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Climate Change Clock Earth Hands Ticking 3d Illustration - Elements of this image furnished by NASA
How can Olympia face climate change?
Olympia is reminding community members to participate in the Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (CRVA) survey on the city’s website to help the city determine its vulnerability to … more
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“I feel they've gone totally overboard,” Councilmember Joan Cathey says about the state’s Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
Tumwater halts tree code amendment process, new wildfire codes to consider
Tumwater has put a pause on its Urban Forestry Management Plan (UFMP) as the city prepares to adopt a new state building code that seeks to prevent wildfire spread. The UFMP seeks to update the … more
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At the Site Plan Review Committee meeting held Wednesday, July 12, Olympia Associate Planner Lydia Moorehead provided a map of the transportation corridor on Martin Way.
Olympia committee reviews permanent supportive housing on Franz Anderson property
On Wednesday, the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission conference on a proposal to build permanent supportive housing on Franz Anderson Road. Rob Deane of Encore Architects … more
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At the left table are (from left to right) Joanna Manson, District 5 candidate Troy Kirby, and Rose Chiu Gundersen and at the right table are Bill Moomau, Maggie Sanders, and District 5 candidate Sarah Tonge.
Port District 5 commissioner candidates emphasize providing living-wage union jobs and moving away from logging business
Two out of four commissioner candidates for District Five participated in a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters (LVW) of Thurston County in collaboration with Thurston Community Media. … more
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council has authorized Executive Director Marc Daily to sign a grant agreement for the salmon habitat recovery project on Friday, July 7, 2023.
Grant signed to support salmon habitats and prevent erosion
The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) has authorized Executive Director Marc Daily to sign a grant contract with the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office supporting salmon habitat recovery lead … more
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At the left table are (from left to right) Joanna Manson, District 5 candidate Troy Kirby, and Rose Chiu Gundersen and at the right table are Bill Moomau, Maggie Sanders, and District 5 candidate Sarah Tonge.
Port District 4 commissioner candidates share their views
Commissioner candidates for the Port of Olympia's fourth district participated in a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters (LVW) of Thurston County in collaboration with Thurston Community Media. … more
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council approved the obligation of $1.06 million to five emission-reduction projects on Friday, July 7, 2023.
Thurston council approves five carbon-reducing emissions projects
Thurston Regional Planning Council member Clark Gilman wants to focus on smaller projects that can impact carbon reduction. On Friday, July 7, the TRPC approved awarding $1,066,615 in the Carbon … more
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This is an example of the outside component of a mini-split heat pump system.
Want to stay cool this summer?
Beat the summer heat while saving on energy costs with discounted ductless heat pump systems through the Energize Olympia Program. According to Climate Program Director Dr. Pamela Braff, … more
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At the Olympia City Council meeting held Tuesday, June 20, 2023, ODA projects manager Desiree Freeland and Olympia Economic Development Director Mike Reid updated the councilmembers on the city's Creative District strategic plan.
Olympia City Council receives update on Creative District; councilmember wants affordable housing for artists
Olympia Councilmember Lisa Parshley wanted to include affordable housing for artists in the development plan of the Olympia Creative District, as she encouraged the advisory group to meet with city … more
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On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, the Olympia City Council approved ILA with two other cities and Squaxin Island Tribe to form Deschutes Watershed Environmental Stewardship Coalition.
Olympia approves the interlocal agreement of creating the Deschutes Watershed Environmental Stewardship Coalition
The Olympia City Council has approved a resolution of entering an interlocal agreement with Lacey, Yelm, and the Squaxin Island Tribe to establish the Budd Inlet/Deschutes Watershed Environmental … more
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At Tuesday's meeting, June 20, 2023, the Olympia City Council appointed Kathleen Byrd as the new poet laureate for 2023 to 2025, focusing on environmental issues and climate change.
Olympia appoints Kathleen Byrd as new poet laureate
Kathleen Byrd is Olympia's new poet laureate for 2023 to 2025. At the Olympia City Council meeting on June 20, the Arts Commission recommended Byrd as the city's fourth poet laureate. … more
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Lacey’s Land Use and Environment Committee discussing the proposed amendments to the city’s land use hearing examiner system.
Lacey to amend policies on ‘really out of date’ land use hearing examiner system
Lacey’s Land Use and Environment Committee unanimously voted to recommend the proposed amendments to the city’s land use hearing examiner system to the city council. Lacey Planning … more
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The Port of Olympia Commission had a brief discussion about the contract amendments before approving them.
Port aligns contracts of consultant team in Budd Inlet cleanup project
The Port of Olympia Commission approved a series of contract amendments with the Port’s consultants for the Budd Inlet remediation project on Monday, June 26. The amendments extend the … more
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An electric vehicle is charging somewhere in Thurston County right now.
Lacey reviews pricing options for charging electric vehicles
The Lacey Finance and Economic Development Committee reviewed the rate policies for charging electric vehicles (EV) in the city during its meeting on Tuesday, June 27. Lacey Public Works … more
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Logging in June 2022 and subsequent clearing of this previously forested area made room for Scotch Broom, an invasive plant species. Photo taken June 5, 2022.
Thousands of invaders to be removed from hillside, volunteers sought this Saturday
Thousands of Scotch broom seedlings ( Cytisus scoparius ) are invading Olympia, specifically at a hillside forest near Cooper Crest Park. Working to defend the forest is the Olympia Coalition for … more
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At Tuesday's June 21, 2023 meeting, Olympia City councilmembers posed with Parks, Arts, and Recreation Director Paul Simmons, who received a Washington Recreation and Park Association (WRPA) award.
Olympia parks director Paul Simmons receives statewide award
The Olympia City Council has signed a proclamation designating July 2023 as Parks and Recreation Month and recognized Parks, Arts, and Recreation Director Paul Simmons for receiving an award from the … more
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Olympia-based Rights of Nature Initiative (RONI) Coalition is pushing for an ordinance that recognizes the rights of the Deschutes River.
Environmental group pushing for 'Rights of Nature' law for Deschutes River
A group of environmentalists is working to enact rights of nature laws for Washington rivers across the state. Olympia-based Rights of Nature Initiative (RONI) Coalition is pushing for an … more
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What's happening next week?
The summer is getting fun. Enjoy local activities for this week, including the anticipated LoveOly Summerfest! Motoamerica Superbikes, Saturday, June 22-25 The fastest motorcycle racing in the … more
A layout plan indicating what sea level measures would be implemented on certain parts of the waterfront.
Destination Waterfront plan for sea level rise measures reviewed by citizen advisory committee
Port of Olympia’s Citizen Advisory Committee reviewed the Destination Waterfront plan with Thomas Architecture Studios, the firm overseeing the project’s development plans, during a … more
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Capital Planning Manager Tyle Zuchowski updates the LOTT Clean Water Alliance about the rehabilitation project of the county’s centrate handling facility.
LOTT looks at low-interest loan to rehabilitate sludge processing plant
LOTT may have to take out a loan to finance the restoration of a waste-handling facility. Capital Planning Manager Tyle Zuchowski updated the LOTT Clean Water Alliance about the rehabilitation … more
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