Sunday, October 4, 2026
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Olympia committee talk sidewalk issue anew
By P. Jade Asumbrado
In the wake of public clamor for the city to focus on its sidewalks, The Olympia Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee …
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A burglary suspect was shot in the arm after being confronted by the relatives of the property owner, the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) said yesterday.
Sheriff’s deputies …
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Pelagic Birds – Part 1
September and October are fairly boring months for local bird watching. So, as a change of pace, we are writing over the next few weeks about, and providing …
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By George Walter
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9/22/22
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The last days of September are near, and we will still have a lot of fun with the upcoming events.
Horses Healing Hearts: A Night of Denim and Diamonds, September 23, from 5:30 …
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A mega airport in Thurston County? Two locations (of several others) in Thurston County have been suggested by WSDOT and the Governor’s aviation expansion work group. One between …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 09/22/22 at 4:45 a.m. in the 500 block of 17th Ave SE, Sheriff's deputies arrested Amanda Lee Harris, 29, on suspicion of 1) first-degree possession …
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9/22/22
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Olympia received a "SolSmart Gold" designation from the national SolSmart program for making it faster, more accessible, and affordable for homes and businesses to go solar.
Climate Program …
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 09/21/22 at 1:36 a.m. in the 4200 block of Martin Way E, Sheriff's deputies arrested Jimmy Joseph C Weiler, 41, on suspicion of 1) possession of stolen …
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9/21/22
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Tumwater city council questions allocation of Thurston Strong funds
Doubts expressed on how it is used
By Jerome Tuaño
Members of Tumwater’s city council questioned the benefits …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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9/21/22
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Olympia Councilmember Lisa Parshley made a referral request to the Finance Committee staff and the legal team to look for viable options in finding a specific revenue stream dedicated to climate work …
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Olympia encourages citizens to register to vote; 16 and up can pre-register
By Lorilyn C. Lirio
Olympia’s American citizens aged 16 and up can now pre-register to vote, Thurston County …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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9/21/22
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Fairy tales can come true
It could happen to you
If you’re young at heart
Carolyn Leigh/Johnny Richards
Ever wonder what could come next?
Do you ever feel like your creative flow …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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9/21/22
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Washington State Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) called out Olympia company United Roofing Solutions, Inc. for putting its workers at risk.
“United is showing intentional …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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9/21/22
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Olympia is contemplating reducing minimum parking requirements to accommodate more housing projects.
This was according to contract planner Gary Cooper when he gave a brief presentation at the …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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9/20/22
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Olympia community members went over their demand to include the sidewalks program in the Capital Facilities Plan, claiming that sidewalks are essential to neighborhoods for mobility, safety, and …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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9/20/22
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A $100 million project to clean up Budd Inlet is set to be the Port of Olympia’s biggest project in decades. The Port held a work session on September 20, to discuss their potential approach to …
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Local theater group Olympia Family Theater will be presenting their production of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays starting September 30 to October …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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9/20/22
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It’s a busy time of the year. The autumnal equinox arrives Thursday, also called the September equinox or fall equinox. College and Pro Football are in full swing. Hockey preseason starts this …
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9/20/22
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
On 09/19/22 at 8:14 p.m. in the 8300 block of Steilacoom Rd SE, Sheriff's deputies arrested Ryan Matthew Beauchamp, 29, on suspicion of 1) first-degree …
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9/20/22
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After a heated argument during the council meeting on Thursday, September 15, Lacey officially approved the proposed amendments to the existing Flag Policy, including additional flags to be flown in …
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