Friday, October 2, 2026
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The O Bee Credit Union announced a $50,000 endowment for the O Bee Brewers & Distillers of Tomorrow Scholarship for South Puget Sound Community College ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/29/25
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A busy intersection in Olympia will get a little more congested this week because of work associated with the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project.
Traffic flow at Deschutes Parkway and Olympic …
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By The JOLT News Staff
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4/29/25
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Olympia has unveiled a blueprint to guide urban development over the next two decades through its urban corridors policy. The Planning Commission received a briefing on strategies to transform …
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The Olympia Police Department (OPD) is requesting assistance in identifying a suspect who allegedly stole alcohol from Total Wine & More in Olympia.
The theft occurred on March 19…
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By The JOLT News Staff
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4/28/25
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Members of the Olympia School District Board of Directors declared May 5-9 as Teacher Appreciation Week with a proclamation.
At a meeting on Thursday, April 24, board members and student representatives took …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/28/25
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The Procession of the Species Celebration drew thousands of people to downtown Olympia, as part of the Spring Arts Walk 2025 on Saturday, April 26.
People not only lined up on the streets to get a …
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Facing a backlog of nearly 28,000 sidewalk defects, Olympia's Land Use and Environment Committee is considering a multi-pronged approach ...
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Witness the 20th annual SPSCC Student Art Exhibition at the Leonor R. Fuller Gallery from May 19 to June 13, 2025.
The event will showcase the exceptional talent of students using various …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/25/25
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Olympia unveiled a series of proposed code changes that introduce strategies to address housing diversity and affordability at the ...
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Catch the annual Olympic Air Show at the Olympia Regional Airport on June 14-15 for Father’s Day weekend. This year is the 25th anniversary of the ...
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/24/25
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End the month with one of Olympia Spring Arts Walk’s events in the downtown, or explore niche experiences in ...
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P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/24/25
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In a unanimous decision, the Olympia City Council has directed staff to negotiate an interlocal agreement with Thurston County for judicial services. This step could potentially dissolve the city's …
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Local residents are encouraged to visit the annual Olympia Wooden Boat Festival on May 10-11 to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend.
The festival opens on Saturday, May 10, and runs from …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/23/25
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Nonprofit organizations throughout Thurston County have prepared activities for May, including events related to housing and nature.
According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce , a …
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The Olympia Finance Committee approved a recommendation to issue debt financing for two major community projects ...
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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4/22/25
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On Saturday, April 19, Olympia remembered the Boldt ruling with a screening of "Fish War’" at the historic Capitol Theatre.
The 80-minute documentary retraces the battle lines of the fish …
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Since 1997, Jay Fratt has been working in the industry of alternative culture. Whether it was hemp clothing or locally-blown glass products on the shelves, Smokin Js has offered a …
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Olympia Municipal Court may soon no longer exist, as plans come together for Thurston County District Court to take over its ...
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A handyman is facing a number of charges in connection with the death of a Tenino woman, whose remains were found partially encased in concrete on a property in Olympia by local authorities less than …
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Olympia will present an overview of the city's sidewalk infrastructure condition and priority repairs at a Land Use and Environment Committee meeting on ...
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