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VFW Post 318 Commander Crystal Beeler wants the city to address the problems the post has encountered from residents at Unity Commons.

Army veteran Crystal Beeler made it clear that she wants the Olympia City Council to address the issue that VFW Post 318 says involves the actions of homeless individuals living in the nearby Unity … more

By JM Simpson | 4/29/24 | 4 comments

Troy Oliver, NTPS’s assistant superintendent of operations, will be the school district's supervisor.

North Thurston Public Schools assistant superintendent to take the helm

During a special meeting on Sunday, April 28, the North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) Board of Directors selected Troy Oliver as its next Superintendent. “I have been proud to work … more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 4/29/24

Proposed Changes to Parking Meter Times This cartoonized map shows the existing parking meter time limits downtown. All blocks shown in green currently have 3-hour meters, while those in purple are 2-hour meters. The Olympia Parking Services proposes turning all two-hour meters into three hours to provide flexibility for businesses and visitors in the downtown area.

Olympia considering expanding parking enforcement hours

Olympia's Parking Services Program proposed several changes to downtown parking to address community concerns and serve local businesses and visitors better. Parking Service Program specialist … more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 4/29/24 | 7 comments

A bus pulling into the Intercity Transit bus stop in Olympia

Intercity Transit seeks public comment on transit projects for 2025-28

Intercity Transit is calling on the public to comment on transit projects outlined in the annual update of its Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for 2025-28, which is a federal requirement to … more

By Darlanne Cruz | 4/29/24

Steak fajita salad is easy to make and a good way to deal with various leftovers.

Recipe: Steak Fajita Salad

When we have steak, there are sometimes leftovers that do not have quite enough remaining for another meal. These are a great main ingredient for several entrees, including steak fajita salad. … more

By Shannon Beigert | 4/29/24 | 1 comment

This Tumwater Heritage Tree is the Davis-Meeker Garry Oak. It's located along Old Highway 99 on the east side of Olympia Regional Airport. It's estimated to be 330-400 years old and has been called "the finest tree in the county."

Arborist to Tumwater: Save the Davis Meeker Oak

In the early 1980s, The Davis Meeker Oak – a 400-year-old oak tree beside Old Highway 99 next to the Olympia airport – was in danger of being removed to improve the highway. I … more

Submitted by Scott D. Baker, Registered Consulting Arborist | 4/29/24 | 6 comments

Olympia-born Braxton Claridy represents the Evergreen State College in the men’s 200 meters.

Geoducks perform last few laps at CWU Invitational ahead of Conference Championships

In the lead-up for the upcoming Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) Championships in early May, the Evergreen State College Track and Field team battled for their homestretch outdoor meets and … more

By Vince Zafra | 4/29/24

A six-time felon with an arrest warrant for selling illegal narcotics was arrested after he attempted to flee from law enforcement.

Felon wanted for selling narcotics arrested

A six-time felon wanted for selling narcotics was arrested near Black Hill High School after trying to flee from law enforcement on April 24, according to Thurston County Sheriff’s Office … more

By Darlanne Cruz | 4/29/24 | 1 comment

Police Blotter for Sunday, April 28, 2024

Thurston County Sheriff’s Office On 4/28/24 at 3:29 PM in the 7400 block of 49 th Avenue SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Chad Darwin Eddy, 43, on suspicion of 4 th degree assault. … more

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Police Blotter for Saturday, April 27, 2024

Thurston County Sheriff’s Office On 4/27/24 at 4:18 PM in the 2900 block of Yelm Highway, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Blaine Herrington Stewart, 30, on suspicion of 4 th degree … more

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Police Blotter for Friday, April 26, 2024

Thurston County Sheriff’s Office On 4/26/24 at 7:35 PM in the 2400 block of South Bay Road NE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Rachelle Faythe-Nicole Pehl, 26, on suspicion of 1 st … more

4/27/24

Attendees of the Olympia School District meeting can be seen rejoicing last night, April 25, 2024, as Superintendent Patrick Murphy recommended the removal of school closures as an option to save money.

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 … more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 4/26/24 | 5 comments

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 … more

By Jerome Tuaño | 4/26/24 | 3 comments

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 … more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 4/26/24 | 13 comments

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. more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 4/26/24 | 1 comment

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 … more

By Darlanne Cruz | 4/26/24 | 1 comment

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 … more

By Darlanne Cruz | 4/26/24 | 3 comments

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 … more

By Jill Severn | 4/26/24 | 3 comments

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 … more

By Darlanne Cruz | 4/26/24

Police Blotter for Thursday, April 25, 2024

Thurston County Sheriff’s Office On 4/25/24 at 8:37 PM in the 2500 block of 113 th Way SW, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kenneth Harold Hester, 54, on suspicion of harassment. On … more

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