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Olympia City Council to address agreement for Encampment Resolution Program

The Olympia City Council is set to vote on a resolution authorizing an interagency agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 10/6/25 | 1 comment

A bust of George Washington was toppled by an intruder in the Legislative Building on the Capitol Campus in Olympia on Sunday night, Oct. 5, 2025.

Intruder breaks into Legislative Building on Capitol Campus, damages artifacts and facility

An intruder broke into the Legislative Building on the Washington State Capitol Campus in Olympia and caused damage to a number of areas on ... more

By Wyatt Haupt Jr. | 10/6/25 | 8 comments

City of Lacey residents are invited to The Haunted Night Market at Lacey Depot Park on Oct. 17 and Oct. 31, 2025.

Lacey Night Market to host Halloween-themed events

The City of Lacey will close out its 2025 Night Market season with Halloween-themed events at Lacey Depot ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 10/6/25

The Woodland Creek Bridge replacement in Lacey uses prefabricated decking and protective fencing to restore the connector through Woodland Creek Community Park.

New Woodland Creek Bridge nearly ready in Lacey

The City of Lacey’s Woodland Creek Bridge replacement project has reached its final construction phase and will soon reopen as a ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 10/3/25

Tumwater committee endorses additional spending to connect ERP system with the cloud

The City of Tumwater plans to spend an additional $150,000 annually to connect its enterprise resource planning platform (ERP) to the ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/3/25

Olympia City Councilwoman Dani Madrone talked about the LOTT Clean Water Alliance’s Class A+ Reclaimed Water Demonstration Project at a city council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025.

Olympia partners with LOTT for regional reclaimed water pilot project

The Olympia City Council has approved entering into an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with LOTT Clean Water Alliance to support a groundbreaking ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 10/3/25 | 2 comments

Intercity Transit Marketing and Communications Officer Nick Demerice spoke about the Walk N Roll program at an Olympia City Council’s meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025.

Olympia City Council proclaims October as 'Walk to School Month'

The Olympia City Council signed a proclamation designating October 2025 as "Walk to School Month," joining a regional Walk N Roll initiative that ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 10/3/25 | 5 comments

Planning commission to hold public hearing on 2025 Comprehensive Plan updates for Lacey

Residents are invited to attend the City of Lacey Planning Commission’s public hearing on Oct. 8 to review proposed updates to the city’s 2025 ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 10/3/25

The Thurston County Atrium was cited by Thurston County Board of County Commissioners as an example of the county’s reliance on rented space that the $34.9 million Plum Street purchase aims to replace.

County commissioners commit to $34.9M property purchase

Thurston County has officially committed to buying a $34.9 million downtown Olympia property after the Thurston County Board of County ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 10/2/25 | 8 comments

As chair of the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee, Mayor Pro Tem Yen Huynh endorsed appointing seven members to Olympia’s Community Policing Board at a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025.

Olympia City Council appoints first members to Community Policing Board

The Olympia City Council unanimously approved appointments to the newly established Community Policing Board, which will review police policy ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 10/2/25 | 3 comments

Olympia ‘Diaper Guy’ named in $940K rent aid fraud investigation

Newly uncovered audit findings allege a South Sound property manager fraudulently obtained nearly $1 million in pandemic rent assistance money ... more

By Brandon Block | Cascade PBS | 10/2/25 | 3 comments

A map of the proposed Local Actions Non-Dam (LAND) Alternative levee system, including groupings near Centralia and Chehalis, was presented to Thurston County Board of County Commissioners at a work session on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025.

Thurston County joins Chehalis Basin long-term strategy dialogue

A study of the Chehalis Basin’s future is underway, with Thurston County reengaging as a voice in policy and public ... more

By Kameko Marquez | 10/2/25

Lacey man charged with possession of stolen vehicle

A Lacey man has been charged with one count of possession of a stolen vehicle following an incident ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 10/2/25

The Olympia City Council discussed the 2026 fiscal year operating budget at a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025.

Olympia City Council backs increasing business and occupation tax to help address $6.5M budget gap

To address a projected $6.5 million operating budget shortfall for 2026, the Olympia City Council is backing a scenario in which it relies ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 10/1/25 | 16 comments

Man arrested after allegedly attempting to strangle date

A man was arrested after authorities responded to an assault involving two people, who had arranged to meet through an online dating ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 10/1/25 | 5 comments

This map shows the work area near the intersection of Fones Road SE and Pacific Avenue SE in Olympia.

Nighttime flashing signals at Pacific Avenue and Fones Road

Traffic signals at the intersection of Pacific Avenue SE and Fones Road SE are going into flashing status while crews work in and around the area during ... more

By Wyatt Haupt Jr. | 10/1/25

A map shows the location of a proposed 24-unit residential development near the southeast end of Tumwater Boulevard in Tumwater.

Concerns raised about proposed 24-unit residential development in Tumwater

A proposed 24-unit residential development in the southeast end of Tumwater Boulevard in Tuwmater was the subject of public hearing on ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/1/25 | 6 comments

Security guard charged for alleged burglary, theft at Capital Mall

A security guard has been charged in connection with an alleged burglary at a retail store inside of ... more

By Darlanne Cruz | 10/1/25 | 1 comment

Tumwater to offer free and safe way to dispose of medicine, electronics and documents

The City of Tumwater is offering a free and safe way to dispose of old electronics, unused medications and sensitive documents at its 'Clean-Up, Drop-Off' event ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 10/1/25 | 2 comments

The intersection of 4th Avenue and Washington Street in downtown Olympia, as seen on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 30, 2025.

City of Olympia to mark 'Week Without Driving' with 4th Avenue walk audit

A community-led walk audit in downtown Olympia is set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 4, as part of the annual "Week Without Driving" campaign ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 9/30/25 | 15 comments