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Olympia School District Superintendent Patrick Murphy reported that Proposition 1, the replacement of the expiring levy for educational programs and operations, will be presented to the voters on February 13, 2024.
Olympia City Council backs school levy, state underfunding of schools criticized
Concerns about state underfunding of schools and its local impacts took center stage during the Olympia City Council meeting, where councilmembers approved a resolution of support for Proposition 1, … more
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During the public hearing of the Board of County Commissioners for the Agricultural Code amendments, Community Farm Land Trust Co-chair Marcie Cleaver (podium) thanked the commissioners for listening to farmers’ concerns regarding farmland loss.
Thurston County residents express mixed reactions on Agricultural Code update
The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing yesterday, January 16, to collect community comments on the proposed changes to the counties Agriculture Code . Community … more
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Yorkshire Apartments would create 1,153 residential units through the seven 5-story residential buildings and a mixed-use 4 story building.
Tumwater approves site plan for 1,000+ high rise apartments
Tumwater Hearing Examiner Mark Scheibmeir approved the binding site plan of Yorkshire Apartments, a 21.7-acre apartment complex to be built between Tumwater Boulevard and Israel Road. Scheibmeir … more
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Lacey City Council recognized the Bookmark Design contest winners for the Lacey Loves to Read Program on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
Lacey Loves to Read Program enters 21st year
Lacey Loves to Read Program is celebrating its 21st year in February, continuing its mission to engage the community in reading award-winning children's and young adult books. At the city … more
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The Squaxin Island Tribe's flag flies on the left pole, the U.S. and Washington flags on the center pole and the City of Olympia flag flies on the right pole following a ceremony on Oct. 7, 2021 at Olympia City Hall.
Olympia Hearing Examiner recommends Evergreen Park development for mixed-use
Olympia's Hearing Examiner Mark Scheibmeir has recommended approving an amendment to the Evergreen Park Planned Unit Development (PUD) that would enable mixed-use commercial and multifamily … more
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Icy patches of roadway will greet drivers turning off of arterial streets in Tumwater, Lacey and Olympia tonight.
Freezing rain expected tonight, slippery roads predicted
Drivers are urged to use caution and drive slowly during the freezing rain that is predicted for tonight. According to a Winter Weather Advisory by the National Weather Service, the storm is … more
The Olympia School District (OSD) Board released Frequently Asked Questions related to school closures, which the Superintendent shared last January 11, 2024.
School budget challenges 'not unique to Olympia' as Seattle, Bellevue, Hoquiam and Bainbridge Island also closing schools
Olympia School District (OSD) Superintendent Patrick Murphy addressed the public’s budget concerns during a regular board meeting last Thursday, January 11. more
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Littlerock Elementary School will be closed for at least Tuesday and Wednesday, January 16-17, 2024, as Tumwater School District works to remediate flood damage in the building.
'Catastrophic' water leak at Littlerock Elementary School
The frigid temperatures experienced over the past several days have led to numerous cases of frozen water pipes, affecting businesses, homes, and buildings, including at Littlerock Elementary … more
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Olympia Strategic Communications Director Kellie Braseth announced the launch of Oly TV3, a city-run broadcast channel, at a city council on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
Cities launching their own TV channels
Olympia launched its cable-access television channel, Oly TV3, following the city's conclusion of its partnership with Thurston Community Media (TC Media). At Tuesday's city council meeting, … more
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Lacey City Engineer Aubrey Collier said new developments helped increase the pavement condition scores of the street network.
Lacey streets are in good condition, but upkeep costs rising, says manager
In 2023, 96.4%, or over 90%, of Lacey's streets were in “good” or “very good” condition, City Civil Engineer Aubrey Collier reported at the council work session on Tuesday. … more
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This is the Washington State Legislative Building, as seen from Capitol Lake, photographed on May 5, 2017
The new Washington state laws taking effect in January 2024
Restrictions on testing workers for marijuana use, a waiting period for firearm purchases, stronger voting rights for Washington residents and harsher penalties for street racing are among the new … more
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Sean said he thinks the area’s recent cold temperature would have killed him had he been out all night.
Spending the night in the frigid cold 
“I wanna climb into a microwave and turn it on high,” said Chris early last Saturday morning, as he stood shivering in front of SK Market on Washington Street NE in Downtown … more
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The Capitol Campus fountain, the water frozen in place, with a view of the capital building.
Record-breaking freezing temperatures over weekend
Over the weekend, record-breaking freezing temperatures came to Thurston County and the rest of Western Washington. Temperatures dropped to 11 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday and a low of seventeen … more
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Shown in the foreground, Port of Olympia Commissioner Bob Iyall, Nisqually Indian Tribe Chairman Willie Frank III and Port of Olympia's Director of Environmental & Planning Programs Shawn Gilbertson are shown at the January 8, 2024 event kicking off an eight-week underwater research project to evaluate sediment conditions in the East Bay of Budd Inlet.
Port of Olympia begins sampling activities to diagnose condition of Budd Inlet
The Port of Olympia deployed a research vessel on Monday, January 8, to help the Port collect sediment samples from Budd Inlet. The collected samples will be analyzed to help the Port identify … more
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District Court Executive Officer Frankie Peters (lower right) briefs the Tumwater Public Health and Safety Committee on the services of district court.
Thurston County District Court discontinues probation services
Thurston County District Court has discontinued its probation services, District Court Executive Officer Frankie Peters told a Tumwater committee on Tuesday, January 9. Peters attended this … more
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At the Olympia City Council meeting held Tuesday, January 9, 2024, Bishop Charlotte Beeler-Petty of Risen Faith Fellowship accepted the Dr. Martin King Jr. Day on behalf of the community.
County, Olympia set Monday as Martin Luther King Day
Thurston County and Olympia made separate proclamations celebrating Monday, January 15 as Martin Luther King Day in commemorating the slain civil rights activist pivotal in racial reforms in the … more
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With nowhere to go on Friday, September 15, 2023, five homeless individuals sat at the west end of the 7th Avenue Tunnel that cuts through downtown Olympia, shielded from the sun by a patio umbrella.
Thurston County to conduct annual homeless count
Thurston County’s Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) will hold its annual Point in Time Count (PIT) Annual Homeless Census from starting Thursday, January 25. This census will gather … more
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Tumwater staff Erika Smith-Erickson (lower right) briefs the city council on four amendments to the city’s development code.
Tumwater City Council reviews amendments to development code
Tumwater City Council reviewed four amendments to its development code during a work session on Tuesday, January 9. The proposed changes are part of the city’s annual housekeeping amendments, … more
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Pleasant Glade Elementary School’s fourth and fifth grade Leadership Club students presented to the North Thurston School Board about their activities at the January 9, 2024 meeting. Shown at left is Principal Jessica Flanick, 5th Grade Teacher Nicki Goodwin and students (not in order) Sydney Goodrich, Simon Han, Miles McKinney, Crew Stephens, Xavier Robinson, Jordan Huffman and Evelyn Heron.
North Thurston Public Schools to expand preschool program after positive results
North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) Director of Early Learning Dr. Dianne Heckman reported expanding the district’s early learning program after results showed improved performance in pupils. … more
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Tumwater uses a “smart cover” system to monitor the level of wastewater in the sewers.
Tumwater's smart cover technology helps avoid sewer overflow
Tumwater’s sewer monitoring system prevented an overflow in Tumwater’s sewers days before Christmas, data from the city’s water resources department shows. The city employs a … more
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