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I am writing to bring your attention to a pressing issue within our community that demands immediate coverage.
The impending closure of McKenny Elementary in Olympia by the school board has left …
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Enjoy the remaining Christmas events as 2023 ends and 2024 enters.
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12/21/23
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The Olympia Police Department (OPD) arrested an Olympia man for his alleged involvement in the uploading of images depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
The arrest was made …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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12/21/23
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Olympia received the 2023 Washington Governor's Smart Communities Award for creating a community-led concept plan to repurpose the historic a rmory building as the Olympia Armory Creative …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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12/20/23
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The city council held a special farewell ceremony to honor the outgoing mayor. It kicked off with a tribute video that highlighted Selby's accomplishments.
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T he afternoon of December 4, the Olympia Police Department was called to assist with a reported burglary at Boardwalk Apartments on Capitol Way N orth .
A maintenance worker …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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12/20/23
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The Olympia School District Board elected incumbent Vice President Hilary Seidel as its new president and Director Scott Cliffthorne as its new vice president for the one-year term beginning January …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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12/19/23
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At a December 14 meeting attended by over a hundred community members, the Olympia School District (OSD) Board voted to begin a 90-day timeline for public comment on its proposed school …
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Olympia City Council formed a subcommittee to further evaluate two vastly different competing proposals for the future of the historic 108 State Avenue NW building at the intersection of State and …
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The lads of Oly Town FC continued their flying start in the current Western Indoor Soccer League (WISL) season as they humiliated league newcomers and division rivals Vancouver Lightning in a 15-2 …
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By Vince Zafra
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12/15/23
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Sunshine Shirley
Shirley Pearsall is the quintessential Altrusa member, devoted to bettering her community. But in her life, she has found many ways to give back. She and her husband Bob first …
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The Olympia City Council has approved two ordinances to fund projects related to active transportation, such as sidewalks, pathways, and bicycle infrastructure.
On Tuesday, December 12, the city …
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Oly Town FC’s much-awaited return to women’s arena soccer in the Northwest Premier League (NWPLi) was spoiled by a season opener defeat against Oly-Pen Force, 7-4, last Saturday at the …
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By Vince Zafra
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12/14/23
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Continue living the Christmas spirit by supporting local business initiatives.
A Faerie Yuletide, Weekend, December 15-17 Experience the enchantment of the Winter Faeries as The …
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12/14/23
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On Tuesday, December 12, Olympia City Council approved amendments to its Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) plan that would expand the program to include eastside and westside residential areas and …
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Olympia Hearing Examiner Mark Scheibmeir reviewed public testimony and documents related to the conversion of the 192-room Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake in the Evergreen Park Planned Unit Development …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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12/13/23
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On Tuesday, December 5, Olympia City Council approved its draft of the 2024 legislative agenda , which outlines the city's policy priorities and requests to be brought to elected officials in the …
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Last Thursday, December 7, Olympia School District (OSD) Board Superintendent Patrick Murphy answered community members' questions regarding the district’s planned school consolidations.
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To address homelessness and ensure the safety and well-being of the community, Olympia has announced the temporary closure of Wheeler Avenue of both vehicle and foot traffic from Central Street to …
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The Franz Anderson permanent supportive housing project overcame the final hurdle with Lacey's approval of entering an interlocal agreement (ILA) with Olympia, Tumwater, and Thurston County.
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