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Olympia City Hall is located at 601 4th Ave. E in downtown Olympia.
Committee backs dozens of proposed amendments to Olympia Municipal Code
Dozens of amendments to the Olympia Municipal Code have been recommended by a committee in order to clarify development regulations ... more
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The Olympia School District Board of Directors proclaimed June as Pride Month at a meeting on May 28, 2026. 
Olympia School District proclaims June as Pride Month 
The Olympia School District Board of Directors proclaimed June as Pride Month to declare support for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender ... more
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A side of the Lacey Museum features a colorful "Greetings from Lacey Washington" window display.  
Lacey Museum and Cultural Center invites public to grand opening at new location 
Lacey has a new place to tell its story. The City of Lacey is now calling the public to be part of the milestone, as the Lacey Museum ... more
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Transgender and Pride flag markings at Columbia Street and Legion Way in downtown Olympia, as seen on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Planned intersection closure at 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Olympia
The intersection of 5th Avenue and Washington Street will be closed to thru traffic in order for Transgender flag markings to be installed on ... more
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JOLT columnist Ira Wesley Kitmacher's "Olympia History and Haunted Walking Tours" begin on Friday, June 5, 2026.
'Olympia History and Haunted Walking Tours' start on June 5
The JOLT's own Ira Wesley Kitmacher, who writes our popular monthly "History's Hidden Mysteries" column (as well as many published ... more
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A 2024 citywide sidewalk inventory identified nearly 28,000 defects across 226 miles of sidewalks. During a Land Use & Environment Committee meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2026, city staff estimated that addressing all identified sidewalk repair needs would take roughly 250 years at current funding levels.
Olympia committee weighs shared responsibility for sidewalk repairs
Members of the Olympia Land Use & Environment Committee expressed tentative support for a proposal for a shared responsibility ... more
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Lacey City Council members and city officials discuss solid waste franchise options at a work session on May 26, 2026. 
Lacey City Council eyes exit from state regulated garbage collection 
The Lacey City Council is exploring a potential exit from state regulated solid waste ... more
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The Thurston County Auditor's Office is located at 3000 Pacific Ave. SE in Olympia. 
Thurston County passport office aces federal audit amid rising demand 
The Thurston County Auditor's Passport Office cleared a U.S. Department of State compliance inspection without a single ... more
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Mark Brown (SPSCC Board of Trustees), left, Harriette Bryant, Dr. Timothy Stokes (SPSCC President), Dr. Dave Pelkey (SPSCC Vice President for Student Services), Doug Mah (SPSCC Board of Trustees) and Wendy Bohlke.
SPSCC receives award for equitable education 
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) received the ACT Impact & Success Award, which recognizes commitment to ... more
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Food inspection results in Thurston County – June 1, 2026
Restaurant inspection reports focus on two types of violations: red and ... more
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An aerial view of a packed outdoor event in Lacey, as seen in this undated photo.
City of Lacey gets approval for outdoor alcohol zones ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup 
Bars, restaurants and other liquor license holders in Lacey are getting more drinking room during the 2026 FIFA World ... more
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Home, condo median prices rise in Thurston County
The first full month of spring was a busy one for the residential market, as sales and prices climbed amid a big leap in active listings in Thurston ... more
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The Sandman tugboat, also known as Sand Man, as seen at Swantown Marina & Boatworks in Olympia on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Olympia Heritage Commission discusses status of Sandman tugboat
Preserving the Sandman tugboat could involve using the wheelhouse as an interactive display, creating a 3D rendering and ... more
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A public restroom located on 4th Avenue East between Adam and Jefferson Street Southeast in downtown Olympia has been closed for over a year. The public restroom, as seen on Dec. 25, 2025.
The tale of the toilet
Sometime between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day of 2025, a homeless man identifying himself as Henry pitched a small tent next to ... more
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Utility work on Black Lake Boulevard in Olympia to start on June 1
A Puget Sound Energy utility project is going to impact traffic along Black Lake Boulevard in the City of Olympia for a large chunk of ... more
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A graphic from the City of Lacey's 2026 Water Quality Report shows how the city's water was distributed in 2025. 
Water Quality Report highlights clean drinking water, improved leak rates in Lacey
The City of Lacey's drinking water passed all federal and state safety standards in 2025, while water loss dropped by 137 million ... more
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The Thurston Regional Housing Council approved a $300,000 Opportunity Fund award to the Housing Authority of Thurston County to acquire a fourplex at 1103 Creekwood Court SE in Olympia. The council made the decision at a meeting on Wednesday, May 28, 2026.
Thurston Regional Housing Council approves $300K in funding for affordable housing
The Thurston Regional Housing Council (RHC) approved a $300,000 Opportunity Fund award to help a public agency acquire and preserve existing ... more
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The entrance to the Intercity Transit Customer Service office in downtown Olympia, as seen earlier this year.
Intercity Transit awards surplus vans to four local organizations 
Intercity Transit awarded four retired vanpool vans to community organizations, as part of its annual van grant program ... more
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"Pride Storytelling Project," Window Seat Media's current oral history initiative, was among the work that earned the Olympia nonprofit the 2026 Ken Balsley Lacey Historian of the Year Award. 
Window Seat Media named 2026 Ken Balsley Lacey Historian of the Year 
The Ken Balsley Lacey Historian of the Year Award has a new ... more
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Olympia Regional airport runway located in a middle of a large wide open grass area.
Port steps back from Olympia Regional Airport’s updated master plan process
The Port of Olympia has decided not to continue the process for adopting the Olympia Regional Airport’s updated master plan ... more
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