Madison, McKenny to remain open as Olympia School Board rules out closures

The Olympia School District (OSD) Board expressed no objections to Superintendent Patrick Murphy’s recommendation of excluding school closure as an option to supplement the district’s …

Tumwater Community Development Director briefs the city council about two contracts with Haley & Aldrich Inc.

Tumwater selects firm to conduct environmental assessment of old brewery site, WSDOT office

Tumwater has selected Haley & Aldrich Inc. to conduct environmental assessment work on the old brewery and the former Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) office on Capitol …

At the Land Use and Environment meeting held Thursday, April 25, 2024, Olympia's associate planner Casey Schaufler mentioned that fewer than 10 miles of streets are located within a 15-minute walk of many neighborhood centers.

Olympia's neighborhood centers ‘have not developed as envisioned,’ consultants say

At Olympia's Land Use and Environment Committee meeting, Olympia associate planner Casey Schaufler presented the market analysis on neighborhood centers, which analyzed 12 existing centers and …

At Wednesday's Community Livability and Public Safety meeting, Daisha Versaw, Economic Development senior program specialist, mentioned that Creative District is home to over 150 creative businesses in Olympia.

Olympia's Creative District seeks a second certification from Arts Commission

Olympia is seeking recertification for the Creative District from the Washington State Arts Commission to further support the local creative sector in the next five years.

Lacey City Hall

Lacey seeks applicants for board vacancy

The Lacey City Council is currently accepting recommendations from local organizations to fill a vacant position on the Capital Area Regional – Public Facilities District (CAR-PFD) board …

A bus pulling into the Intercity Transit bus stop in Olympia

Intercity Transit to bring services closer to pre-pandemic levels

Intercity Transit announced the enhancement to their bus services, with getting closer to pre-pandemic level of service as their goal. The transit authority outlined a series of adjustments …

A photo of shotweed

There’s more to know about weeds

A rose by any other name might smell as sweet, but a weed by another name is a different story. A weed known by its scientific Latin name can be transformed in our minds from a pest to a gift of …

According to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office, a caller claimed that a shooter was present at the school, prompting the school to contact law enforcement; the school entered into lockdown and then lockout status for the afternoon of April 25, 2024.

Nisqually Middle School locked down and locked out after threat yesterday

Thursday, April 25, 2024, at about 1 p.m., the Nisqually Middle School was under heavy police presence after a shooting threat was made via phone call. According to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office …

This is an aerial view of the Regional Athletic Center, or RAC, in Lacey.

Lacey considers expansion plans for Regional Athletic Complex

Lacey's Director of Parks provided a comprehensive update to the city council regarding the Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) Phase 3 Design Concept on Tuesday, April 23. Jen Burbidge …

Joey Jones, Olympia's project engineer with the Public Works, spoke at the Finance Committee on Monday, April 22, 2024. He gave an overview of the city transportation projects planned for the next several years.

Olympia councilmember seeks bolder transportation reforms to align with climate goals

Olympia Councilmember Clark Gilman is challenging city staff to pursue bolder transportation reforms to make progress on climate and mobility goals. Joey Jones, the city’s Public Works …

The Deschutes River flows at Brewery Park in Tumwater, Washington.

Non-profit launches initiative that would grant rights to Deschutes Watershed

Nonprofit Standing for Washington has launched a campaign in Olympia and Tumwater to advocate for the rights of the Deschutes Watershed. The non-profit began gathering signatures on Friday, …

Lacey City Hall

Lacey recognized for solar energy efforts

Lacey recently received a SolSmart Silver designation for its efforts to advance solar energy initiatives in the city. According to the city’s press release, Lacey was recognized for …

Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders (second from the left) discussed the possible acquisition of two systems at a work session with the Board of County Commissioners yesterday, April 24, 2024.

Sheriff eyes GPS darts and net-launching bumpers to aid in car chases

To aid in vehicle pursuits, the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) discussed the possible acquisition of vehicle-mounted GPS launchers and police bumpers. At a work session with the …

This close-up is of the Common Yellowthroat Warbler.

Warblers are arriving

Sitting at my computer on a rainy day (good for gardens, but not for bird watching), I’m thinking about migrating warbler species that are arriving daily in our territory. These insect-eating …

The Puget Sound Estuarium online bidding started on April 19 and will end on April 26 at 10 PM. The Open House will be held during the Olympia Arts Walk on April 26 from 6 PM to 9 PM.

Estuarium’s benefit auction ends tomorrow

Friday, April 26, is the final day for online bidders to participate in the Puget Sound Estuarium's Annual Benefit Auction, which started on April 19. The week-long event will culminate in an …

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The Olympia Design Review Board met on April 4, 2024, and produced a Detail Design Review recommendation for a proposed one-story commercial space at 4336 Martin Way E Olympia.

Design approved for proposed barbecue restaurant on Martin Way

The Olympia Design Review Board approved a Detail Design Review recommendation for the proposed Dickerson South Bay BBQ restaurant during its Thursday, April 11 meeting.