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Pudget Western has 111 mitigation credits to sell after they acquired 171 credits for turning their 67.5 acre land on 93rd Avenue into a conservation site for pocket gophers.
Tumwater plans to buy mitigation credits from Puget Western to save gophers
Tumwater is looking to purchase 111 mitigation credits from Puget Western as part of the Brush Prairie Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP), which requires the city to mitigate the effect of its … more
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Olympia’s west side schools shared their School Improvement Plan (SIP) outcomes last Monday, February 13, following the eastside schools’ presentation last February 2.
Olympia’s west side schools relate positive outcomes of School Improvement Plan to district goals
After last week’s presentations from the east side schools, representatives from Olympia’s west side schools shared their School Improvement Plan (SIP) outcomes last February 13 during a … more
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Hands On Children’s Museum is holding free dental screenings for children every Saturday for the month of February and other dental-related events.
County proclaims February as National Children’s Dental Health Month
For its first declaration as an expanded board, the Thurston Board of Health proclaimed the month of February as National Children’s Dental Health Month during its meeting on Tuesday, February … more
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Local Debby Pattin was among the ten people who spoke to the Port of Olympia commission against the delays in signing the contract for Local 47-B.
New Port of Olympia union critiques delays in negotiating contract
Local members of the new union representing the marina and boatworks employees at the Port of Olympia demanded the signing of a fair union contract. Ten people spoke during the public comments … more
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Five youth activists staged a die-in protest in front of the Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to call out its lack of action on climate crisis during a meeting on February 14, 2023.
Youth group stage die-in to protest Thurston’s lack of action on climate crisis
Five youth activists staged a die-in protest in front of the Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to call out its lack of action on the climate crisis. Elsie Sable, a resident of … more
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At the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee meeting held Wednesday, February 8, 2023, Aherlow Kasjaka of The Liberation Collective submitted the proposed interior building layout for the proposed workshop space at 1223 Bethel Street NE.
Olympia committee hears proposal for expansion of workshop space for marginalized community members
The Liberation Collective (TLC) is seeking a conditional use permit to provide a space for a workshop and recreation support for people with disabilities at a property at 1223 Bethel Street NE. … more
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Tumwater’s canine handlers: Officer Russ Mize (left), who is set to retire this year, and Officer Chase Grimmet (right) who has been deployed as the new handler since January 2023.
Tumwater’s new K9 team on the field
Tumwater’s new K9 handler has been deployed on the field since January, said Lieutenant Ken Driver during his update to the Public Health and Safety Committee on February 14. Driver … more
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The Olympia School District (OSD) held a regular board meeting last February 9 and discussed some concerns on funding for schools with a higher occurrence of poverty.
Olympia School District to prioritize ‘equitable’ funding to poverty-stricken schools amid budget deficit concerns
During the Olympia School District (OSD) regular board meeting last February 9, District 1 Director Maria Flores addressed the public’s concerns about funding for schools with a higher … more
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At the Olympia City Council meeting held Monday, February 13, 2023, CDBG Program Specialist Anastasia Everett presented a proposal for housing and public service activities to be funded by unspent CDBG monies.
Olympia program proposes to reallocate federal funds for assisting in getting electricity to homes and public services funding for houseless adults
Olympia's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program recommended reallocating $190,000 in unspent federal funds for a home rehabilitation activity and public support services for homeless … more
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The Olympia City Council, through a proclamation signed on Monday, February 13, 2023, joined advocates for pro-immigration legislation.
Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day to be celebrated by Olympia on February 16
The Olympia City Council signed a proclamation designating February 16, 2023 Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day. Signing the proclamation on Monday, February 13, the city council urged the … more
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Charging an electric car with power supply cable.
JBLM reminds EV owners not to charge in government buildings
Joint Base Lewis McChord sent out a statement reminding the public that it is illegal to charge electric vehicles (EVs) in federal buildings. In a Facebook post, the base noted that the number of … more
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Olympia downtown parking meters.
Olympia encourages use of parking app
Olympia is reminding motorists that the city has alternatives to pay for parking. On its website and Facebook page, Olympia explained that parking is available at metered and timed on-street … more
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At a presubmission conference, Olympia Site Plan Review Committee heard a multifamily project proposal along Fones Road on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.
Potential multifamily residential units project on Fones Road reviewed by Olympia Site Plan Committee
Olympia's Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for a multifamily residential project at 1411 Fones Road SE. At a presubmission conference held Tuesday, February 7, project applicant Raj … more
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Over 210 chess players from 93 Washington middle and high schools competed at Centralia College in the event, hosted by Washington High School Chess Association.
Local chess players bag team and individual championships
Olympia High School 12th-grade student Addison Flora was declared the grand champion against 104 players after having a perfect score of five wins at the Southwest Washington Scholastic Chess … more
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Olympia Arts Program specialist Angel Nava presented 16 art pieces for the Percival Plinth Project during the Arts Commission meeting held Thursday, February 9, 2023. 
16 art sculptures approved for the Percival Plinth Project by the Olympia Arts Commission
The Olympia Arts Commission, on Thursday, February 9, approved the recommendation of 16 sculpture entries for the 2023 Percival Plinth Project. Arts Program Specialist Angel Nava showed a sneak … more
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LOTT Environmental Planning Director Lisa Dennis-Perez presents to their board of directors a pilot rebate program for low-income and supportive housing units.
Housing support project providing partial rebates for sewer connection fees is being tried out by LOTT
The LOTT Clean Water Alliance Board of Directors approved a pilot program to provide partial rebates of sewer connection fees to low-income and permanent supportive housing units during a meeting on … more
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Tumwater Planning Manager Brad Medrud explains to a committee about the creation of affordable housing and homeless service advisory boards.
Advisory boards to guide Tumwater in usage of sales tax for housing services
Tumwater’s General Government Committee recommended to the city council an ordinance creating two boards to advise the Regional Housing Council (RHC) on the usage of sales and use tax for … more
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This image of downtown Olympia shows the Fifth Avenue Bridge, bottom center, and the railroad track berm across the water, slightly left of center. Some or all of this berm would be removed under various plans under discussion by Olympia officials in coordination with the Squaxin Island Tribe.
Squaxin Island Tribe tells Olympia they are open to reconsidering overwater trail in West Bay Park
Squaxin Island Tribal Council Chairman Kris Peters said they are open to reconsidering the removal of the railroad berm in the water next to West Bay Park. Olympia city council members and several … more
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The fire in Brewmaster’s House started under the deck and made its way up to the structure.
Repairs for fire-damaged Brewmaster’s House could take at least eight months, Tumwater fast-tracks renovations
Repairs for the Brewmaster’s House could take at least eight months, according to Chuck Denney, Tumwater’s Park and Recreation director. The early 20th-century structure, which was … more
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Veronica Jarvis, Transportation Demand Management planner, showed an updated school route map at a Transportation Policy Board meeting on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.
Thurston's Transportation board wants to include missing connections in school route maps
Transportation Police Board chair Andy Ryder and member Pete Kmet asked the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program to explore the missing connections within the neighborhoods and identify … more
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