Olympia is planning a major reconstruction project on Martin Way to address the corridor's pressing needs, Public Works Department senior planner Michelle Swanson reported. At Wednesday's … more

The Board of County Commissioners awarded Aberdeen-based Quigg Bros Inc. a contract to replace a culvert along Green Cove Creek at Country Club Road. The contract, for $6,837,096, was approved … more

Tumwater City Council authorized Mayor Debbie Sullivan to sign the contracts of two design firms to work on separate roundabouts on Linwood Avenue and Tumwater Boulevard on Tuesday, July 16. The … more

Olympia City planner Casey Schaufler unveiled a new housing element for the city's comprehensive plan update, which tackles affordability issues and historical racial disparities in housing. At Monday's Olympia Planning Commission meeting, Schaufler outlined strategies to implement House Bill 1220, requiring cities to plan and accommodate housing for all economic segments. more

Tumwater City Council authorized Mayor Debbie Sullivan to sign two contracts amounting to around $3.4 million to construct various pedestrian improvements on two stretches of road. The contracts … more

Olympia City Council voted on Tuesday, July 16, to allocate $285,000 in one-time funding to the Olympia Downtown Alliance (ODA) to support the continuation of Olympia downtown programs through the … more

Starting July 13 and lasting through September 30, Thurston County has enforced a seasonal fire safety burn ban . To help residents manage yard waste without burning, here are some of the … more

Tumwater City Council authorized Mayor Debbie Sullivan on Tuesday, July 16 to accept $5  million from the state for the continuation of the Deschutes Valley Trail Connection project.   … more

Olympia’s Hands-on Children’s Museum (HOCM) announced a $35 million expansion plan that would nearly double the museum's space to accommodate its rapidly growing visitor base.   … more

The North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) Director District 3 position is now open following the resignation of NTPS Board Vice President Dr. Jennifer Thomas , effective July 31, 2024.   … more

For the sixth year in a row, the 2024 Summer Outreach Event brought together more than 60 agencies representing behavioral health, primary care and family support agencies to housing programs, … more

If you have purchased a home recently in Thurston County, you probably know the median housing price is about $525,000. If you recently purchased an affordable home, you probably bought one somewhere … more

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning for dry thunderstorms and high winds, creating the chance for fires to spread out of control. Thurston County is already under a … more

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has announced a Voluntary All-Source Request for Proposals (RFP) for energy from renewa ble and non-emitting resources.   This RFP comes in connection to the PSE … more

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) has announced road closures and traffic advisor ies for th is week’s Capital Lakefair .   The fair kicks off this … more

Last year, FC Olympia women’s team ended their maiden season in a 1-0 semifinal defeat against California Storm at Davis Legacy Field in San Francisco. This season, they returned to the same … more

The Tumwater Fire Department is recommending to its city council the development of a third fire station for the city.    The department’s recommendation resulted from an … more

The Olympia School District (OSD) adopted Resolution No. 657 , containing the budget for the school year 2024-2025, during its second reading last week, July 11. Executive Director of Business … more

Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) members backed keeping safety as a key focus in the Congestion Management Process (CMP), supporting the Transportation Policy Board's stance against removing … more

OLYMPIA – The Thurston County Fire Marshal, in consultation with the Thurston County Director of Emergency Services, Department of Natural Resources, and the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency … more