Local Politics
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The Olympia City Council will receive a briefing on a resident-driven Workers' Bill of Rights initiative, as the petition process moves toward potential ballot ... more
The City of Tumwater is continuing to work on its food system plan, which seeks to address food insecurity. The council reviewed goals and policies of the plan at a meeting on Tuesday, July … more
Members of the Tumwater City Council expressed concerns about participating in a countywide effort that designates the region as a fan zone for FIFA ... more
The Olympia City Council approved a 30-year bond package totaling $26.57 million to fund two major projects — construction of the long-planned Yelm Highway ... more
The City of Olympia's plan to terminate its Municipal Court and transfer judicial services to Thurston County could trigger legal repercussions, including possible ... more
The Olympia City Council reaffirmed its Sanctuary City commitment amid growing community concerns over reports that Immigration and ... more
Olympia City Manager Jay Burney sounded the alarm over a major funding setback that could threaten the future of Quince Street Village, one of the city's supportive ... more
The Olympia City Council is exploring new revenue options and potential service reductions amid early signs of a challenging 2026 budget ... more
Olympia is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a comprehensive study on the impact and feasibility of labor and wage policies proposed in a potential ... more
The City of Olympia's Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) team will present an update on housing policies, including new state-mandated ... more
After proclaiming Thursday, June 19, as Juneteenth, the Tumwater City Council revisited an ordinance that reaffirmed the city’s commitment to civil ... more
Olympia City Manager Jay Burney announced Michael Githens appointment as the new finance director at a city council meeting on ... more
The Olympia City Council has approved a $20.5 million bond sale to support the expansion of the Hands On Children's Museum, a project that will increase the facility's ... more
For the fifth year in a row, the City of Olympia recognized Juneteenth by proclaiming Thursday, June 19, 2025, as a day of ... more
The City of Tumwater has hired an urban forester, a long-eyed position considered key to the implementation of its urban forest management ... more
The Olympia City Council held a study session on Thursday, June 12, as the group continues to explore options to potentially move Municipal Court services to ... more
The Olympia City Council will discuss a long-term solution to its Municipal Court and related services following the sale of Lee Creighton Justice Center to the Squaxin ... more
The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed June 2025 as LGBTQ+  Pride Month. The move comes amid a backdrop of ... more
The Olympia City Council approved $1.3 million in cultural grants, supporting 60 local arts and heritage organizations through the Inspire Olympia ... more
Thurston County has released new public comment guidelines ahead of a Tuesday, June 17, rollout that will alter how members of the public speak at all Thurston County ... more
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