Thursday, October 1, 2026
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The smell of raw sewage rising from the septic tank overflow next to his house has been disturbing Cory Zachariasen for 15 months.
Zachariasen has lived at Wildwood Mobile Home Park in Lacey for …
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There are still no new membership applications for the under-filled Port of Olympia Citizens Advisory Committee (POCAC).
There are currently only four members on the committee after the terms of …
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of the initial seven community members to the Thurston County Council on Racial Equity and Inclusion …
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8/17/22
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Tumwater Fire Chief Brian Hurley said that creating a Regional Fire Department (RFA) is the best way to address challenges faced by Olympia and Tumwater fire departments.
The RFA planning …
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The National Weather Service in Seattle has upgraded alert levels to Red Flag in Thurston County.
“Please be advised that NWS Seattle has rescinded the previously issued Fire Weather Watch …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr
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8/16/22
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The Olympia City Council on Tuesday approved the amendments to the city ordinance code on rental housing, including limits to move-in fees, rent increase notification, and pet damage deposit.
The …
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Olympia is focusing on low-barrier housing development to address the affordable housing crisis and homelessness crisis, the city’s Housing Programs manager Darian Lightfoot said at the Land …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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8/15/22
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Both city councils received briefings on Tuesday; reactions slightly differed
Tumwater and Olympia city council members received separate briefings on Tuesday about the proposed Regional Fire …
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The Port of Olympia Commission sent a letter to its staff last week, responding to calls by port employees for Executive Director Sam Gibboney’s resignation.
Signed by Commission Chair Bob …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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8/12/22
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Lacey City Council met yesterday, August 11, to discuss its priority items on the work plan for the next two years.
Assistant City Manager Shannon Kelley-Fong said the process started with …
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The Olympia School District (OSD) board examined the drafted policies regarding Freedom of Expression among student publications during their hybrid regular board meeting on August 11.
“The …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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8/12/22
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Through Olympia’s Firearm Destruction Program, Olympia Police Chief Rich Allen said the city assists people to dispose of weapons they no longer want.
Allen was at the Olympia City Council …
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About 1700 opioid-related deaths were recorded in Washington State last year, according to Olympia Mayor Cheryl Selby, who signed a proclamation designating Wednesday, August 31, 2022 as Overdose …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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8/11/22
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“We are extremely excited to go solar at Quixote Village. This will not only reduce our carbon footprint, but the cost savings will let us focus more on providing services to our …
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The Tumwater Planning Commission went through proposed revisions to Ordinance No. O2022-013, which is intended to make minor corrections to the city’s development regulations.
During its …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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8/10/22
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Prescribed burning in Tumwater will soon be permissible after the city's public health and safety committee agreed on August 9 to recommend an ordinance amending the city’s municipal …
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The country’s first national heritage area focused on maritime history is set to open by 2023, according to maritime historian Chuck Fowler from the South Sound Maritime Heritage Association …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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8/9/22
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The Tumwater Tree Board met yesterday, August 8, to consider nominating a century-old walnut tree growing in the city for designation as a Heritage Tree.
The board discussed a nomination …
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Olympia’s Water Resources Director Eric Christensen said it would cost up to $350 million to adapt long-term strategies against flooding in downtown Olympia.
Christensen was at the Sea Level …
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Having recently completed its ten-year study on reclaimed the safety of reclaimed water, the LOTT Clean Water Alliance is hosting two kinds of events to involve the public. These include:
A …
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