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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 ...
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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 …
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Members of the Tumwater City Council expressed concerns about participating in a countywide effort that designates the region as a fan zone for FIFA ...
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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 ...
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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7/10/25
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The City of Olympia's plan to terminate its Municipal Court and transfer judicial services to Thurston County could trigger legal repercussions, including possible ...
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The Olympia City Council reaffirmed its Sanctuary City commitment amid growing community concerns over reports that Immigration and ...
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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 ...
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The Olympia City Council is exploring new revenue options and potential service reductions amid early signs of a challenging 2026 budget ...
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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 ...
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The City of Olympia's Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) team will present an update on housing policies, including new state-mandated ...
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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6/23/25
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After proclaiming Thursday, June 19, as Juneteenth, the Tumwater City Council revisited an ordinance that reaffirmed the city’s commitment to civil ...
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Olympia City Manager Jay Burney announced Michael Githens appointment as the new finance director at a city council meeting on ...
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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6/20/25
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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 ...
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For the fifth year in a row, the City of Olympia recognized Juneteenth by proclaiming Thursday, June 19, 2025, as a day of ...
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The City of Tumwater has hired an urban forester, a long-eyed position considered key to the implementation of its urban forest management ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed June 2025 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. The move comes amid a backdrop of ...
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The Olympia City Council approved $1.3 million in cultural grants, supporting 60 local arts and heritage organizations through the Inspire Olympia ...
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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 ...
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