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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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With a barrage of goals in the second half, Oly Town FC gave league neophytes Snohomish Sky an indoor soccer league initiation after spanking them 10-4 as the Artesians extended their unbeaten streak …
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By Vince Zafra
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11/23/23
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November is closing, and Christmas is fast approaching. Bring your family to local Yuletide celebrations.
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11/23/23
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“Nickerson street is one of the last camps of the initial[ly] identified camps to be completely cleared and that should be finished by the end in two weeks' time by the end of November,” …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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11/22/23
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On its first reading, the Olympia City Council approved expanding the boundaries of the city's pedestrian interference ordinance further east to allow the Olympia Police Department (OPD) to respond …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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11/22/23
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Car enthusiasts and curious onlookers alike are invited to make their way to Sylvester Park this Saturday, November 25, to witness a display of classic cars that spans generations.
Running …
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The Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation Department is integrating equity and climate action in proposed updates to its chapter in the city's 2045 Comprehensive Plan.
At Monday's Olympia …
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