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The Port of Olympia is seeking $6.6 million to complete the investigation into Budd Inlet's contamination, according to Environmental Planning and Programs Director Shawn Gilbertson, who spoke to the …
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The Olympia City Council, on Tuesday, approved continued work on establishing a new tax audit program, which aims to improve business tax compliance for local establishments operating in the city.
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The Olympia Family Theater (OFT) invites you to follow the yellow brick road as it proudly presents The Wonderful Wizard of Oz from May 10 to June 2 .
Collaborating with String and Shadow Puppet …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/17/24
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On Monday, April 15, the Olympia Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the Capital Mall Triangle subarea plan to the Land Use and Environment Committee, with some amendments around …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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4/16/24
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Experience Olympia & Beyond Chief Executive Officer Annette Pitts shared in her report that an estimated 11,081,763 tourists visited Thurston County from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023.
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The Olympia City Council approved appointments to fill vacancies on 11 advisory boards and committees on Tuesday, April 9.
A total of 64 community members applied for the 31 open positions. The …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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4/12/24
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Lacey MakerSpace celebrated its recent expansion with , marking a significant stride towards innovation and providing cutting-edge resources for workforce development.
The ribbon-cutting …
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By JC Medina
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4/12/24
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After almost an hour of discussing options for balancing housing, climate goals, safety, and health, the Olympia City Council voted not to adopt the proposed amendment to allow drive-throughs on Plum …
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“Climate change is an existential threat that cannot be ignored, and we are doing our part to move further and faster to save our planet,” said Puget Sound Energy (PSE) President and CEO …
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Intercity Transit’s (IT) board of directors authorized General Manager Emily Bergkamp to execute a $275,000 purchase order with Day Wireless Systems to provide digital radio communications for …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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4/8/24
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Some residents from the community near Ridgeview Road east of Lacey’s city limits object to the proposed roundabout at the intersection of Martin Way, Meridian Road, and Duterrow Road.
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Olympia’s Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for renovating the Lassen Building at 301 Capitol Way N from an existing commercial space into a new restaurant during its Wednesday, April …
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While certain economic indicators show Thurston County has been on an upswing since the pandemic, certain issues, such as housing affordability, continue to plague the county. Gene Angel, director of …
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Traffic, parks, and affordable housing took center stage as the Olympia Planning Commission heard public testimony on proposals to redevelop the Capital Mall Triangle subarea into a more urban …
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Ongoing road projects, further development, and an expanded cultural arts program are among the key priorities for Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan.
The mayor spoke at a forum organized by the …
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The United States Department of Agriculture just released data from its 2022 Census of Agriculture, and the news is not good for either Thurston County or Washington State.
In Thurston County, …
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The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) has temporarily closed a section of 15th Avenue SW in Olympia for maintenance work.
The closure will extend from Capitol Way all through the …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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3/28/24
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FC Olympia has finalized their intent to kick off a local youth soccer program tied to its existing men’s and women’s United Soccer League (USL) franchises, aiming to create a path to a …
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By Vince Zafra
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3/28/24
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The Port of Olympia Commission authorized purchasing four forklifts for $226,664 on Monday, March 25, to be covered by selling four 60-foot flat deck railcars, which the port approved as surplus …
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Intercity Transit, alongside partner agencies, celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Bus Buddy program at the Olympia Transit Center last Saturday, March 16.
The Bus Buddy program has assisted …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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3/25/24
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