In a presentation to the Olympia City Council, Fire Chief Matt Morris outlined the department's key priorities for 2025, including developing a comprehensive training plan for new hires, creating a …
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Members of the Intercity Transit Authority, the agency’s board of directors, elected Lacey Council member Carolyn Cox as their new chair and Sue Pierce as the vice chair on Wednesday, Feb …
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Hundreds of protesters gathered near Tivoli Fountain in front of the Washington Capitol in Olympia on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 5, to speak out against recent policies enacted by the Trump …
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The Olympia Planning Commission reviewed the proposed updates to the transportation chapter of the city's 2045 Comprehensive Plan ...
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The 50501 Movement is organizing an event at the Washington Capitol in Olympia on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m., as part of a nationwide effort to protest policies enacted by ...
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The Port of Olympia Commission authorized Executive Director Alex Smith to sign a $6.25 million grant agreement with the ...
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Olympia is set to unveil plans for a major overhaul of Pacific and State avenues, enhancing safety and accessibility for all road users. Residents are invited to an in-person public …
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for a new auto repair shop at 114 Lilly Road NE. The repair shop is intended ...
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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2/3/25
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A leading designer and manufacturer of pipes and water management products is laying off dozens of workers and shutting down its plant in Olympia.
Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. filed a worker …
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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2/3/25
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In an effort to ensure the continuity and growth of cultural events in Olympia, the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee approved a proposal to transition the city's cultural events program from ...
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Beginning February 2025, Olympia City Hall will implement new operating hours for its lobbies and customer service counters.
The facilities are open to serve the public from 9 a.m. …
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Friday, Jan. 31, is the final day to register for Olympia’s 2025 Spring Arts Walk!
Artists and performers looking to participate must secure a participating local business to …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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1/30/25
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Let us welcome February with wonderful community events.
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1/30/25
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The Olympia City Council, on Tuesday, voted unanimously to declare the city a sanctuary for individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
This declaration comes as …
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The South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) women’s basketball team continues to fire on all cylinders, winning their first five games in ...
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By Vince Zafra
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1/29/25
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The Leonor R. Fuller Gallery announced in a press release that it is set to host the Emerging Curator Exhibition, 21st Century PoP ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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1/29/25
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Olympia's Planning Commission heard a proposal on Monday, Jan. 27, to amend the Olympia Municipal Code 18.05 related to master planned villages with a focus on ...
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A man has been arrested for allegedly selling drugs, which caused the death of a 16-year-old boy in December 2024.
Son Nguyen, 33, was taken into custody on January 6 by Olympia …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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1/28/25
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Intercity Transit and Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) are reminding the public that there’s still time to join the Route 14 scavenger hunt.
The hunt is part of …
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By Kameko Marquez
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1/28/25
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The Olympia-Tumwater metropolitan area climbs up to the eighth place in the Milken Institute’s 2025 Best-Performing Cities Index. The metro secured its position in Tier 1 status for the second …
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