Sunday, October 4, 2026
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The Olympia Planning Commission weighed in on a planned action ordinance that would pave the way for redevelopment of the Capital Mall Triangle area, which includes allowing taller buildings and more flexible parking requirements.
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Olympia Tumwater Foundation (OTF) should know by March 2025 if it will get funding to continue its History and Nature Center project.
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The Lacey City Council is considering establishing a permanent Human Services Commission to provide oversight and guidance for the city's human services programs and funding.
At a Tuesday …
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By JC Medina
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12/3/24
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The Tumwater Fire Department will host an open house on Wednesday, Dec. 4, for individuals interested in exploring a career in emergency medical services or firefighting.
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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12/3/24
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Ask artificial intelligence (AI) about special education, and the online oracle has been trained to respond with such delightful phrases as, “navigating a maze” and “demystifying …
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By Shannon Sankstone
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12/3/24
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As the first frost approaches, the wet ground grows slippery, and the culture revs up for the holiday season, the risk of a whole litany of accidental injuries increases.
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 12/2/24 at 4:33 a.m. in the 7200 block of Fair Oaks Loop SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Samuel Floyd Mason, 32, on suspicions of 1) no contact …
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12/3/24
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Tumwater’s city operations generated around 3,821 metric tons of equivalent carbon dioxide (CO₂e) in 2023, which is less than 1% compared to 2015, according to a sustainability report …
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Olympia has announced plans to strengthen its police oversight system as it requested a proposal from a potential Civilian Police Auditor. The role involves overseeing investigations of use-of-force …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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12/2/24
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The Port of Olympia Commission adopted its 2025 operating and capital budget on Monday, November 25.
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By Jerome Tuaño
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12/2/24
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Tumwater’s community tradition, Santa Stop, returns this month on Wednesdays leading to Christmas Day.
Santa Stops will be held at Tumwater Hill Park, Kindred Park, and …
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Welcome to December, the biggest gift-buying season of the year. I had great intentions of reading several books over the Thanksgiving break, but to be frank with you all, it just didn’t …
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I hope you had a festive and meaningful Thanksgiving with family and friends.
Now that we are wrapping up the Thanksgiving holiday, I wonder if anyone out there has lots of leftover …
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By Shannon Beigert
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12/2/24
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 12/1/24 at 10:56 a.m. in the 5200 block of 79 th Court SW, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Nancy Renee Yoerger, 34, on suspicion of fourth-degree …
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12/2/24
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 11/30/24 at 9:39 a.m. in the 200 block of Main Street, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Sarah Marie Brown, 32, on suspicions of 1) protection order …
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12/1/24
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 11/29/24 at 4:50 p.m. in the 3700 block of Meridian Road SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Seung Hoon Kim, 66, on suspicions of 1) fourth-degree …
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11/30/24
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The Tumwater Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) met on Thursday, November 21, to develop a work plan for 2025.
However, without funding and additional staffing capacity to support the …
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Olympia has opened the applications for City Councilmember Position #5.
The seat will be vacant on Dec. 31 when Councilmember Lisa Parshley transitions to her new role as state …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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11/29/24
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The 5 th Annual Joy and Justice Book and Gift Giveaway for kids will be held on December 16-18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Evergreen Vista Apartments Community Center.
The community …
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After the end of collegiate soccer’s regular season this fall, two players from The Evergreen State College received plaudits in the 2024 All-Cascade Collegiate Conference honors after their …
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By Vince Zafra
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11/29/24
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