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The National Guard Armory building is set to become the new home of the Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation Department.
Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation assuming management of the Armory
The Olympia Arts Commission will transfer to the old National Guard Armory after its turnover ceremony on March 19, Sat., at 1 p.m. “This moment is when we officially have the … more
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Olympia’s Community Livability and Public Safety Committee members interviewing applicants for the various vacancies in the city's advisory committees.
Olympia working to select new advisory committee members
Olympia recently finished screening applicants for vacant slots in its advisory committees today. Olympia’s Community Livability and Public Safety Committee, composed of Chairperson Dontae … more
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The next Olympia police chief will be in charge of patrols such as this, among many other community concerns.
Olympia police chief candidates set to answer questions at Olympia town hall meeting
Olympia’s candidates for the Chief of Police position will answer questions by the public at the upcoming virtual public meeting on Tues., March 15 at 5:30 p.m. Members of the public may … more
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This is the interior of the building at 118 Fourth Ave. East in downtown Olympia.
Shiny Prize proposed at former barbershop
Olympia may have a new resto-bar opening soon. more
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The death of a pet like this became the motive for the suspect allegedly attacking his neighbor.
Olympia man allegedly pepper-sprays neighbor over dog’s death
 An Olympia man was charged with a felony after he allegedly pepper-sprayed his neighbor whom he accused of killing his dog. A Mar. 8 document from the Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney … more
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Olympia police found a nine-inch long wooden stake near the crime scene.
Olympia woman allegedly threatened to kill over cigarette
An Olympia woman allegedly threatened to kill a fellow resident of a family shelter after she was refused a cigarette, leading to about an hour-long standoff with police. Olympia police said … more
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Olympia Climate Program Manager Dr. Pamela Braff presented the city's push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a city council meeting yesterday, March 8.
Olympia aims to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
Olympia is setting its sights on reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 59% by 2030. During their meeting yesterday, Olympia City Council discussed ways the city can adopt to contribute to the … more
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The City of Olympia is looking for graphic artists for its new mural tour, like this one involving salmon murals.
Olympia wants graphic artists for mural tour
The Olympia  Parking and Business Improvement Area Board is looking for artists for its new mural tour.  In its press release, the committee is looking for seven artists or graphic … more
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Ellis Cove, in Priest Point Park in Olympia, in January 2021.
Olympia looks to rename Priest Point Park, seeks public feedback
An Olympia city committee is asking for public feedback on changing the name of Priest Point Park to Squaxin Park or another name to be nominated by the Squaxin Island Tribe. "A Native name for … more
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Pollock's Bayview apartment after the fire.
Start a fire, get evicted
An Olympia man accused of a standoff with police after allegedly starting a fire in his apartment building has been evicted. Court documents show that the Thurston County Superior Court ordered … more
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The City of Olympia is looking for artists for an art installation to be built on the Martin Way-Pacific Avenue crossing.
Olympia calls for artists
Olympia Parks, Art and Recreation is looking for artists for its Olympia Art Crossings Project. “This opportunity is available to artists with a strong connection to the city of Olympia, … more
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The corner of Franklin St and State Avenue is set for reconstruction this spring.
Olympia warns of road congestion during construction
Roadwork Olympia will have some road repairs done that may affect traffic in the following months, according to a City of Olympia statement. State Avenue and Franklin Street will be fully … more
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Olympians attended city councils meeting to weigh in on whether or not the city's new Yelm property should include a school in its proposed park and soccer field.
Olympians chime in on Yelm Highway park-school co-location concept
Concerned residents attended the Olympia City Council meeting on Tue., March 1 to voice opposing stands on whether the city’s Yelm Highway property should make room for a proposed school site … more
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The scales of justice represent the balance between fairness and injustice.
Olympia man allegedly punches fireman
An Olympia man was arrested after allegedly punching a fireman as he was “aggressively” demanding a free ride home. Olympia police and the Olympia Fire Department responded to multiple … more
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The scales of justice represent the balance between fairness and injustice.
Olympia woman charged after allegedly abusing three-year-old child
An Olympia woman was charged after allegedly abusing her three-year-old son to unconsciousness. Information from the Thurston County Jail shows that the woman, 40, is being held on $200,000 bail … more
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Griswold's Building is being taken down starting today, with demolition expected to end by March 25.
Griswold's Building demolition starts today
The former Griswold's Building on 308-310 4th Ave. in downtown Olympia is being demolished starting today. Rognlin' Inc., is tearing down the building on behalf of the City of Olympia and is … more
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School bus drivers for the Olympia School District attended the School Board meeting yesterday to ask for a raise.
Olympia school bus drivers want more pay
School bus drivers attended the Olympia School Board meeting Feb. 25 asking the school district to increase their salary. Bus driver Lisa Hall explained that they work from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m, but … more
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Two felony charges for Olympia man who allegedly broke into ex-wife’s house
An Olympia man was charged with two felonies after he allegedly broke into his ex-wife’s house and physically assaulted her. A Feb. 17 document from the Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney … more
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Olympia to install art in more places
Olympia is planning to put up art installations in six more locations around the city. The Olympia Community Livability and Public Safety Committee met yesterday, Feb. 23 to discuss plans to make … more
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Olympia man allegedly steals from store, threatens to "bash" manager’s head
A transient Olympia man was arrested after he allegedly stole a basket full of merchandise from a store and threatened to harm a manager who confronted him. According to Olympia police, Jason D … more
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