Friday, October 2, 2026
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Nisqually Tribe officials spoke with the Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, November 8, to discuss the possibility of the county allowing the tribe to handle its own building permits in …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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11/14/23
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Buck Williams encountered Elizabeth living under a pallet and blanket in an alley in downtown Olympia.
“How you doing, Elizabeth; is there anything I can do for you?” he asked.
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Maureen Wells hasn’t found a cure for Alzheimer’s.
But she has discovered the key to unlocking powerful memories and improving vitality, engagement, and emotional connection for all …
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By Hannah Franklin
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11/13/23
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Tumwater School District (TSD) has identified 905 students who currently receive differentiated or specially designed instruction. Executive Director of Special Services Chris Burgmeier reported the …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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11/13/23
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Seventy-one people registered for public comment at the Olympia School District (OSD) Board’s regular meeting on Thursday, November 9, to rally against the possible closure and consolidation of …
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The Olympia Arts Commission has selected the artists to do the cover art for the 2024 Arts Walk programs.
On Thursday, Olympia Arts Program specialist Angel Nava announced the jury's …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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11/10/23
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord announced in a press release that it will hold day and nighttime artillery training next week, from Tuesday, November 14 to Friday, November 17.
“Live munitions …
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11/10/23
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It’s just inevitable here: gardeners get wet. We all have our limits about how wet, how often, and for how long. Even those who try to avoid rain aren’t always spared; sudden, unpredicted …
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By Jill Severn
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11/10/23
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) met with the Auditor’s Election Division yesterday to receive updates on next year’s Precinct Maintenance Plan.
Precinct …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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11/9/23
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Olympia announced the opening of the request for qualifications (RFQ) for Anchor Partners at the Armory Creative Campus, an initiative to foster community arts education and training.
According …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/9/23
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Intercity Transit is reaching out to its passengers for input on its 2024 Title VI plan update.
As part of its commitment to providing equal access to public transportation, the agency will …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/9/23
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As part of the utility work of an ongoing construction project, the right-hand vehicle lane and sidewalk traveling northbound on Sleater Kinney Rd NE, specifically across the frontage of 200 Sleater …
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11/9/23
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Get ready for some holiday bazaars in the area.
Timberline High School Blazer Bazaar, Saturday, November 11, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Join Timberline High School Blazer on Saturday for …
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11/9/23
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) is seeking public input for the Hazards Mitigation Plan update to make communities more disaster-resilient.
In a press release by the TRPC, the …
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners officially recognized November 11 as Veterans Day. Already a federally recognized holiday, this proclamation formalizes the occasion for Thurston County …
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By JC Medina
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11/8/23
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November is officially the kickoff for the holiday season for me. Time to finish up gift shopping, present wrapping, meal planning, and maybe, this year, host the cookie exchange.
I was invited …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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11/8/23
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A hunter in the greater Rochester Grand Mound area discovered human remains; Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputies were dispatched to investigate on October 28, announced in a news …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/8/23
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The proposed agreements between the Port of Olympia and Capitol Little League are giving the League more time to finance a new ballfield by extending its current lease of an airport property until …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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11/7/23
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Inspire Olympia will hold informational sessions now through December, as well as workshops in January next year, to help interested community members apply for funds through the program, it said in …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/7/23
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At 5:30 PM on Sunday, November 5, a vehicle theft at gunpoint involving two suspects occurred on the 1500 block of Marvin Road NE.
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/7/23
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