A woman was arrested on May 12 after reportedly attempting to cash a fraudulent check at a local bank, according to Olympia Police Department (OPD). The incident occurred around 4:54 p.m. at …
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Intercity Transit approved a new contract with the union that represents its bus drivers on Wednesday, May 21.
The transit agency and Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1765, which ...
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By Jerome Tuaño
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5/22/25
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The Olympia City Council approved the first reading of a planned action ordinance to reshape the Capital Mall Triangle area into a complete urban neighborhood ...
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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5/22/25
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An employee at a Chevron gas station on Pacific Avenue SE in Olympia was arrested on May 11, following allegations of inappropriate conduct involving ...
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The annual Olympia Zine Fest 2025 returns on May 30-31 to showcase zines, or handmade self-published works with niche content.
According to the event's website, zines are …
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Get in touch with cultural diversity by joining ASHHO’s Cultural Night or the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration.
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P. Jade Asumbrado
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5/22/25
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The Port of Olympia Commission discussed the next steps for the proposed Waterfront Center now that the port has decided to relocate its administrative offices to a ...
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The Olympia City Council approved a new permit fee grant program to reduce development costs for affordable housing ...
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Olympia's Finance Committee approved a $20 million bond sale to support the Hands On Children's Museum's expansion plan. The plan aims to address ...
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The 14th Amendment’s debated provision, “subject to the jurisdiction thereof," which became the basis of who gets U.S. citizenship at birth, was dissected in an ...
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Olympia's Land Use and Environment Committee will review potential tenant screening policy options at its meeting on Thursday, May 22, as part of ongoing efforts to ...
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Local residents have less than two weeks to sign up for a program to receive free or discounted heat pumps or heat pump water heaters.
The deadline to join the Energize Thurston program is …
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By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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5/19/25
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The Shoestring Circus will visit Olympia for "The Museum" — a playful, high-flying tribute to art in motion. The show will be held under the big top tent next to the Swantown Marina ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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5/19/25
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The Olympia City Council will consider whether to establish a $500,000 grant program to help offset permitting fees for affordable housing developers ...
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Olympia is seeking community members to join its Community Policing Board, a citizen advisory committee that will collaborate with the Civilian Police Auditor ...
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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5/16/25
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Capital City Pride is holding a Pride Festival on June 27-29 at different areas around Olympia, Outreach Communications Coordinator Pog O’Donoghue ...
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The Port of Olympia Commission authorized the sale of two parcels of land to the City of Olympia for the expansion of the Hands On Children's Museum on ...
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The City of Olympia has requested proposals from qualified consultants to help develop a data-driven strategy that will guide when and how the city and its regional partners ...
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Olympia is offering free waste assessment to help businesses comply with the state of Washington's phased-in organics management ...
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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5/15/25
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Tours of historic downtown Olympia are being offered at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, the City of Olympia said in an announcement.
The tours are in honor of Historic …
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