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The state is responsible for developing a carbon reduction plan due on November 15, 2023 and providing most of the funding to local projects.
During the Wednesday Transportation Policy Board …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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6/15/23
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Oly Town FC’s winning streak ended last Friday as they were humiliated by an undefeated Ballard FC away from home, 5-0, as the lads suffered a hiccup on their USL2 campaign at Interbay Stadium, …
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By Vince Zafra
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6/15/23
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We’re halfway through June! Take a peek at the events below and make sure to support local tourism.
MCE: The Golden Age of Broadway, Saturday, June 17, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Broadway …
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6/15/23
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Olympia Councilmember Dani Madrone is zeroing in on the overabundance of parking in the Capitol Mall Triangle area as she inquired about the possibility of code changes related to commercial parking …
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Theater Artists Olympia (TAO) will hold auditions for aspiring and experienced actors on Wednesday and Thursday, June 15-16, starting at 7 p.m. at its OlyTheater space in Capital Mall.
Six to …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/13/23
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Father’s Day is this weekend (I thought you might appreciate the reminder), which means it is time for the Olympic Air Show hosted by the Olympic Flight Museum .
Proceeds from the air show …
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Last column, we learned about Gary Franklin, M.D., our local hero and medical director of the WA Department of Labor and Industries (DLI), who alerted the nation of the prescription opiate crisis due …
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Shawna Hawk, executive director of the Women of Color in Leadership Movement, said this year's Juneteenth celebration will focus on African- Americans' contributions, accomplishments, and resiliency.
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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6/12/23
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Olympia School District (OSD) Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance, Jennifer Priddy presented the 2023-2024 Administration Budget Proposal for its first reading last Thursday, June …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/12/23
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“We are proposing an increase to the downtown residential parking permits, just in the center core zone, said Community Planning & Development Program Analyst Max DeJarnatt during …
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Olympia Councilmember Dontae Payne said that LGBTQ+ people face numerous bills across the country that aim to restrict their rights.
At the city council meeting on Tuesday, Payne urged LGBTQ …
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission conference on Wednesday on a proposal to add 14 new RV parking spaces to the existing Coach Post Mobile Park at 3633 7th Avenue SW.
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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6/9/23
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Few people are able to live their dream of making a living from the fine arts. Gary Witley is one of those lucky guys. Gary Witley has completed careers in music and music technology at both Tenino …
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A few years ago, I saw the animated movie, “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” The movie truly opened my mind to the very thought of animation, each universe with its own animation style …
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June is starting to be a fun month for the locals. Check the events happening next week to spice up your weekend (or weekday).
Tenino Arts Creative Market, Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m. - 3 …
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6/8/23
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Olympia City Council scrapped the Planning Commission's recommendation on parking code amendments and instead voted and approved Councilmember Dani Madrone's alternative proposals, requiring all new …
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Public Works Transportation senior planner Michelle Swanson said Olympia is considering establishing a sidewalk repair program, which includes identifying the party responsible for sidewalk repairs.
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“I want to remind people about the iterative process of the budget, and that it is not static– it is moving,” Superintendent Patrick Murphy said concerning the district’s …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/6/23
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The 2023 Timberland Regional Library Summer Library Program has started and runs from June 1 to August 31. This annual program is for everyone (no matter their age) to enrich their summer with …
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Column By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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6/6/23
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Olympia Climate Program Director Dr. Pamela Braff updated the 2023 Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative work plan to the public.
With a more than $200,000 budget, Braff said the plan includes …
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