Friday, October 2, 2026
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The Olympia Police Department outlined its efforts to address human trafficking and other crime trends in the city, emphasizing a survivor-focused approach.
Olympia Police Chief Rich Allen spoke …
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The Olympia Community Livability and Public Safety Committee (CLPS) discussed the city's childcare crisis, exploring the issues of affordability, accessibility, and potential solutions to support …
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Earlier this month there was a significant celebration: the 50 th Anniversary of the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. People closely involved with Nisqually issues were there, …
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The Capitol Campus in Olympia saw a series of temporary closures Thursday, August 22, as local law enforcement agencies collaborate with the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) for an …
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8/22/24
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At its meeting on Monday, the Olympia Planning Commission reviewed updates to the public safety chapter of the city's Comprehensive Plan, focusing on code enforcement, fire department, and police …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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8/21/24
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Olympia announced the launch of a new "Mayor for a Day" essay contest aimed at engaging and educating youth about municipal government. The contest is open to fourth—to sixth-grade …
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A suspect was taken into custody Wednesday, August 14, following a brief chase and altercation with authorities in downtown Olympia.
The individual, identified as Paul D. Sweet, 40 years old, …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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8/21/24
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On Saturday, August 17, the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Team (DERT) and the Squaxin Island Tribe held the “2nd Festival of the st̓əč̓as,”
The theme of the festival was …
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Note: This article is continues “Tensions flare at Olympia School Board summer retreat,” published in The JOLT last Tuesday.
During the Olympia School Board’s summer …
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Through the Energize Olympia program, the city is holding free educational workshops in August and September on heat pumps, energy savings, and financial incentives to boost home energy efficiency.
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By Lorilyn Lirio and Jerome Tuaño
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8/19/24
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After a 9-month offseason break, collegiate men’s soccer returns to the Evergreen State College, but the Geoducks were off to an unfortunate start as they were battered 4-0 at home by …
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By Vince Zafra
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8/19/24
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The Olympia City Council is considering a referral study and exploring reparations for the descendants of enslaved African people.
Olympia City Mayor Dontae Payne introduced the study on …
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Stroll the grounds of the Washington state Capitol and it’s hard to miss the boxy, white building squatting on the …
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Don Leaf learned the ethic that drives the Olympia Kiwanis Club’s Food Bank Garden during his career in the County Health Department: “Thou shalt cooperate.” Indeed, protecting …
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The Olympia City Council approved four resolutions for the Fones Road improvement project.
The project, which costs $24.5 million, aims to enhance safety for all corridor users, including …
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Enjoy the weekend by supporting charitable causes in the locality.
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8/15/24
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At its meeting on Tuesday, the Olympia City Council passed a resolution expressing support for full decriminalization of the use and possession of psilocybin mushrooms.
The resolution, which …
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On Monday, Aug. 5, the Olympia City Council signed a proclamation designating August 31, 2024, as International Overdose Awareness Day.
This marks the third consecutive year the council has made …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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8/14/24
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The annual Olympia Harbor Days (OHD) festival will run from August 30 to September 1, featuring a 150-drone show and tugboat race among its over 300 activities.
The award-winning free festival …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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8/14/24
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Recriminations, apologies, tears, emotional outbursts, and complaints about the community characterized the Olympic School District Board of Directors’ summer retreat. The event took place on …
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