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During a public hearing yesterday, the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) heard mixed sentiments from residents about its plan to expand from three to five elected members.
Public will vote on expanding county commission to five
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously passed a resolution to ask voters during the November 8 general election to increase the number of elected county commissioners from … more
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At the July 19, 2022 Olympia city council meeting, council members made a standing ovation to honor the men and women of Downtown Ambassadors and Clean Team for their 10-year service to the community.
Olympia Downtown Ambassadors and Clean Team honored for 10 years of service to the community
The Olympia City Council honored the men and women in the Olympia Downtown Ambassador Program and Clean Team for their 10 years of service in extending business support and hospitality services to … more
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Housing Programs manager Darian Lightfoot briefed the Olympia council members on two resolutions that addressed encampments during the council meeting held July 12, 2022.
Olympia enters agreement with Washington, other local jurisdictions to address encampments on I-5
The Olympia City Council has adopted two resolutions to address encampments on state rights of way next to Interstate 5.   At the council meeting held Tuesday, July 12, Housing Programs … more
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The General Government Committee met on July 13 to inquire about an MOU to address homeless people living its right of way.
Tumwater to join Washington in addressing issue of homeless people living in rights of way
Tumwater is set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Washington state State to relocate homeless people living in rights of way into state-funded housing. The city’s General … more
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WLV wants you to know your candidates before going out to vote this coming primary election.
League of Women Voters Thurston County Releases Candidate Forum Videos
The League of Women Voters Thurston County (LWVTC) in conjunction with Thurston Community Media held primary candidate forums for positions with two or more candidates including Legislative District … more
At the Olympia city council meeting held July 12, 2022, Strategic Projects manager Amy Buckler shared with city council members Olympia Strong goal of forming a strategy that can support the community's economic resiliency.
Poverty in Olympia: City program seeks to aid vulnerable individuals
Olympia Strong, a program started during the early months of the pandemic, is continuing as a 12-month city program focused on helping build resiliency for the most economically vulnerable … more
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The Lacey City Council approved a memorandum on July 7, 2022, to join with Olympia, Tumwater and state agencies to create a framework to address homeless individuals living on state rights-of-way.
Lacey joins Washington’s efforts to address homeless camping on state’s rights of way
Lacey is becoming part of the State of Washington's efforts to create a framework to address homeless individuals living within the state rights-of-way during their Thursday, July 7 … more
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The City of Lacey proclaimed July as a month for Parks and Recreation with the theme “We Rise Up.”
July is Lacey's Parks and Recreation Month
During its regular meeting Thursday July 7, Lacey proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation month. In its proclamation, the city council said parks and recreation promote the health and wellness of … more
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This is the cover of the new Voters' Pamphlet.
Check your mail: Voter's Pamphlets are on their way
Thurston County’s official list of candidates for the primary election on August 2 is arriving now in mailboxes all over the county. Included: a message from Chief Deputy Auditor Diana … more
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing about expanding to five elected members on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. 
Should Thurston County add two more county commissioners? 
Due to the increasing population, the Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is eyeing expanding its ranks from three to five elected members.  During its meeting Wednesday, the BOCC … more
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This is a close-up of a police body camera similar in function to what police throughout Washington will be using, according to new laws passed by the legislature in 2021.
Bodycams on Olympia cops start in August
Olympia police officers will start wearing body-worn cameras in August and launch in-car video systems in mid-2023, Olympia Police Chief Rich Allen said at the virtual Town Hall last night. During … more
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Olympia Police Chief Rich Allen will appear at an online meeting on Tuesday, June 28.
New OPD chief to hold online public meeting on Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Newly-appointed Olympia Police Chief Rich Allen is inviting the public to join him in an online meeting, where he will address some questions on various issues on Tuesday, June 28, at 6 p.m. Allen … more
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Tumwater and Olympia are considering several options for the size and makeup of the proposed regional fire authority's board.
How to merge fire departments?  Here’s what Tumwater and Olympia are considering
Olympia and Tumwater are working through details of the planned merger of their fire departments. During Tumwater’s city council meeting yesterday the members were briefed about governance … more
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The 3000 Pacific Ave. SE building in Olympia will house the offices of county Auditor, Community Planning and Economic Development, Board of County Commissioners, Information Technology, Board of Equalization, Human Resources, Geodata, Central Services Administration and Treasurer.
Thurston approves $2M budget for Atrium furniture, fixtures
Subhead:  Voting 2-1, the Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) awarded yesterday the $2,025,558 contract to Gordon Products Inc, which does business as The Creative Office, for … more
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This is the window at the Hometown Property Management building that was broken by two men who attempted to set the building on fire on June 13, 2022.
INTERVIEW: Rep. Andrew Barkis speaks about early-morning attack at his multi-use building
 Early last Monday, two masked men broke a window at Hometown Property Management, a business owned by State Rep. Andrew Barkis (WA-District 2, R) and attempted to set the building on … more
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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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Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan attended the Barnes Lake Management District (BLMD) Steering Committee June 8 meeting for the first time since she started her term in January this year.
Tumwater Mayor joins Barnes Lake Management District meeting for the first time
Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan attended the Barnes Lake Management District (BLMD) Steering Committee meeting for the first time since she started her term in January this year. Sullivan said that … 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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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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The Tumwater General Government Committee reviewed the proposed amendments for the Tumwater Municipal Code (TMC) prior to the submission to the City Council’s consent agenda.
Tumwater mulls tweaking municipal code
The Tumwater General Government Committee reviewed the proposed amendments for the Tumwater Municipal Code (TMC) prior to submitting them to the City Council. During yesterday’s meeting, … more
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