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A 90 percent site plan prepared by RWD Landscape Architects shows proposed pickleball courts, pingpong tables, spectator areas, pathway changes and ballfield safety netting at Rainier Vista Park in Lacey. 
Rainier Vista Park improvements reach 90 percent of planning stage 
The City of Lacey is preparing Rainier Vista Park’s recreation improvements for permitting after completing another planning ... more
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Swimmers ages 50 and over competde in the Washington State Senior Games in Lacey on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Swimmers take center stage at Washington State Senior Games
Dozens of swimmers competed in the annual Washington State Senior Games swim meet on ... more
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Pages from the 1926 Saint Martin's University yearbook.
Saint Martin’s University Athletics to celebrate 100th year with story campaign 
Saint Martin’s University Athletics is celebrating its centennial with Saints Athletics launching a campaign highlighting notable ... more
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Rowers on the SLAP Dragons KC Dragon Boat Team rested after completing their first qualifying row. 
Dragon boats play on the water
For the third year in a row, the Olympia Dragon Boat Club hosted the Olympia Dragon Boat Festival at Port Plaza on July ... more
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Spectators watched the Egypt vs. Iran 2026 FIFA World Cup match on an LED screen at sunset on Friday, June 26, 2026.
Pride celebrated on final day of Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone
The Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone came to a close with a celebration of Pride Month and the screening of two 2026 FIFA World Cup matches ... more
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Soccer fans gathered on a cool, wet night at Port Plaza at Port of Olympia to watch Team USA take on Türkiye in a 2026 FIFA World Cup match on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
Soccer fans gather at Port Plaza for Team USA-Türkiye match
Despite the gloomy weather, hundreds of soccer fans turned up at the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone to watch Team USA take on Türkiye in their ... more
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Soccer fans took in the action between USA and Australia at Port Plaza at the Port of Olympia on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone helps grow game of soccer in Thurston County
The Thurston County Chamber of Commerce organized a community fan zone experience where spectators can gather to watch select ... more
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A sold-out crowd of approximately 2,800 people packed the 2026 FIFA World Cup Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone at Port Plaza at Port of Olympia on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Soccer fans pack Port Plaza on opening day of 2026 FIFA World Cup Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone
A sold-out crowd of approximately 2,800 soccer fans packed Port Plaza at Port of Olympia for the debut of the Olympia-Lacey Fan ... more
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The Port of Olympia's Port Plaza is the site of Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone kicks off on Friday
The Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone will open at Port of Olympia’s Port Plaza on Friday, June 19, giving the public a unique experience for watching 2026 ... more
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Army Warrant Officer Gregory Hederich, an unmanned aerial systems operations technician assigned to the Washington Army National Guard's 81st Multi-Functional Reconnaissance Company, operates a Ghost X drone during a counter-UAS field day demonstration at Yakima Training Center on June 2, 2026.
Ahead of World Cup, authorities focused on deterring drones in Seattle
SEATTLE — Flying a drone above FIFA World Cup fan celebrations, practice facilities and matches at Lumen Field could get operators hit with a ... more
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An aerial view of a packed outdoor event in Lacey, as seen in this undated photo.
City of Lacey gets approval for outdoor alcohol zones ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup 
Bars, restaurants and other liquor license holders in Lacey are getting more drinking room during the 2026 FIFA World ... more
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Port Plaza in Olympia is the site of the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone in June.
Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone opens ticket sales for FIFA World Cup 2026 events
Soccer fans in Thurston County, who don't want to travel this summer to catch the FIFA World Cup 2026, can experience the global event ... more
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The proposed South Sound YMCA facility on Marvin Road in Lacey would feature a natatorium, four indoor basketball courts and a core fitness facility, as shown in this April 2026 conceptual floor plan by Williams Architecture. 
South Sound YMCA pitches Lacey recreation complex to address gap
South Sound YMCA is taking steps to address a shortage of indoor recreation space in Thurston County by setting plans in motion for a ... more
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A concept site plan prepared by RWD Landscape Architects shows the proposed layout for Rainier Vista Park improvements in Lacey.
Rainier Vista Park design improvements approved by parks board
More pickleball courts, outfield safety netting and outdoor pingpong tables could be added to Rainier Vista Park after the Lacey ... more
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Port of Olympia joins regional partnership for coordination of Olympia-Lacey FIFA World Cup Fan Zone 
The Port of Olympia is joining a partnership with local jurisdictions in Thurston County to organize fan events during the 2026 FIFA World ... more
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Consultant Jennie Foglia-Jones addressed the Tumwater City Council about plans for the Olympia-Lacey FIFA World Cup fan zone at meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.  
Tumwater City Council throws support behind Olympia-Lacey World Cup Fan Zone  
The Tumwater City Council is standing behind local events for fans during the FIFA World ... more
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Former Olympia Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee member Brent Barnes urged the city council to work with The Evergreen State College and community partners to keep the college’s pool open. Barnes and other community members spoke during public comment at a city council meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Students, community members take up Evergreen pool issue with Olympia City Council
Community members turned up at an Olympia City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 3, to make a case for keeping The Evergreen State College pool ... more
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Olympia High School assistant swim coach Henry Valz spoke at a community meeting at the high school about the pending closure of the pool at The Evergreen State College. The meeting was held on Monday, March 2, 2026.
The Evergreen State College to close pool amid budget challenges
A decision to close the pool at The Evergreen State College because of financial constraints has local swimmers, parents and teachers calling for ... more
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The Olympia-Lacey FIFA World Cup Fan Zone will be held at the Port of Olympia’s North Point site between Swantown Marina and Anthony’s Hearthfire Grill during four matches in June.
Proposal outlines Port of Olympia’s role in Olympia-Lacey FIFA World Cup Fan Zone 
A proposed memorandum of understanding, which outlines the Port of Olympia’s role in hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup Olympia–Lacey ... more
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The Olympia-Lacey FIFA 2026 fan zone will be held at Port of Olympia’s NorthPoint between Swantown Marina and Anthony’s Hearthfire Grill.
Port of Olympia to host Olympia-Lacey FIFA World Cup 2026 fan zone
The Port of Olympia’s NorthPoint property will host the Olympia-Lacey FIFA World Cup 2026 fan zone, event organizer Jennie Foglia-Jones announced at ... more
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