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Olympia Regional Learning Academy's Class of 2024
This year's Olympia Regional Learning Academy (ORLA) graduating class received their diplomas at an elegant and joyous celebration on June 12 at the Indian Summer Golf & Country Club. … more
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New Market High School 2024 graduates
New Market High School Class of 2024 graduated at a ceremony on June 5, 2024, held at the New Market Skills Center Lecture Hall. Following the procession of the graduates, New Market’s … more
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Fire destroys former South Pacific Restaurant in Tumwater
Tumwater and several other fire departments responded to a fire yesterday that destroyed the building that formerly housed the South Pacific Restaurant. Tumwater Fire Chief Brian Hurley told The … more
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Facilities Maintenance Director Jonathon Yee (bottom left) of Intercity Transit briefed the agency’s board of directors about a warehouse lease.
Intercity Transit moves headquarters renovation to next stage, reviews budget changes 
Intercity Transit is in the process of rent ing a warehouse to support the renovation of its headquarters on Pattison Street in Olympia.   IT’s board of directors authorized General … more
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On Thursday, June 20, 2024, the Olympia School District held the first reading of the next school year’s budget.
Olympia School District holds first reading for 2024-25 budget 
Olympia School District Executive Director of Finance Kate Davis presented the district’s 2024-25 budget, showing the $9,590,715 beginning balance and $7,877,65 ending fund balance.  … more
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Graduates celebrate, Tumwater High School, 2024
Tumwater High School 2024 graduates
Tumwater High School Class of 2024 graduated at a ceremony on June 6, 2024, held at the Tumwater School District Stadium. Following the procession of the graduates, Tumwater High School Principal … more
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Olympia School Board Director Darcy Huffman presents 2024 Avanti High School graduate Alice Owen with her diploma.
Avanti High School's Class of 2024
Avanti High School held its graduation on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 12 to 3 p.m. Avanti High School graduation is like no other. It is a true reflection of the creativity, passion and love … more
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Olympia's CDBG Program Manager Anastasia Everett presents a $40.9 million affordable housing proposal for the Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) grant program at the city council meeting on June 18, 2024.
Resident-owned manufactured home community would replace The Jungle
Olympia announced plans to apply for a $40.9 million federal grant to help create a new affordable housing community in the area commonly called “The Jungle.” On Tuesday, June 18, … more
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Photo of the Davis-Meeker oak
Tumwater’s arborist contradicted himself on Davis-Meeker Oak
A group advocating for the protection of the Davis-Meeker Gary Oak tree released a statement alleging that an early email from Tumwater’s arborist, Kevin McFarland of South Urban Forestry, … more
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Design process for Tumwater Community Center to start soon
Tumwater is set to hire Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture next month to begin designing a community center. The Tumwater General Government Committee endorsed BRS Architecture’s contract … more
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Olympia begins two-phased approach to harmonizing housing ordinances
Olympia has started working to update its zoning code and housing ordinances to comply with new state laws regarding middle housing. At Thursday's Land Use and Environment Committee meeting, … more
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Enterprise for Equity hosts Dreams in Action event
At a time when many people worry about the economy and many more struggle to make ends meet during this period of high inflation, Olympia’s Enterprise for Equity (E4E) was able to celebrate the … more
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The 3000 Pacific Ave. SE building in Olympia houses the offices of the County Auditor, Community Planning and Economic Development, Board of County Commissioners, Information Technology, Board of Equalization, Human Resources, Geodata, Central Services Administration and Treasurer.
Thurston County “respectfully disagrees” with state auditor’s opinions
Thurston County disagreed with the State Auditor’s Office (SAO) findings regarding its alleged noncompliance with state laws after a million-dollar administrative headquarters build-out and … more
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Operations Manager Jeremy Davis briefed the Board of County Commissioners Tuesday, June 18, about a resolution reorganizing the storm and surface water advisory board into the water resources advisory board.
Thurston County streamlines water resources advisory board
The Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution forming the water resources advisory board, which will replace the existing storm and surface water advisory board. The county … more
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Lacey is inviting local non-profit organizations to apply for an opportunity to use the Washington Center for the Performing Arts
Lacey offers free use of Washington Center for one nonprofit
Lacey is inviting local non-profit organizations to apply to use the Washington Center for the Performing Arts for one day in 2025 without paying the facility rental fee. Non-profits interested … more
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Giving high-fives to people in the audience in the foreground is graduate Matthew Graffagnino.
Congratulations, Transition Academy and Project Search Graduates, 2024
Olympia School District’s Transition Academy and Project Search held their graduation ceremony on Friday, June 7, 2024, at the Capital High School Performing Arts Center. Smiles, laughs, happy … more
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Elizabeth Walker, South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity chief executive officer, claims that Olympia's codes and permitting requirements pose barriers to developing new affordable housing in the city.
Affordable housing providers call for code changes in Olympia to address development challenges
Representatives from local nonprofits South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity and Homes First brought concerns over barriers they face when developing new affordable housing in Olympia, claiming that … more
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Tumwater General Government Committee met last Wednesday, June 12, to discuss granting tax exemption to the Rookery Apartments, a housing project by developers Tyler and Teresa Bradley (bottom left and right).
Multifamily tax exemption program at heart of debate over proposed apartments in Tumwater
A proposed housing development in Tumwater renewed negative commentaries regarding the state’s multifamily tax exemption program. The proposed housing development will be the Rookery … more
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"This is a really good opportunity to provide the more significant activities of the budget as we go forward, both for the city council and the public," Lacey's Finance Director Troy Woo said during the Lacey City Council meeting on June 18.
Lacey reviews 2025 Budget Calendar, highlights need for public engagement
Lacey's Finance Director, Troy Woo, has outlined the city's budget calendar for 2025, emphasizing significant activities, economic outlooks, and the critical role of public engagement. The … more
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Olympia Downtown Alliance Director Todd Cutts presents a survey reflecting that approximately 84% of stakeholder respondents believed that guides are positive factors for safety downtown.
Olympia Finance Committee approves interim funding to maintain downtown programs
The Olympia Finance Committee recommended the approval of $285,000 in funding for the continuation of four Olympia downtown programs, including the Guide Program which functions similarly to the … more
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