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Your tax dollars at work: Washington State Department of Health routinely tests waters for bacterial contamination. See story for list of locations from which shellfish are currently unsafe.
Shellfish from Eld and Henderson Inlets face potential restrictions, state says
Thurston County's Eld Inlet and Henderson Inlet are among fifteen shellfish harvest areas in the state facing potential harvest restrictions due to heightened levels of fecal bacteria in the water. … more
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Wildfire sweeping across prairie grass, a firefighter is shown close to the fire.
Wildfires expected to worsen due to drought; residents urged to keep safe and prepare
Wildfires are expected to worsen and appear more frequently as the dry and warm conditions are anticipated this spring and summer. The Department of Ecology declared a drought emergency for most … more
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Puget Sound Energy Senior Local Government Affairs Representative Kristine Rompa (center) met with Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners yesterday, May 8, 2024, to discuss wildfire measures.
Puget Sound Energy introduces wildfire safety initiative
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) representatives discussed the company's Wildfire Program and a new initiative, Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), with the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) at a meeting … more
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Rebecca Howard Park is managed by the Olympia Department of Parks, Arts & Recreation.
Olympia Metropolitan Park District
Olympia's Metropolitan Park District Advisory Committee ’s (MPDAC) May 1 meeting provided the opportunity to clarify the city’s different parks committees and their functions. Paul … more
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Yelm Community Schools April 23, 2024 levy failed by 225 votes.
Yelm Community Schools proposition levy disapproved by slim margin
Voters turned down Yelm Community Schools’ proposal to raise a levy to replace its school programs and operations. Thurston County Canvassing Board has officially certified the results of … more
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Artist Max Ehrman at work on the Olympia Regional Learning Academy mural.
Thurston County Art Contest invites local artists to showcase talent
Calling all artists! The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners invites residents and employees to showcase their creativity by participating in the Thurston County Art Contest. With … more
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Councilmember Eileen Swarthout (top left) receives the proclamation which declares May 12 to 19 as a week of celebration for the 1984 women’s Olympic marathon trials.
Tumwater commemorates 1984 women’s Olympic marathon trials
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the 1984 women’s Olympic marathon trials, Tumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan proclaimed May 12 to 19 as a week of celebration for the historic sporting … more
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Use caution when passing through road construction sites.
Street closure ongoing on 15th Avenue for Capitol Campus construction in Olympia
A street closure on 15th Avenue SW between Columbia Street SW and Water Street SW in Olympia which started Monday, May 6 is expected to last until June 10. This roadwork is part of the second … more
What's happening this weekend— 10th Annual Pizza Klatch Gayla, Concern For Animals Spring Plant & Gift Sale and other festivities
Bring your family and friends to these wonderful local events this weekend.   The SpongeBob Music, May 10-18 Is nautical nonsense something you like? No? Yes? Maybe? You may want … more
Assistant City Manager Shannon Kelley-Fong presented the draft and recommended updates to the public comment policy of the Lacey meeting to the Commission on Equity on May 6 and to the City Council on May 7.
Lacey to update public comment policy on meetings following zoombombing incident
In response to a race-related incident during a Commission on Equity meeting, Lacey now plans to revise its public comment policy. The incident, which occurred on March 25, involved remote … more
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During a public meeting on May 7, 2024, Thurston Board of County Commissioners has officially declared May 5th through May 11th as Public Service Recognition Week.
Thurston County, Olympia honor public servants
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) and Olympia City Council separately issued proclamations recognizing the contributions of public servants working to serve the community. During … more
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Image of a bowl of walnuts
Olympia Food Co-op is buying back walnut halves and pieces
Olympia Food Co-op, a local store in Olympia, has issued a recall for its organic walnut halves and pieces sourced from Gibson Farms, Inc., after the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), the … more
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Harvey Foundation President Terry Minton
South Puget Sound Community College to add about 25 new scholarships
The OJ & Mary Christine Harvey Educational Foundation awarded $1.8 million to the South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) intended for student scholarships, the college’s press release … more
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Ballots being sorted, photo November 7, 2022.
Fire District 8: Auditor seeks opinionated committee members for voters' pamphlet statements
The Thurston County Auditor’s Election Division is inviting community members to serve as “For” and “Against” committee members for the upcoming August 6 Primary … more
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Harvey Drahos receives his Congressional Gold Medal from Enrico Tadeo of The Philippines’ Consulate during a ceremony held in DuPont’s Clocktower Park on May 2, 2024.
101-year-old Lacey WWII veteran finally receives nation’s highest civilian award
During the City of Lacey’s 2023 Mayor’s Gala last October, Karen Schoessel introduced the evening’s guest of honor, then-100-year-old Harvey Drahos, a World War II veteran who had … more
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The Armory.
Olympia selects 8 local arts nonprofits as anchor partners for Armory Creative Campus
Olympia Armory Building Manager Valerie Roberts introduced the eight anchor partners selected to lease long-term spaces in the building and help the city develop business plans for the Armory … more
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Aerial view of the city of Olympia, Washington waterfront. In this image you can see Heritage Park and Capitol Lake in the front.
Expect disruptions at Heritage Park from May 6 to May 13 due to a geotechnical survey
Anticipate disruptions when visiting Heritage Park, as the final stage of a geotechnical survey is set to commence near Capitol Lake. The survey, a component of the Deschutes Estuary Restoration … more
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Representatives from the Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition, South Puget Sound Chapter, attended the April 30, 2024, Thurston Board of County Commissioners meeting to receive the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month proclamation.
Thurston County celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
In a show of recognition and celebration, the Thurston Board of County Commissioners officially declared May Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. The board's proclamation … more
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The Olympia Metropolitan Park District Board, consisting of the city council members, met on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, and approved the appointments of three members to the district's citizen advisory committee.
Olympia park board approves appointments, work plan for the citizen advisory committee
The Olympia Metropolitan Park District Board (OMPD), consisting of the city council members, approved appointments of three members to the district's citizen advisory committee. At Tuesday's OMPD … more
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Several hundred people are expected to walk in the 2024 Paws 4 A Cause event on May 4. This photo is from the 2023 event.
Fun and food at this Saturday’s Paws 4 A Cause event
Ready for something entirely new? Come watch the Peanut Butter Licking Contest at this Saturday’s Paws 4 A Cause event in Heritage Park in downtown Olympia. The four-hour event is both a … more
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