Current weather conditions: Clear, 55 degrees Fahrenheit
Olympia, WA
Clear, 55° F Get the full forecast
JOLT The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater logo
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Olympia
Sort by: Featured Most recent
3124 results total, viewing 2521 - 2540
Olympia Housing Program specialist Christa Lenssen was at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 9, to explain the Rental Housing Code amendments that aim to protect renters.
Olympia City Council looking at new rules for rental housing
The Olympia City Council on Tuesday approved the amendments to the city ordinance code on rental housing, including limits to move-in fees, rent increase notification, and pet damage deposit. The … more
| | 2 comments
Housing Programs manager Darian Lightfoot discussed options for the Phase 2 housing development programs at the Land Use and Environment Committee meeting held Friday, August 12, 2022.
More about Olympia's affordable housing initiatives
Olympia is focusing on low-barrier housing development to address the affordable housing crisis and homelessness crisis, the city’s Housing Programs manager Darian Lightfoot said at the Land … more
|
Olympia’s design review board elected Virginia Sorrells as their new chair.
Olympia’s design review board elects Virginia Sorrells as new chair
Olympia’s design review board elects Virginia Sorrells as new chair By Jerome Tuaño Olympia’s design review board elected Virginia Sorrells as their new chair and Roussa … more
|
The scales of justice represent the balance between fairness and injustice.
Multiple charges for Olympia woman accused of stealing, spitting at officer
An Olympia woman was charged with a felony and two gross misdemeanors after allegedly stealing food from a grocery store, giving a fake name to police, and spitting at an officer. Sabella … more
|
RFA planning committee's proposed FBC classifications and weights - one of the factors in the FBC formula.
Proposed Regional Fire Authority committee holding a Town Hall session on Monday
Both city councils received briefings on Tuesday; reactions slightly differed Tumwater and Olympia city council members received separate briefings on Tuesday about the proposed Regional Fire … more
| | 1 comment
The scales of justice represent the balance between fairness and injustice.
Two felony charges for Olympia woman allegedly found asleep in stranger’s home
A transient Olympia woman was charged with two felonies after she allegedly pried her way into a stranger’s home, slept on his couch, and stole his belongings. Erica Ricarla Doyle, 37, was … more
|
Student freedom of expression policy in Olympia Schools ‘must be expedited’
The Olympia School District (OSD) board examined the drafted policies regarding Freedom of Expression among student publications during their hybrid regular board meeting on August 11. “The … more
|
Two felony charges for Olympia woman allegedly found asleep in stranger’s home
A transient Olympia woman was charged with two felonies after she allegedly pried her way into a stranger’s home, slept on his couch, and stole his belongings. Erica Ricarla Doyle, 37, was … more
|
Olympia Police Chief Rich Allen discussed the OPD's Firearm Destruction Program at the city council meeting on August. 9, 2022.
Wanna ditch that handgun?
Through Olympia’s Firearm Destruction Program, Olympia Police Chief Rich Allen said the city assists people to dispose of weapons they no longer want. Allen was at the Olympia City Council … more
| | 3 comments
Thurston County Opioid Response coordinator Katie Strozyk invites community members to participate in the overdose prevention and response training offered by the Thurston County Public Health & Social Services Department at the Olympia City Council meeting on August 9, 2022.
Olympia proclaims August 31 Overdose Awareness Day
About 1700 opioid-related deaths were recorded in Washington State last year, according to Olympia Mayor Cheryl Selby, who signed a proclamation designating Wednesday, August 31, 2022 as Overdose … more
|
Installation of the solar panels at Quixote village underway.
Sustainability and green energy at Quixote Village – homes, jobs & more from green energy pilot project
“We are extremely excited to go solar at Quixote Village. This will not only reduce our carbon footprint, but the cost savings will let us focus more on providing services to our … more
| | 2 comments
Galloway Street in Olympia is closed tomorrow
Galloway Street SE in Olympia will be closed tomorrow, August 11, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for repairs. The street is a few blocks east of Vic’s Pizzeria Wildwood. Traffic on the road will … more
At the Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative-Executive committee meeting held on August 5, 2022, Olympia Water Resources Director Eric Christensen discussed different strategies for the SLR plan to address flooding within downtown Olympia.
Protection from sea-level rise suggested to cost Olympia $350 million
Olympia’s Water Resources Director Eric Christensen said it would cost up to $350 million to adapt long-term strategies against flooding in downtown Olympia. Christensen was at the Sea Level … more
| | 4 comments
A pie chart showing that the sectors of students (73.6%), community members (55.7%), and staff members (47.1%) still want to retain the current calendar, while family members (42.5%) is the only sector with more votes on pursuing the balanced calendar.
Olympia schools wants to offer the public another look at the balance calendar concept
Olympia School District (OSD) is considering stepping up its campaign to inform community members about the balanced calendar concept. “It seems like folks don't understand what the balanced … more
|
The scales of justice represent the balance between fairness and injustice.
Arrested on DUI suspicion, Lacey man accosts, harasses cops
A Lacey man was allegedly caught asleep at the wheel and began harassing officers after he was brought in custody. Olympia police arrested Jacob J. Rousseau, 28, on July 30 after a reported … more
| | 1 comment
This slide shows budgets for the proposed RFA growing from $39.7 million in 2024 to $52.9 million in 2030.
Are you ready to pay 47% more for fire and EMS in 2024 than you did in 2022?
The Regional Fire Authority (RFA) planning committee will meet for the 12th time this Monday, August 8 at 5:30 p.m. to prepare its recommendations to Olympia and Tumwater city councils the following … more
| | 17 comments
A dramatic view of the clearcut forest showing the bare hills of Green Cove Creek Watershed from a drone photo.
Logged for investment return, now reclaimed for conservation
In June, neighbors near 20th Avenue NW and Cooper Point Road were surprised by a logging operation about which that they had had no meaningful notice. Many trees in a beautiful, forested area were … more
| | 3 comments
These are the residence buildings at Quince Street Village, four of dozens already moved from the Mitigation Site in downtown Olympia.
Quince Street Village welcomes its first residents from Franklin Street Mitigation Site
Quince Street Village, the new location for Olympia’s Mitigation Site project for the homeless, accepted its first batch of 12 occupants on Monday, August 1. According to the city’s … more
| | 2 comments
Engineering and planning supervisor Susan Clark was at the Utilities Advisory Committee meeting on Aug. 4, 2022, to discuss the six-year projects for stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water utilities.
Olympia considering seeking federal grants to pay for water and wastewater projects
    Olympia  is contemplating applying for federal Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grants to fund the city's utilities projects. The Federal Emergency … more
|
Multiple felony charges for Olympia man who allegedly stole from store, swung knife at employees
An Olympia man was charged with multiple felonies and a gross misdemeanor after allegedly stealing from a grocery store and swinging a knife at employees who attempted to stop him. Javier Mendoza, … more
| | 1 comment
« Prev | 1 … 124 | 125 | 126 | 127 | 128 | 129 | 130 … 157 | Next »

Copyright © 2026 The JOLT News Organization, a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit, EIN 87-2868827. WA CFD Reg. No. 2010214. Telephone +1-360-357-1000
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions