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Western Governors University (WGU) is offering a new scholarship opportunity that would support learners in rural communities who wish to study in their hometown.
The Learn Where You Live …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/6/23
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Olympia and Beyond Annual meeting and PopArt party on June 1, and handed out this year’s Thurston County Tourism Awards at the Hands On Children’s Museum.
The lineup of vendors at …
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Strategic Projects Manager Amy Buckler presented the 10-month progress of Olympia Strong during a Finance Committee meeting yesterday, May 31.
Last year, the city launched Olympia Strong to …
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Yesterday, May 31, the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee examined the application of Thomas Architecture Studios on the development of the ‘Carnegie Whiskey Library’ during a …
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A proposal to develop 10.72 acres of land near Sapp Road and Crosby Boulevard in Tumwater drew concerns from residents who live near the area.
Residents wrote to …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado, Jerome Tuaño
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5/31/23
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Olympia is inviting community members to attend two open house meetings to learn and give feedback on the city’s Olympia Strong plans for developing economic opportunity.
There will be an …
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The Port of Olympia Commission authorized Executive Director Sam Gibboney to sign an amendment to a 2008 Agreed Order with the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) on Monday, May 22, …
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The Port of Olympia Commission authorized Executive Director Sam Gibboney to authorize the sale of a parking lot on 608 Washington Street to LOTT Clean Water Alliance for $1,130,000 on Monday, May …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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5/24/23
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The 2023 legislature's Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1791 (2023 ESHB1791) was set to continue the site search, with some better community involvement, better specificity as to excludable areas, and …
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Olympia City Council has approved a $412,500 fund to support struggling local theater organizations and invest in downtown Olympia's programs.
According to Olympia Economic Development Director …
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Safelite AutoGlass is eyeing the previous Mattress Firm location at 2415 Capital Mall Drive SW as the possible new site for an auto glass repair shop.
At the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee …
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The West Olympia Timberland Library hosted a Grand Reopening Saturday, May 6. The library, which is located inside Capital Mall next to Van's store and the entrance nearest Total Wine, used the …
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission conference for two proposals last Wednesday, May 3: an 11,250-square-foot multi-use building at 4315 Harrison Avenue NW and a …
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The Port of Olympia secured a total amount of $8.45 million from the 2023-25 state capital budget for the cleanup of Budd Inlet.
The state legislature approved the budget on Sunday, April 23, and …
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal to divide an 85-year-old warehouse building located at 304 Olympia Avenue NE to divide into eight workspaces on Wednesday, April 26.
Project …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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5/1/23
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The second annual Squaxin Island Race was held Saturday, April 15, by the Sound Rowers and Paddlers Club. The race started out of Boston Harbor Marina, with the start and finish lines close to the …
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By Sage Hamilton
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4/28/23
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Olympia’s Spring Arts walk is in full swing today, with more than 98 locations participating in hosting art experiences. There are more than 225 artists to engage with and activities to enjoy …
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4/28/23
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Olympia Heritage Commission vice chair Garner Miller unveiled this year's Heritage Award nominees, most of whom contributed to the city's music culture, at the Community Livability and Public Safety …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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4/27/23
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In addition to those reported previously, The JOLT has identified more errors in the calculator provided by Olympia and Tumwater’s proposed Regional Fire Authority (RFA). The calculator allows …
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Today the Port of Olympia Commissioners addressed how to go forward with the issues around Port Executive Director Sam Gibboney and her leadership.
In a Port of Olympia Commission Work Session …
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