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The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) of Olympia convened last July 19 for the preliminary 2024 - 2029 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP).
Olympia’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee sets up subcommittee to review preliminary facilities plan
Olympia’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) formed a subcommittee assigned to review the preliminary 2024 - 2029 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) yesterday, July 19. “The … more
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'Badly-baked' Hawaiian-Portuguese delicacy has people lined up around the block
A new business sprouted in June in downtown Olympia. With roots in COVID boredom and Instagram notoriety, a young couple has taken their entrepreneurial adventure to traditional brick and mortar … more
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The Olympia City Council on Tuesday, July 18, recognized the Northeast Neighborhood Alliance Association (ONNA), board member Mike Dexel, shown here, and property owners Yu and Jung Kim for transforming the 'eyesore' site into an enhanced neighborhood center.
Olympia recognizes neighbors’ alliance, community members for transforming San Francisco and Bethel Streets into enhanced neighborhood center
The Olympia City Council on Tuesday recognized the Olympia Northeast Neighborhoods Alliance (ONNA), particularly its board member Mike Dexel and property owners Yu and Jung Kim, for successfully … more
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The Port of Olympia Commission discusses with HR Director Ben McDonald (first to the right) a possible salary raise for future commissioners.
Port Commission wants to know from you if future commissioners deserve increased pay
The Port of Olympia Commission wants to hear from the public whether future commissioners should get increased pay. Port Commissioners are currently paid $600 a month and get $128 for every day … more
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Congratulations to New Market High School's Class of 2023
New Market High School's Class of 2023 marched to their graduation at their campus' lecture hall Friday, July 7.  The 33 seniors listened to the speeches of Paul Polston-Barnes, Principal … more
Tumwater Fire Chief Biran Hurley (lower left) reported to the Civil Service Commission their next steps after the rejection of the RFA.
Tumwater fire chief lays out next steps post-RFA
Tumwater’s fire department will now pursue a new strategic plan after voters rejected a ballot measure that would have created a regional fire authority (RFA) with Olympia, Fire Chief Brian … more
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The city council approved the appointment of five individuals who would sit on the Salary Commission on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
Olympia appoints 5 individuals for Salary Commission; councilmember calls for commission review
Olympia City Councilmember Dani Madrone requested the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee to review the city's code on Independent Salary Commission to update the ordinance within the … 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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AG West BHHS graduates line up for a class picture.
Black Hills HS celebrates Class of 2023
A.G. West Black Hills High School celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2023 at Saint Martin's Pavilion on Saturday, June 8. with Tumwater local, Ayn Gore as the speaker. Congratulations … more
While recognizing the city's ongoing efforts to Reimagine Public Safety, Mayor Pro Tem Clark Gilman appealed for an immediate alternative approach so that no people with mental health issues die in the hands of the first responders while Olympia is developing new solutions.
Olympia promotes minority mental health awareness this month
The Olympia City Council on Tuesday signed a proclamation designating July 2023 as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Olympia joined the National Alliance on … more
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You can now watch local government meetings with TCMedia's new streaming app.
TCMedia has launched an app for mobile streaming
Thurston Community Media (TCMedia) has launched a free app for watching TCMedia content and live streaming of local government meetings, community-created videos, and shows such as Mission Nonprofit. … more
Stan Taylor lives homeless in Olympia.
Stan Taylor: His story
Stan Taylor wants to be homeless. “I had a good childhood,” began the native of Sacramento, CA.  “I had a good family; we did a lot together; I couldn’t have asked for better.” more
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The Thurston County Housing Authority is interested in purchasing the former OYO Hotel in Tumwater, above, and converting it into long-term housing for senior citizens and "neighbors with disabilities."
Plans to convert OYO Hotel into housing scrapped as new owner takes over building
Plans to convert the OYO Hotel into long-term housing for seniors and adults with disabilities have now been scrapped as the property has been acquired, Port of Olympia Acting Executive Director Rudy … more
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Director of Career & College Readiness Paula Perryman reported the success of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) to the Olympia School Board yesterday, July 14.
College Readiness Director shares industry-related successes and goals for Olympia’s Career and Technical Education
Director of Career & College Readiness Paula Perryman reported the success of Olympia School District (OSD)’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) during a regular board meeting yesterday, … 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 Olympia City Council meeting held Tuesday, July 11, 2023, OlyMAP executive director Tye Gundel presented the operations plan for Tiny Home Village on Franz Anderson Road.
Olympia enters an agreement with Olympia Mutual Aid Partners to establish and operate Tiny Home Village on Franz Anderson property
On Tuesday, the Olympia City Council approved two resolutions regarding the establishment, operation, management, and maintenance of a tiny home village project on Franz Anderson Road. Housing … more
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The general government CFP has 39 projects with a projected total cost of $76.5 million, and the transportation CFP has 26 projects with a projected total cost of $82.9 million.
Tumwater’s Transportation Director briefs Planning Commission on General Government and Transportation projects
Tumwater’s Transportation & Engineering Director Brandon Hicks introduced the Capital Facilities Plan (CFP)’s General Government and Transportation project list to the Planning … more
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The Thurston Regional Planning Council Transportation Policy Board received updates about moving the Rural Community Support Program Call for Projects schedule and the County’s latest Bicycle Map.
Thurston County presents new bicycle map, considering scheduling Call for Projects for 2024
Senior Planner Paul Brewster updated the Thurston Regional Planning Council Transportation Policy Board about the Rural Community Support Program Call for Projects schedule and the county’s … more
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Muslim community members posed with Olympia City councilmembers during the Muslim American Heritage Month proclamation on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
Olympia proclaims July 2023 Muslim Heritage Month
The Olympia City Council signed a proclamation designating July 2023 as Muslim Heritage Month. At Tuesday's city council meeting, Dr. Amna Qazi of the Islamic Center of Olympia thanked the city … more
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One of Capital High School's graduates receives her diploma.
Congratulations to Capital High School's Class of 2023
Capital High School graduates marched on Tuesday, June 13 in front of friends, family and guests at St. Martin’s University. The Cougar class was eager and excited, waiting for their time to … more
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