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Rich Allen, Olympia's newly-appointed Chief of Police.
Rich Allen now Olympia police chief
After a two-year search and a prospect backing out, Olympia City Manager Jay Burney appointed Interim Police Chief Rich Allen the city’s permanent head of the city’s police department … more
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This image is of the shield that every officer in the Olympia Police Department wears or carries.
Olympia Police Department: Embracing change
I’ve been a member of the Olympia Police Department (OPD) for many years. My interest in law enforcement and public service came at a young age. I began serving with OPD as a volunteer Police … more
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Olympia councilmembers Yan Huynh, Dani Madrone and Lisa Parshley sponsored a referral that aims to create a youth council.
Olympia mulls creating youth council
Olympia council member Yen Huynh proposed that the city create a youth council to engage young people in local government and ensure their voices are heard in crucial decisions. In a city council … more
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Project engineer Chris Cramer updated the Site Plan Committee Review committee on a proposed 59-housing unit at 1627 Elizabeth St. on June 15, 2022.
Elizabeth St. housing to include two roads to 18th Ave.
Olympia’s Site Plan Review committee yesterday heard an updated plan for the 57-unit Elizabeth Street multifamily housing project at 1627 Elizabeth St. SE. According to project engineer … more
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Anastacia Everett, Community Development Block Grant program specialist, informed the council members that Olympia has over $300,000 CDBG allocation during the city council meeting on June 14, 2022.
Olympia's CDBG fund $30,000 short of expected
Olympia's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation for rehabilitation, housing and support public services projects is $30,000 less than what the city expected, CDBG program specialist … more
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The Juneteenth flag was created in 1977 by Ben Haith, founder of the National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation, and illustrator Lisa Jeanne Graf.
Olympia to celebrate Juneteenth this Sunday
Olympia will hold its Juneteenth Celebration Festival at the Rebecca Howard Park on Sunday, June 19, with the city's Parks, Arts and Recreation Department partnering with the Women of Color in … more
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Olympia’s Housing Programs held its third public meeting about Quince Street Village on June 13, 2022.
Quince Street Village, Olympia's new homeless camp, to open a few weeks late -- but soon
As preparation for the new site is almost complete, Olympia Housing Programs manager Darian Lightfoot said yesterday that residents would begin to move to Quince Street Village by July or … more
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Project co-lead Simran Sarai accepts The Year of the Salish Sea proclamation, signed by the Olympia city council members on June 7, 2022.
Olympia signs proclamation to protect Salish Sea
Olympia declared June 8, 2022 to June 7, 2023 as the Year of the Salish Sea. By signing the proclamation on Tuesday, June 7, council members expressed commitment with the StehChass people  of … more
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The suspect's folding knife, with pen for comparison.
Seeking to stay in the hospital, man allegedly pulls knife on hospital security staff
A Shelton man who had just been discharged from Providence St. Peter Hospital was arrested on suspicion of pointing a knife at security personnel because he wanted psychiatric help and did not want … more
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Quince Street Village will occupy a property that was formerly a Quality Inn. It is located immediately off of Interstate 5, Exit 105 southbound.
Downtown homeless camp relocation to be focus of community meeting this Monday
Olympia is hosting a public online meeting on Monday, June 13, at 5:30 p.m., to inform the public about moving the Mitigation Site camp for the homeless from its present location on the corner of … more
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Oly school board member Justin McKaughan resigns
Olympia School District Board of Directors vice president Justin McKaughan announced yesterday that he is stepping down from his post. McKaughan did not elaborate on the reason for his resignation … more
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Olympia's waste recovery vehicles are reaching the end of their useful lives now; electric-powered replacements are not yet available, according to city staff.
Olympia city manager wants traditional garbage trucks now, electric later
Olympia City manager Jay Burney has asked the city council to approve the purchase of six gasoline-fueled waste refuse collection trucks instead of electric ones to replace the existing garbage … more
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The Olympia City Council approves the agenda for mid-term retreat to be held on Saturday, June 18 at the council chambers.
Olympia City Council midterm retreat to focus on finances, city projects
The Olympia City Council will discuss long-term financial strategy as one of its agenda items in its mid-year retreat on Saturday, June 18. According to city manager Jay Burney, there will be a … more
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Olympia Site Plan reviewed Olympic Capitol Growth’s plans to build60 townhomes off of Sleater-Kinney Road NE during its meeting on June 8, 2022.
Olympia Site Plan hears 60-townhome project proposal
Olympia Site Plan Committee yesterday heard Olympic Capital Growth's proposal to build 60 townhomes on a five-acre parcel near North Thurston High School, just west of Sleater-Kinney Road … more
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Emily Waugh, Reeves Middle School librarian-teacher, participated in the public comment during the Olympia School District regular meeting held Thursday, May 26.
Reeves Middle School parents question staffing reduction proposal
Parents expressed concern about the proposed staff reduction at Olympia’s Reeves Middle School, saying the cuts would have an extraordinarily high and unfair impact on … more
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The suspect who was pictured pointing a gun was wearing a black, gray, and white jacket with black basketball shorts and white Adidas sneakers.
Olympia police search for suspects in armed robbery
The Olympia Police Department is asking the public’s help in identifying two men allegedly involved in an armed robbery. Olympia police tweeted that the two suspects were seen robbing the … more
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Raven Cruz, Transportation Choices Coalition operations manager,  said the group advocates for increasing transit service in Washington State.
Olympia proclaims June 2022 Ride Transit Month
The Olympia City Council approved a proclamation designating June 2022 as Ride Transit Month. The proclamation, signed by city council members yesterday, endorses the Transportation Choices … more
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The city received a $2 million grant from the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board for the Fones Road improvement project.
Olympia receives state grants to complete Fones Road, bike corridor
Olympia City Manager Jay Burney reported the city was awarded a total of $2.3 million in grants for the completion of Fones Road improvements and Downtown Corridor projects. Fones Road … more
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Olympia man booked on three felonies after allegedly assaulting girlfriend
An Olympia man was booked on three felonies after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend in violation of a protection order and later refusing to let her exit their home. The 31-year-old suspect was … more
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At the Community Livability and Public Safety meeting held May 26, 2022, Diversity, Equity and Inclusive program manager Toby Hill-Meyer discussed a proposed resolution that would bring to the city council.
Olympia’s DEI committee sends proposed policy to city council to protect BIPOC, trans- and non-binary people
During the Community Livability and Public Safety meeting held last Thursday, May 26, Olympia’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive (DEI) program manager Tobi Hill-Meyer said a proposed resolution … more
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