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Executive Director of Business and Capital Projects Kate Davis said during a Feb. 27, 2025, meeting that the Olympia School District projects ending the current school year 2024-25 with a $7,931,947 ending fund balance. 
Olympia School District projects $7.93M ending fund balance for 2024-25 school year
A combination of spending more money amid less revenue coming in is taking a bite out of Olympia School District (OSD) finances. The school district is projecting a $7,931,947 ending fund … more
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The Olympia City Council declared March 2025 as Disability Awareness Month. The proclamation was signed by Mayor Dontae Payne on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Olympia City Council declares March 2025 as Disability Awareness Month 
The Olympia City Council endorsed a proclamation designating March 2025 as Disability Awareness Month. The proclamation marks a commitment to promoting accessibility and upholding the rights of … more
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Olympia Council member Clark Gilman introduced a referral that allocates $30,000 for resettlement services to immigrant and refugee families staying in Olympia. The city council voted unanimously to endorse the referral on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Olympia allocates $30K to bridge federal funding gap for refugees and immigrants
The Olympia City Council voted unanimously to provide $30,000 in emergency support to World Relief, as a means of helping immigrant and refugee families ... more
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Suspect arrested after pursuit and standoff in Thurston County
A man was arrested on Feb. 14 following a police pursuit and standoff in Thurston County, according to a Thurston County Sheriff’s Office ... more
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Thurston Regional Housing Council and partners secure funding for Franz Anderson housing project
In a collaborative effort, Thurston Regional Housing Council (RHC) has secured funding to support the development of the Franz Anderson permanent ... more
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Jacinda Steltjes, Affordable Housing Program manager, discussed a resolution authorizing a 12-year multifamily tax exemption agreement between Olympia and 505 Union Avenue LLC for an affordable housing development project. The city council approved the resolution on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. 
Olympia approves 12-year tax exemption for affordable housing project  
The Olympia City Council approved a 12-year multi-family tax exemption (MFTE) agreement with 505 Union Avenue LLC to develop ... more
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City of Olympia opens grant applications for community development program 
The City of Olympia is now accepting applications for its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the ... more
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These Percival Plinth Project sculptures were approved for display by the Olympia City Council on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025.
Percival Plinth Project Exhibition 2025 sculptures  approved by Olympia City Council
The Olympia City Council approved the sculptures the Arts Commission recommended for the 2025 Percival Plinth Project at ... more
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Dr. Maxine Mimms, left, with Dr. Joye Hardiman from 2019.
The Evergreen State College Tacoma to hold Founder’s Day on March 4 
The Evergreen State College Tacoma’s annual Founder’s Day will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 4, from 1-4 p.m. at ... more
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Local nonprofit to hold Death Care and Life Transitions Expo 
Local nonprofit The Elderhood Senior Alliance will hold its first Death Care and Life Transitions Expo and is inviting the community to the regular Death Cafes and Candles ... more
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Olympia's Community Livability and Public Safety Committee announced it received 43 applications for 21 open positions on various advisory boards and committees at a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. The CLPS is set to interview 36 candidates on March 10 and 12, 2025.
Olympia receives 43 applications for 21 openings on advisory committees 
Olympia received 43 individual applications for 21 open positions across the city's advisory boards and commissions ... more
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St. Michael School student Katie Boyd served as a page last week at the Washington State House of Representatives.
Students serve as pages in Washington House of Representatives 
Two local high school students recently had the opportunity to serve as pages in the Washington State House of Representatives.    Sponsored by State Rep. Victoria Hunt (D-Issaquah) … more
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"Dirty Laundry 2" will be hosted at the Thurston County of Fine arts through March 29 at 120 Olympia Ave. NE in Olympia.
Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts to host 'Dirty Laundry 2' in March 
The Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts will run the multigenerational artistic experience "Dirty Laundry 2" in the historic building at ... more
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The Port of Olympia Commission authorized the renewal of an information technology contract at a meeting on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025.
Port of Olympia renews contract with information technology service provider 
The Port of Olympia Commission authorized Executive Director Alex Smith to renew its contract with the port’s information technology (IT) service provider.   The commission made the … more
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The Olympia City Council approved a resolution on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, to adopt a revised fee structure for redacting body-worn camera footage requested under the Public Records Act.
Olympia City Council removes nonprofit exemption for police body camera footage fees 
The Olympia City Council voted to remove a city-created exemption that allowed nonprofit organizations to obtain body-worn camera footage from the Olympia Police Department (OPD) without paying … more
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What’s happening on the first weekend of March — arts, music and nature events
Welcome the month of March with some creative happenings in Thurston County for ... more
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Nicole Floyd, Olympia's principal planner, provided historical context on the Briggs Village, explaining it was developed with the intent of creating a vibrant, mixed-use community. The urban village plan for Briggs was adopted when commercial was a primary focus for developers. Floyd gave the presentation at an Olympia Planning Commission meeting on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. 
Hearing about urban village zoning amendments extended by Olympia Planning Commission
The Olympia Planning Commission moved to extend the public hearing on proposed amendments to the city's zoning code for urban villages after residents raised concerns about reductions in required … more
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Dee “Mama Dee” Hampton, founder of Joyful Hands Ministries, has served Olympia’s homeless for 14 years. She is now seeking more funding to continue her work. 
Joyful Hands Ministries facing financial crisis 
For almost 15 years, Joyful Hands Ministries has served breakfast to Olympia’s unhoused every Saturday morning in a parking lot on ... more
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No action was taken on the Capital Mall Triangle planned action ordinance. At its meeting on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, the Land Use and Environment Committee members agreed to bring the proposed ordinance back for further discussion. 
Committee defers action on Capital Mall Triangle planned action ordinance 
Olympia's Land Use and Environment Committee took no action on the proposed Capital Mall Triangle planned action ordinance ... more
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The Olympia School District (OSD) Board of Directors met with principals from Jefferson Middle School, Capital High School, LP Brown Elementary School, Thurgood Marshall Middle School, Garfield Elementary School, McLane Elementary School and Hansen Elementary School. The meeting took place on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025.
West side schools share improvement plans with Olympia School District 
Principals of west side schools shared School Improvement Plans (SIP) with the Olympia School District (OSD) Board of Directors at a work session  on Thursday, Feb. 20. The west side … more
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