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Christmas has started here in Thurston County. Check out some events featuring Santa and his generous crew of charity helpers.
Plum Street Resource Fair, Friday, December 1, 1 …
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12/1/23
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The Olympia's Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal from TVW for building expansion to accommodate the growing team and production needs and provide a community space around its current …
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Bikers are set to gather in Olympia this Saturday, December 2, to participate in the 45 th Annual Olympia Toy Run .
The Toy Run is a non-profit organization made up of bikers who work with …
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By Sage Hamilton and Edwin Oscar Gutierrez Jr.
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11/30/23
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In response to this Saturday’s Toy Run, Intercity Transit (ITA) advises commuters that several bus routes will be suspended to accommodate the bikers’ route.
The Olympia Toy Run is …
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11/30/23
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Following a recent column I received a request – “Could you please recommend some good local bird watching places beside the Nisqually area?” Here are some suggestions, including …
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An 18-year-old male is now facing second-degree assault charges after allegedly assaulting a 15-year-old female teen.
The girl’s mother reported the incident to the Olympia Police …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/30/23
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With councilmember Dontae Payne moving on to become Olympia mayor on December 31, the city is now seeking applicants to fill his vacant seat for the rest of the term.
Payne is currently …
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If you think about it, almost all our holidays coincide with some form of giving. Thanksgiving Day we gave thanks for our families, health – in short for all our blessings.
Halloween …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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11/29/23
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Two suspects, one of which had a prior, were arrested for alleged theft and trespass at a Target store in Olympia.
On November 17, a little before 8 PM, the Olympia Police Department responded …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/29/23
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Thurston County officially announced the November 7 General Election results earlier today, with only one position withheld for a recount.
According to the results document, 77,421 ballots were …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr., Danny Stusser, and Sage Hamilton
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11/28/23
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Olympia is soliciting proposals from qualified respondents to do scoping and environmental reviews for the city's 2045 Comprehensive Plan update.
The city's request for proposals asks for the …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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11/28/23
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The Port of Olympia Commission voted to adopt its 2024 operating budget, capital investment plan, and tax levy on Monday, November 27.
According to the budget, the Port would spend $7.2 …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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11/28/23
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Congratulations, you survived Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, (to my knowledge the Sunday following Thanksgiving does not have a designation except National French Toast Day), …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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11/28/23
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An Olympia tenant allegedly sexually assaulted the daughter of his landlord, according to Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) police report.
The suspect was living as a tenant of his …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/28/23
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Olympia achieved a balanced 2024 operating budget by utilizing $7 million from fund and stabilization reserves and reducing the operating budget of city departments, City Manager Jay Burney announced …
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Olympia’s Community Planning and Development (CP&D) Deputy Director Tim Smith outlined the division’s 2024 agenda with a significant focus on continuing work on updating the …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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11/27/23
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The Puget Sound Estuarium invites the community to its annual Turn of the Tides winter festival on Saturday, December 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Olympia Center .
This family-friendly …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/27/23
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Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) met yesterday to extend an Interlocal Agreement for the Public Facilities District for Regional Centers with the cities of Olympia, Lacey, and …
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The Community Oversight of Law Enforcement subcommittee of Olympia’s Social Justice and Equity Commission (SJEC) held its third meeting on Monday, November 20, as it prepared to present its …
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By Hannah Franklin
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11/23/23
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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Joint Animal Services (JAM) based in Olympia, extends its heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated staff, tireless volunteers, and generous community members and …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/23/23
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