Thursday, October 1, 2026
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The City of Olympia announced that its offices will close early tomorrow, December 30, with several of its offices remaining closed the day after New Year’s Day.
In its press release, the …
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12/29/22
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Tumwater will start its work on Capitol Boulevard next year in an effort to address several traffic issues in the area.
“Though this construction will be particularly disruptive,” said …
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Olympia is offering free parking in its downtown areas for the holidays.
In its Facebook post, the city announced that the city is offering free parking in downtown Olympia from December 14 to 26 …
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The Port of Olympia commission unanimously approved a 75-year lease contract with Swire, a Coca-Cola bottler, despite appeals from the public to postpone the vote during a meeting held on Monday, …
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The Port of Olympia commission adopted a resolution establishing the boundaries of the five newly formed districts during a meeting held on Monday, December 22.
The public had voted in favor of …
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The Port of Olympia appointed 10 new members for the Port’s Citizen Advisory Committee during a meeting held on Monday, December 12.
The new members are:
Harry Branch
Bob …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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12/14/22
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Port of Olympia projects costing more than $1 million will now require the use of apprentices.
The Port commission approved a resolution creating requirements for the utilization of apprentices as …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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12/14/22
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Tumwater city council granted two apartment projects — one in the Brewery District, another south of Craft District — conditional certificates for eight-year tax exemptions during a meeting on …
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Thurston County earned an Aa1 credit rating, an upgrade from its prior Aa2 rating, from a Moody’s assessment released on Thursday, December 1.
Moody’s, which provides information on …
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by Jerome Tuaño
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12/8/22
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Olympia's Economic Development Department has identified seven focus areas to help the city develop a strong and inclusive economy over the next 20 years, strategic project manager Amy Buckler …
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Less than a year ago, a fire destroyed the Market Flats mixed-use building under construction downtown, as well as its two neighboring buildings. A new plan would add more new apartments and join …
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Tuesday night's rainstorm is being blamed, at least initially, for the partial collapse of a roof in an empty retail spot in the Capital Village Shopping Center at 400 Cooper Point Road SW shopping …
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Port of Olympia staff addressed concerns regarding a 95-acre lease in Tumwater for bottler Swire Coca-Cola during a meeting held on Monday, November 28.
The Port Commissioners and the public …
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The Port of Olympia Commission made a last-minute budget cut before adopting its 2023 operating budget and capital investment plan during a meeting held on Monday, November 28.
The budget cut made …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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11/29/22
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The proposed new Thurston County airport would harm wildlife and displace thousands of residents and businesses, two experts warned.
Cindy Schexnider, a retired Department of Fish and Wildlife …
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The Olympia City Council signed a proclamation designating tomorrow, November 26 as Small Business Saturday.
The proclamation, signed on Tuesday, November 22, recognizes local small businesses and …
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The Olympia Planning Commission will carry on discussions about policy issues on Neighborhood Centers, the Capital Mall Triangle subarea plan, and the Housing Action plan.
"These issues often take …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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11/22/22
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Port Commissioners Amy Evans Harding objected to the planned Marine Center, citing concerns about how the project will be funded.
“I do not think this is a good use of public funds,” …
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Petitioners against the plans to reconfigure Olympia Regional Airport will meet tomorrow, November 15, starting at 7 p.m. at the Olympia Center, Multipurpose Room A, 222 Columbia …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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11/14/22
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There are people who appreciate the wild, forested greenness of Washington State and there are those who see land as a resource to be exploited. There are those who work and live in harmony with …
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