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Tumwater Finance Director Troy Niemeyer, top left, briefed the Tumwater City Council about its 2025 first quarter finances at a meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Tumwater reports shrinking sales tax
The City of Tumwater reported reduced sales tax in the first five months of the year, in part because of a change in consumer spending ... more
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Port of Olympia plans sending out requests for qualifications to seek a developer for the Waterfront Center project in Olympia.
Port of Olympia plans to solicit developers for Waterfront Center project
The Port of Olympia is planning to issue a request for qualifications (RFQ) to solicit developers interested in the Waterfront Center ... more
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Mike Marohn and Jes Wes present the finest in classic rock 'n' roll music while supporting the local community. 
Local rock 'n' roll stations play classic rock
Classic rock 'n' roll is a unique and enduring musical creation comprised of numerous influences, from cultural and social movements to technological innovations ... more
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At a meeting on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee evaluated a proposed behavioral health facility on McPhee Road. 
Olympia committee reviews plans for proposed crisis stabilization clinic on McPhee Road 
The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a pre-submission conference to review plans for a proposed 20,000-square-foot crisis stabilization clinic at ... more
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Michael Day is the new chief executive officer of Experience Olympia & Beyond.
Experience Olympia & Beyond names new chief executive officer 
Experience Olympia & Beyond announced the hiring of Michael Day as its new chief executive officer. Day, an Edmonds native, graduated from the University of ... more
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A team from consulting firm ECONorthwest presented findings from the economic development strategy’s research phase to the Lacey City Council during a work session on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. 
Lacey advances work on economic development strategy amid growth, vacancy concerns 
The Lacey City Council held a work session on Tuesday, May 27, to review progress on a five-year economic development strategy aimed at guiding the city’s future growth ... more
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Home sales fall, median price climbs in April
Single-family home prices climbed and sales retreated in the first full month of spring, amid a backdrop of some of the lowest inventory levels in the ... more
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The Dancing Goats, as seen at the Dancing Goats Coffee building at 200 Market St. NE in Olympia on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025.
Port of Olympia expands contract with architecture firm to support relocation of admin offices 
The Port of Olympia Commission authorized the expansion of a contract with its on-call service engineering and design service ... more
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Public comment period open for Hardel Mutual Plywood cleanup
The Washington Department of Ecology is accepting public comments on the Hardel Mutual Plywood cleanup in ... more
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Two O Bee Credit Union staff members, as seen in this undated photo.
O Bee Credit Union to offer scholarship for students in craft brewing, distilling industries 
The O Bee Credit Union announced a $50,000 endowment for the O Bee Brewers & Distillers of Tomorrow Scholarship for South Puget Sound Community College ... more
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At the South Thurston Economic Development Initiative meeting on Friday, April 18, 2025, Thurston County Lodging Tax Coordinator Ellen Massey (online attendance) said that Thurston County will award the lodging tax revenue to 16 chosen applicants.
Thurston County divides $150,000 in lodging tax revenue among 16 recipients  
Thurston County will award the $150,000 lodging tax revenue to 16 chosen applicants this year.   The Lodging Tax is an excise tax paid by people who stay overnight in lodging … more
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Local housing, climate, farming nonprofits to open events in May
Nonprofit organizations throughout Thurston County have prepared activities for May, including events related to housing and nature.   According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce , a … more
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Smokin Js is closing up shop after 27 years in business. All inventory is 50% off through the end of April. The store is located at 3730 Pacific Ave. SE in Olympia.
Smokin Js closing up shop after 27 years
Since 1997, Jay Fratt has been working in the industry of alternative culture. Whether it was hemp clothing or locally-blown glass products on the shelves, Smokin Js has offered a … more
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A map of Intercity Transit bus routes.
Intercity Transit and union reach tentative agreement 
Intercity Transit and the union representing its bus operators have reached a tentative agreement on a ... more
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Warren Hendrickson, Port of Olympia’s Director of Operations, showed the Port Commission a conceptual rendering of the Sound Commerce Center. Panattoni Development Company intends to develop the 29-acre site for industrial use.
Port of Olympia nears lease deal with Panattoni 
The Port of Olympia is weeks away from finalizing a lease agreement with Panattoni Development Company to develop the first parcel of a 200-acre property in the ... more
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A slide from a presentation by Chris Paolini, the senior manager of Olympia Regional Airport, to the Port of Olympia Commission on March 10, 2025, showed that around 700 feet of pavement at the sound end of the Runway 17-35 will be rehabilitated, as part of a project mostly funded by the Federal Aviation Administration. 
Port awards $2.1 million contract to rehabilitate airport runway 
The Port of Olympia hired a Tacoma-based construction company to rehabilitate one of the runways at ... more
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Green leadership embedded into business practices, as shown in this collage featuring 2025’s Thurston County Chamber of Commerce top green business awardees. 
Ameresco, ECOS, Top Rung Brewery top list of 2025 green business champions in Thurston County  
Business efforts in sustainability across Thurston County received formal recognition on Wednesday, April 9, during the 2025 Thurston County Green ... more
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Thurston County home and condo prices rise in March
Single-family home prices rose and sales eased in Thurston County for the third straight month of 2025, as low inventory levels continued to put a strain on a ... more
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Olympia’s BIG Home and Remodel Show will be held on the weekend of April 12-13, 2025.
Olympia home and garden show, featuring more than 100 vendors, returns on April 12-13 
Olympia’s one-stop shop for various home and garden needs returns to the Saint Martin’s Marcus Pavilion at Lacey on Saturday, April 12, and ... more
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Olympia Municipal Court Judge Pamela Nogueira spoke at the Olympia City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. She expressed concerns about dissolving the municipal court in connection with the proposed sale of the city-owned property on Plum Street, emphasizing the potential loss of critical local court services. 
Olympia City Council approves $8.2M sale of Plum Street property to Squaxin Island Tribe 
In a unanimous vote, the Olympia City Council approved the sale of the 10.47-acre property at 900 Plum St. SE to Island Enterprises, a wholly-owned enterprise of the Squaxin Island Tribe, for ... more
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