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A rendering of Intercity Transit’s base at Pattison Street in Olympia.

Intercity Transit awards $4.6 million contract for hydrogen fueling station at Pattison Street base

Intercity Transit awarded a $4.6 million contract for the installation of a hydrogen fueling station at its Pattison Street base in ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 6/24/25 | 3 comments

Kellie Braseth is retiring from her role as Olympia's Strategic Communications Director. City Manager Jay Burney made the announcement at a city council meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Kellie Braseth to retire after a decade of service to Olympia

After 10 years of serving the city and community, Kellie Braseth is retiring from her role as Olympia's Strategic Communications ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 6/24/25 | 2 comments

Median home price, sales climbed last month in Thurston County

The spring home buying season heated up in May with more than 300 residential properties exchanging hands in Thurston County despite inventory levels ... more

By Wyatt Haupt Jr. | 6/24/25 | 1 comment

Olympia School District announces summer lunch program

Youths ages 18 years and younger are eligible to receive free summer lunches from the Olympia School District from Monday, June 23, to Friday ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 6/24/25 | 1 comment

The Olympia Arts & Heritage Alliance Museum is located at 203 Columbia St. NW.

Olympia Arts & Heritage Alliance Museum to open this weekend

The Olympia Arts & Heritage Alliance Museum will host a grand opening on Saturday, June 28, from 11 a.m. to ... more

By Maven Navarro | 6/24/25

Free meals available at five locations for youths in North Thurston Public Schools

Youths ages 18 and under can get free summer meals at five different locations within North Thurston Public Schools. The meals are either ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 6/24/25 | 2 comments

An alleged drunken driver destroyed a vehicle when it collided with a power pole in a high-speed crash on Monday, June 23, 2025.

High-speed crash destroys vehicle and power pole on Maytown Road in Thurston County

A motorist destroyed a vehicle when it collided with a power pole in a high-speed crash on Maytown Road in Thurston County on Monday ... more

By Wyatt Haupt Jr. | 6/23/25 | 1 comment

A slide from the SCJ Alliance’s presentation to the Intercity Transit Authority on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, showed a 20-year outlook for the future conditions of the intersection at Martin Way, Meridian Road and Duterrow Road in Lacey.

Consulting firm recommends original plan for roundabout on Martin Way

A study by SCJ Alliance recommends Intercity Transit proceed with the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Martin Way, Meridian Road and ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 6/23/25 | 5 comments

Olympia City Council to review housing displacement risk findings

The City of Olympia's Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) team will present an update on housing policies, including new state-mandated ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 6/23/25

Shelby Parker appointed as interim chief of Olympia Police Department

Olympia City Manager Jay Burney has appointed Deputy Police Chief Shelby Parker to serve as interim chief of the Olympia Police Department ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 6/23/25 | 2 comments

Marriage license fee to increase in Thurston County

It is going to cost more money to get hitched in Thurston County. Marriage licenses will increase by $100 on Sunday ... more

By Maven Navarro | 6/23/25 | 3 comments

Dozens of people gathered to celebrate Juneteenth at Rebecca Howard Park in Olympia on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Juneteenth celebrated at Rebecca Howard Park in Olympia

A crowd of approximately 100 people celebrated Juneteenth at Rebecca Howard Park in Olympia with a number of performances, food and shopping amid a ... more

By Maven Navarro | 6/21/25 | 4 comments

The Olympia Finance Committee endorsed the full funding of the Yelm Highway Community Park and Armory projects at a meeting on Monday, June 16, 2025.

Funding for Yelm Highway park and Armory projects recommended by Olympia committee

Olympia's Finance Committee unanimously approved moving forward with two major community projects — the Yelm Highway Community Park Phase 1 construction and ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 6/20/25 | 5 comments

Tumwater City Council member Kelly Von Holtz, top left, read the content of an ordinance that reaffirmed the city’s commitment to protecting civil rights at a meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Tumwater City Council revisits ordinance that reaffirms city’s commitment to civil rights

After proclaiming Thursday, June 19, as Juneteenth, the Tumwater City Council revisited an ordinance that reaffirmed the city’s commitment to civil ... more

By Jerome Tuaño | 6/20/25 | 9 comments

The Olympia City Council and staff posed with Olympia Police Department Chief Rich Allen, who retired from public service on Monday, June 16, 2025. The council members praised Allen's leadership at a city council meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Olympia Police Department Chief Rich Allen retires after 40 years of public service

After 40 years of public service, Olympia Police Department Chief Rich Allen retired on Monday, June 16. Assistant City Manager Debbie Sullivan announced Allen's retirement ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 6/20/25

Thurston County Auditor’s Office wins national awards for public service programs

The Thurston County Auditor’s Office won five awards for its public service programs from the National Association of ... more

By Maven Navarro | 6/20/25

At a meeting on Thursday, June 12, 2025, Executive Director Kate Davis presented the budget report to the Olympia School District Board of Directors.

Olympia School District projects roughly $6.6 million ending balance for 2025-26 budget

During the first reading of the Olympia School District (OSD) budget, a $6,586,473 ending fund balance was projected for the 2025-26 school ... more

By P. Jade Asumbrado | 6/20/25

Michael Githens, Olympia's new finance director, as seen at a city council meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Michael Githens appointed as new finance director of Olympia

Olympia City Manager Jay Burney announced Michael Githens appointment as the new finance director at a city council meeting on ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 6/20/25

The Olympia City Council approved a funding strategy and $20.5 million bond sale for the expansion of the Hands On Children's Museum at its meeting, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

$20.5M bond sale approved to support Children's Museum expansion in Olympia

The Olympia City Council has approved a $20.5 million bond sale to support the expansion of the Hands On Children's Museum, a project that will increase the facility's ... more

By Lorilyn Lirio | 6/19/25 | 5 comments

The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners and Thurston County Sheriff’s Office honored Undersheriff Dave Pearsall, center, who is retiring after 40 years of service in county law enforcement. He was honored at a meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Thurston County Undersheriff Dave Pearsall retires after decades in law enforcement

In serving Thurston County for decades, Undersheriff Dave Pearsall became the backbone of the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO). On Tuesday, June 17, the Thurston County Board … more

By Kameko Marquez | 6/19/25 | 1 comment