Friday, October 2, 2026
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The Olympia City Council, on Tuesday, December 6, formally accepted the community workgroup's recommendation for the Reimagining Public Safety project.
The city council also recognized Strategic …
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Supply chain issues and higher production costs have forced Intercity Transit to re-order 28 light trucks at a price 46% more expensive than the original cost.
The Intercity Transit Authority …
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Lacey’s playbook for winter and spring activities is now available online, the city’s Parks, Culture and Recreation Director Jen Burbidge said during the Board of Park Commissioners …
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By JC Medina
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12/9/22
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The Intercity Transit Authority adopted a $182.7 million budget for 2023 during a meeting held on Wednesday, October 7.
The board adopted the operating budget of $86,923,723 and a capital budget …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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12/9/22
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Olympia Arts Commission approved the modified art pieces for Martin Way and Pacific Avenue Art Crossing project that was previously sent back following community members’ …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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12/9/22
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Lacey expressed interest in relinquishing its interest in a 40-foot unnamed right of way (ROW) along Rainer Road during the city’s Transportation Committee meeting on Tuesday, December …
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By JC Medina
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12/9/22
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The Christmas spirit is here! Here are a few of the events coming up:
San Francisco's Telegraph Quartet, December 9, from 8 p.m.
The award-winning, …
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12/9/22
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The last falling leaves and the first falling snow herald the beginning of winter. There's not much going on in the garden in winter, but that doesn't mean people have lost interest in the natural …
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By George Walter
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12/8/22
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At last night’s city council meeting, Olympia Mayor Cheryl Selby opened the public hearing before the councilmembers voted on the joint resolution with Tumwater, which allowed the formation of …
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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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In their sixth year of partnering with North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) and the Lacey South Sound Chamber, the Lacey Community Relations and Public Affairs Committee plans to continue the "Spirit …
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By JC Medina
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12/6/22
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Last week, I attended the 14th Annual Regional Economic Forecast and Innovation Expo convened by Greater Grays Harbor Inc., Economic Alliance of Lewis County, Economic Development Council of Mason …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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12/6/22
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The Olympia City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Regional Fire Authority (RFA) plan, which – if approved by the voters – will merge Olympia and Tumwater's fire …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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12/5/22
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The proposed Regional Fire Authority (RFA) plan would eliminate both Olympia and Tumwater Fire Departments. Olympians and Tumwaterites would, in the future, rely upon a new governmental …
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We can now fully welcome the yuletide season! Let us view the different activities December has in store for us.
Fantasy Lights, November 25 to January 1
Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park …
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12/2/22
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Alden Davis’ gardening life started with vegetables. “At first, I didn’t understand why anyone would grow plants you couldn’t eat,” he says. Eventually, he branched out, …
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Tumwater is looking for applicants for its Parks & Recreation Commission.
Although the city’s press release did not state how many seats they want to be filled, its website reveals that …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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12/1/22
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All winter long, on the lakes, ponds, and wetlands of Thurston County, we have opportunities to check out a variety of ducks. They are wintering here before flying off next spring to breeding …
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By George Walter
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12/1/22
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The Lacey Commission on Equity is drafting its land acknowledgment and policy after receiving input from the Nisqually Indian Tribe.
"The intent of this policy is that it would be integrated into the …
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