On Tuesday, July 16, the Olympia City Council signed a proclamation designating July 2024 as Parks, Arts, and Recreation Month. The proclamation recognized the benefits of parks, arts, and … more

Next week, visitors to the Capitol Campus will get a rare look at Capitol Lake's lakebed as the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) lowers the water levels in an effort to gather data to restore … more

Capitol Little League announced on Saturday, July 13, that it will launch a girls’ softball program for the first time this fall season. Signups opened on July 15 and will continue until … more

Olympia Police Department (OPD) charged a man with multiple charges, including four counts of reckless endangerment, after an incident involving a firearm on the night of July 4. OPD officers … more

Olympia is taking steps to remove barriers and incentivize urban farming as part of its efforts to increase local food production and self-sufficiency, reduce environmental impact, and promote … more

Olympia is planning a major reconstruction project on Martin Way to address the corridor's pressing needs, Public Works Department senior planner Michelle Swanson reported. At Wednesday's … more

Olympia City planner Casey Schaufler unveiled a new housing element for the city's comprehensive plan update, which tackles affordability issues and historical racial disparities in housing. At Monday's Olympia Planning Commission meeting, Schaufler outlined strategies to implement House Bill 1220, requiring cities to plan and accommodate housing for all economic segments. more

Olympia City Council voted on Tuesday, July 16, to allocate $285,000 in one-time funding to the Olympia Downtown Alliance (ODA) to support the continuation of Olympia downtown programs through the … more

Starting July 13 and lasting through September 30, Thurston County has enforced a seasonal fire safety burn ban . To help residents manage yard waste without burning, here are some of the … more

Thurston County Public Works has announced a road closure on Country Club Road NW, stretching from Country Club Loop NW to 40th Lane NW starting Monday, July 22, until September 30. The work … more

FC Olympia failed to replicate last year’s ap pearance in the USL2 national playoffs, ending the season in 7th place out of the eight teams in a competitive Northw est Division with 13 points … more

 A nurse working in a psychiatric facility in Olympia was assaulted and allegedly called a racist name by a patient on July 4.   more

Olympia’s Hands-on Children’s Museum (HOCM) announced a $35 million expansion plan that would nearly double the museum's space to accommodate its rapidly growing visitor base.   … more

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) has announced road closures and traffic advisor ies for th is week’s Capital Lakefair .   The fair kicks off this … more

Last year, FC Olympia women’s team ended their maiden season in a 1-0 semifinal defeat against California Storm at Davis Legacy Field in San Francisco. This season, they returned to the same … more

An Olympia Police Department (OPD) officer on patrol on the late night of July 7, observed a vehicle driving through downtown without functioning headlights and brake lights.    … more

The Olympia School District (OSD) adopted Resolution No. 657 , containing the budget for the school year 2024-2025, during its second reading last week, July 11. Executive Director of Business … more

Thurston County, Olympia, and Tumwater are warning motorists of traffic disruptions begin today and tomorrow Intersection construction at Sleater Kinney and 15 th Ave NE Thurston County … more

Last weekend, Olympia Police Department (OPD) officers responded to an assault on the east side of town .   According to an OPD post , the incident occurred outside an apartment complex … more

OLYMPIA – The Thurston County Fire Marshal, in consultation with the Thurston County Director of Emergency Services, Department of Natural Resources, and the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency … more