At Tuesday, October 17's Olympia City Council meeting, community member Gary Altman expressed frustration with the growing homeless encampment near his 911 Fifth Avenue SE residence.
Altman, who …
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One of the earliest lessons many of us learn in life is analogous to the golden rule when it comes to the environment – don’t litter.
Litter is visually annoying and, at times, …
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Olympia is seeking artists for its annual Arts Walk poster and other event publications.
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/23/23
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Thurston County, Port of Olympia and the cities of Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater announced several open positions on councils, committees and advisory boards. One of these might be your opportunity to …
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By Lorilyn Lirio, P. Jade Asumbrado, JC Medina and Jerome Tuaño
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10/20/23
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Olympia is facing an initial $7.8 million deficit for the 2024 operating budget due to rapidly growing expenses that outpaced revenue growth in recent years, City Manager Jay Burney revealed at …
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The approaching Halloween days will be complete with these awesome local events.
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10/19/23
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Olympia community members showed their strong opposition to the city council's 2024 Legislative Priorities, specifically taking one item they believed was an attempt to "circumvent the voters" who …
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Olympia held a 30-day public comment period for the draft Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Plan with feedback from community members who participated, giving strong support for the intensive …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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10/17/23
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Books, Brownies, and Beans is back! Celebrating its 20th year, this popular used book sale is among the largest one-day used book sales in the South Sound. All proceeds benefit three local nonprofit …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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10/17/23
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Two suspects were arrested after a high speed chase with Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) and Cowlitz County deputies last Friday.
Olympia Police Department first responded to a …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/17/23
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The Olympia School District (OSD) board convened last Thursday, October 12, to discuss the Professional Learning Plan for the 2023-2024 school year.
Inger Owen, Executive Director of Teaching …
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The South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) Theatre Collective is set to stage “Hurricane Diane” by Madeleine George at the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts main stage from …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/16/23
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Coming from a successful stint with Oly Town FC, Mariah Lee is ready to embark on another level of her soccer career as she enters the professional ranks.
South Australian side Adelaide United …
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By Vince Zafra
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10/16/23
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Kate Davis, Executive Director of Business and Capital Projects, met with the Olympia School District (OSD) board yesterday for the first reading of Resolution 654, which outlines the replacement of …
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J.J. Prats was here - right here in Olympia - doing what he is known for, documenting history! Mr. Prats, a computer programmer turned history nerd, is the creator of the nonprofit Historical Marker …
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Let us see the exciting events of October’s second half.
Orca Recovery Day Volunteer Work Party, Saturday, October 14, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Join Thurston Conservation District and the City of …
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10/12/23
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Olympia's Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters' (LEOFF) Disability Board is updating its policy for long-term services as it reviews and clarifies definitions of various care types to ensure …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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10/10/23
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The council expressed its vision for the building "to turn it into an active historic building that increases pedestrian activity and creates a lasting and unique destination in the downtown core."
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On Monday, October 2, the Olympia Planning Commission received an update on projects and analysis to develop concrete strategies and actions around urban agriculture within the city.
Community …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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10/6/23
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Get ready for a vibrant celebration of the arts as Olympia’s semi-annual Arts Walk is today and Saturday. Expect road closures and detours.
Since 1990, this beloved community event has …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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10/6/23
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