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A slide  shows the Port of Olympia Marine Terminal’s financial performance in the first half of 2026.
Port of Olympia revenue up in first half of 2026
The Port of Olympia reported a reduction in vessel activity from timber company Weyerhaeuser, but a rise in revenue in the first half ... more
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An alternate driving route around the Fones Road Corridor Project in Olympia.
Roundabout installation planned for Fones Road in Olympia
The installation of a new roundabout and continued paving work are going to lead to partial closures on Fones Road for a few weeks, as the ... more
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Puget Sound Estuarium’s Benefit Cruise is a way to experience the beauty of the South Sound on a daylong excursion of exploration and education aboard a private yacht.
Puget Sound Estuarium's benefit cruise to feature naturalist and environmental educator Laura Busby
To showcase the South Sound area, naturalist and environmental educator Laura Busby will be the onboard educator of the ... more
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A sidewalk in need of repair along State Avenue in downtown Olympia on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Shared responsibility, more options sought to tackle sidewalk repairs in Olympia
A proposed shared responsibility approach to repairing damaged sidewalks has the support of the Olympia City ... more
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John Davison and his wife, Carol, took a walk along the docks at Percival Landing on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Local residents find ways to deal with the heat in Olympia
With daytime highs in the middle to upper 90s over the past couple of days, local residents found ways to deal with the heat in ... more
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The Washington Center for the Performing Arts is shown in 1985, left, and then after its 2014 renovation.
Olympia Finance Committee reviews Washington Center funding 
The Olympia Finance Committee took a closer look at the city's long-standing partnership with the Washington Center for the Performing ... more
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The Olympia School District Board of Directors received an update on early learning efforts related to the Child Care Partnership grant at a meeting on July 16, 2026.
Olympia School District assessment shows families are not satisfied with early learning options 
The Olympia School District’s Community Needs and Capacity Assessment showed that families of children ages 5 years old and younger ... more
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A sidewalk ii need of repair along 4th Avenue in downtown Olympia, as seen on Monday, April 21, 2025.
Olympia City Council to discuss sidewalk repair strategy 
The Olympia City Council will hold a study session on Tuesday, July 21, to discuss a long-term policy for repairing sidewalks, as officials seek ... more
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Intercity Transit bus pad installation work has been extended in Olympia to July 31, 2026.
Bus pad installation work extended in Olympia
Bus pad installation work has been extended on McCormick and Boundary streets between 4th and 5th avenues in ... more
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A rendering of Harbor Pines Apartment, which is going to be located at 3909 9th Ave. SW in Olympia.
Affordable housing project moving ahead in west side of Olympia
A $5.4 million land deal has cleared the way for ground-up construction of 272 income-restricted apartment units on a 9.6-acre site in the west side of ... more
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The Washington State Department of Ecology presented an updated 5th Avenue Bridge design that features protected bicycle lanes and a separated pedestrian trail. The bridge replacement project is part of the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project.  
Updated 5th Avenue Bridge plan adds protected bike lanes, shared-use trail 
An updated design for the replacement of the 5th Avenue Bridge in Olympia was unveiled by a state ... more
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Port of Olympia Airport Senior Manager Chris Paolini showed  a visualization of a charging station for electric aircraft to the Port Commission at a meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026. 
Commission approves grant application for electric aircraft charging station at Olympia Regional Airport 
The Port of Olympia is going after funds needed to install a charging station for electric aircraft at Olympia Regional ... more
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Olympia City Council and members of the Muslim community celebrated a proclamation declaring July 2026 as Muslim American Heritage Month at a council meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.  
Olympia City Council proclaims July as Muslim American Heritage Month 
The Olympia City Council proclaimed July as Muslim American Heritage Month, as the governing body reaffirmed the city’s ... more
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Capital Lakefair attendees check out the local food vendors along Water Street in downtown Olympia on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Capital Lakefair makes its return to Heritage Park in downtown Olympia
Thousands of spectators attended opening day of the 69th annual Capital Lakefair at Heritage Park on Wednesday, July 15, amid a backdrop of ... more
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Traffic mitigation work is scheduled to start on Burbank Avenue NW in Olympia on Monday, July 20, 2026.
Signage, speed bumps to be installed on Burbank Avenue NW in west Olympia
Traffic mitigation work is going to make navigating a portion of the west side of Olympia a little more difficult for motorists ... more
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A ballot box at The Evergreen State College in Olympia.
Ballots mailed out for Aug. 4 Primary Election in Thurston County
Ballots for the Aug. 4 Primary Election are on their way to registered voters in Thurston ... more
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Come backstage with me
Every town tells stories about itself. Some are true. Some should be true. Some survive because people need them ... more
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A slide  shows a conceptual rendering of a new commission meeting hall at the former Dancing Goats building near the Olympia marine terminal entrance. Port of Olympia Public Works Program Manager James Sommer presented the slide at a Port of Olympia Commission meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Port of Olympia Commission approves $5.25M contract to remodel former Dancing Goats building
The Port of Olympia Commission approved a $5.25 million contract to remodel the former Dancing Goats Coffee building near the marine ... more
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The City of Olympia’s proposed timeline for workers’ affordability and workplace protections study includes research and stakeholder outreach in 2026.
Phased workers' affordability review moves forward in Olympia
The Olympia City Council directed staff to move forward with a phased process to study workers’ affordability and workplace protections over ... more
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A stretch of Legion Way SE near Boundary Street SE in Olympia.
Tree maintenance program launching on Legion Way in Olympia
The City of Olympia is launching a tree maintenance and selective replacement program along Legion Way between Plum Street and Central ... more
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