate in the 37th annual Bicycle Community Challenge (BCC) hosted by Intercity Transit in May.
Olympia highlights health, environmental and transportation benefits of bicycling
At the Tuesday, April 16, city council meeting, Mayor Dontae Payne signed a proclamation designating May 2024 as Olympia Bicycle Month. The proclamation highlighted the health, environmental and … more
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Kayleese Dorfner for Timberline slides home
Timberline Blazers burn North Thurston Rams, 14-3
Timberline High School has always been a tough team to beat, with only one loss.   It was a nice sunny day,  April 15th  Monday at the North Thurston High School, softball … more
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Anastasia Everett, CDBG Program manager for Olympia, shows a graph of CDBG funds allocated to the city, which has dwindled over the years.
Olympia appeals for increased Community Development Block Grant funding amid proposed budget cuts
In light of the proposed cuts to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fund in the Fiscal Year 2025 national budget, the Olympia City Council urged federal lawmakers to advocate for increasing … more
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Environmental Planning and Programs Director Shawn Gilbertson presented a slide showing how much more the Port of Olympia needs to continue the investigation work on Budd Inlet.
Ports seeks additional funding to continue investigation of Budd Inlet
The Port of Olympia is seeking $6.6 million to complete the investigation into Budd Inlet's contamination, according to Environmental Planning and Programs Director Shawn Gilbertson, who spoke to the … more
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Eli Sterling, organizer of Procession of the Species, attended the Thurston Board of County Commissioners meeting on April 16, 2024 to receive the Earth Day proclamation.
Earth Day: County commissioners urge engagement in activities
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) officially proclaimed April 22 as Earth Day, urging residents to participate in various events to foster environmental awareness and sustainability. … more
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In proposing a new tax audit program, Olympia's Tax and License analyst Brandie Andrews says its establishment would cost around $500,000 but the city would see a potential revenue increase through this program.
Olympia developing new business tax audit program
The Olympia City Council, on Tuesday, approved continued work on establishing a new tax audit program, which aims to improve business tax compliance for local establishments operating in the city. … more
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April 16, 2024, Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Family Support Center in applying for the Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women Grants to Improve the Criminal Justice Response Program.
County joins with Family Support Center to apply for violence against women grant
Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the county and the Family Support Center (FSC) in applying for the Department of … more
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Chelsea Yarwood, Lacey’s Accounting Manager, explained the city’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program from the Government Finance Officers during the Lacey City Council meeting on April 16, 2024.
Lacey awarded for excellence in financial reporting
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) honored the City of Lacey with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program for its 2022 budget report. During … more
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Roger Jones, the Community Engagement Director for Family Education Support Services (FES) distributed blue pinwheels to the Lacey Council on April 16, 2024, symbolizing national solidarity in preventing child abuse.
Lacey proclaims April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
The City of Lacey joined the nation in dedicating April to the prevention of child abuse during its council meeting on April 16. Mayor Andy Ryder, on behalf of the city council, officially … more
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Audiences can expect hand-crafted puppets that breathe life into the characters, adding an extra layer of wonder to the journey through the Land of Oz. Wizard of Oz poster.
Olympia Family Theater to run The Wonderful Wizard of Oz starting May 10
The Olympia Family Theater (OFT) invites you to follow the yellow brick road as it proudly presents The Wonderful Wizard of Oz from May 10 to June 2 . Collaborating with String and Shadow Puppet … more
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Olympia Planning Commission
Olympia Planning Commission recommending Capital Mall Triangle plan, with amendments
On Monday, April 15, the Olympia Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the Capital Mall Triangle subarea plan to the Land Use and Environment Committee, with some amendments around … more
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Finalists for Griffin School District Superintendent position: Cindy Orr, Dan Gregory, Kirsten Rue
Three finalists line up for Griffin School District Superintendent position
Griffin School District announced three finalists for its Superintendent position after preliminary interviews witnessed by approximately 30 people online. From 12 applicants, the board picked … more
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Chief Executive Officer of Experience Olympia & Beyond Annette Pitts met with Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners on Monday, April 8 for tourism updates.
11 million tourists visited Thurston County last year, says report
Experience Olympia & Beyond Chief Executive Officer Annette Pitts shared in her report that an estimated 11,081,763 tourists visited Thurston County from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. … more
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The Clippers golf team brings in Joey Woods as assistant coach.
South Puget Sound Clippers to return for NWAC Golf action, hires new assistant coach
After a six-month winter break, the South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams are set to return to the golf course to compete in various meets as they vie … more
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VFW representative Darcy McGardee proposed a community dialogue to find potential solutions to neighborhood disturbances.
Veterans’ group airs concerns on neighborhood disturbances from nearby supportive housing
Representatives of the Martin Way Veterans of Foreign Wars post shared their concerns regarding the disturbances they are experiencing caused by residents at the nearby Unity Commons shelter.  … more
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Zandt Bryan, Sexual Health and Prevention Program Manager at the Department of Health, underscored the urgent need for heightened awareness and proactive measures to combat the increasing prevalence of STIs, particularly syphilis, during the Thurston’s Board of Health meeting on April 9, 2024.
State warns against increasing syphilis cases in Thurston County
A representative from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) raised concern about the increasing number of cases of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), particularly syphilis, in the … more
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