Friday, October 2, 2026
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Challenger Jerry Toompas came away with a narrow win in the hotly contested race for the Port of Olympia Commission, District No. 2 seat in the Nov. 4 ...
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The City of Olympia is seeking to improve compliance with its Rental Registry Program, aiming to register at least 63% of all rental units to make it financially ...
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Port of Olympia staff highlighted the cost-saving benefits of using the former Dancing Goats building on Market Drive as the port’s headquarters during ...
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The Olympia City Council addressed community concerns about federal immigration enforcement action, in which a community member was ...
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In a move to address rising pedestrian safety concerns, Olympia City Council member Kelly Green has proposed a study of the potential use of ...
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee tackled a residential development proposal that could showcase the city’s new middle housing code ...
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The Olympia City Council is set to vote on a new public safety sales tax that would increase the city’s total sales tax rate to 9.9% and generate an estimated ...
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There were a number of tight contests in the Nov. 4 General Election, but in the end incumbents held fast and opponents of a citizen initiative appear ...
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The Olympia City Council plans to revisit the Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) program and establish performance metrics for all affordable housing ...
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A citizen initiative that aimed to establish labor standards for work scheduling, a minimum wage and other regulations was headed toward defeat in the Nov. 4 ...
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The Olympia City Council is considering the use of council goal funds to support local food banks and assist residents affected by the suspension of ...
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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11/4/25
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Harm reduction is about meeting individuals where they are, not what society wants them to be. It offers a flexible framework from which ...
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The Port of Olympia Commission delayed a vote on whether to approve additional funding for the firm designing the port’s new headquarters ...
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Ongoing nighttime work on Fones Road in Olympia is expected to extend through December, as crews continue to work on installing a new ...
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The Olympia City Council is poised to approve a resolution authorizing an amendment to an interlocal agreement with the City of Tumwater to expand ...
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The City of Olympia’s Public Works Department is proposing a 25-30% increase in parking citation fees, citing rising operational costs and the need to ...
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A contract to fix an apartment at Sandy's Flats in Olympia is scheduled for another review by the Thurston County Board of County ...
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The Port of Olympia’s updated Olympia Regional Airport master plan is going to have to clear another ...
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There are a number of events going on in Thurston County this weekend, including an Embroidery Workshop in Lacey and a ...
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10/30/25
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The Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Board reviewed a proposed $5.91 million budget for 2026 that focuses on maintaining and improving parks and ...
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