Friday, October 2, 2026
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Olympia achieved a balanced 2024 operating budget by utilizing $7 million from fund and stabilization reserves and reducing the operating budget of city departments, City Manager Jay Burney announced …
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Olympia’s Community Planning and Development (CP&D) Deputy Director Tim Smith outlined the division’s 2024 agenda with a significant focus on continuing work on updating the …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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11/27/23
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The Puget Sound Estuarium invites the community to its annual Turn of the Tides winter festival on Saturday, December 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Olympia Center .
This family-friendly …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/27/23
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Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) met yesterday to extend an Interlocal Agreement for the Public Facilities District for Regional Centers with the cities of Olympia, Lacey, and …
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The Community Oversight of Law Enforcement subcommittee of Olympia’s Social Justice and Equity Commission (SJEC) held its third meeting on Monday, November 20, as it prepared to present its …
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By Hannah Franklin
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11/23/23
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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Joint Animal Services (JAM) based in Olympia, extends its heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated staff, tireless volunteers, and generous community members and …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/23/23
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With a barrage of goals in the second half, Oly Town FC gave league neophytes Snohomish Sky an indoor soccer league initiation after spanking them 10-4 as the Artesians extended their unbeaten streak …
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By Vince Zafra
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11/23/23
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November is closing, and Christmas is fast approaching. Bring your family to local Yuletide celebrations.
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11/23/23
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“Nickerson street is one of the last camps of the initial[ly] identified camps to be completely cleared and that should be finished by the end in two weeks' time by the end of November,” …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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11/22/23
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On its first reading, the Olympia City Council approved expanding the boundaries of the city's pedestrian interference ordinance further east to allow the Olympia Police Department (OPD) to respond …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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11/22/23
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Car enthusiasts and curious onlookers alike are invited to make their way to Sylvester Park this Saturday, November 25, to witness a display of classic cars that spans generations.
Running …
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The Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation Department is integrating equity and climate action in proposed updates to its chapter in the city's 2045 Comprehensive Plan.
At Monday's Olympia …
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Olympia has tree canopy coverage of 42.6%, reflecting a decline of approximately 2.7% over the past decade, according to the city's 2011-2022 tree canopy assessment.
At the Land Use and …
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South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) announced the launch of its Evening and Weekend Nursing Program, addressing the high demand for nursing education in the region.
The program will …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/21/23
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Government Closures for November 23 and 24
Thurston County offices. Residences of unincorporated Thurston County are urged to use the Sheriff’s office non-emergency number for …
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By Sage Hamilton
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11/20/23
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Car enthusiasts and curious onlookers alike are invited to make their way to Sylvester Park this Saturday, November 25, to witness a display of classic cars that spans generations.
Washington …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/20/23
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal to renovate and expand the existing facility of Forest Funeral Home, which has been operating for over 50 years, at 2501 Pacific Avenue SE.
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It lasted 20 years, November 1, 1955 – April 30, 1975, and is being commemorated for 13 years. That’s a long commemoration. Can you guess what “it” is? The National 50 …
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Two female suspects were arrested after allegedly stealing $14,229 worth of designer sunglasses from a local retailer last Monday, Olympia Police Department (OPD) reported in a social media post .
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By Darlanne Cruz
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11/17/23
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The Olympia City Council, on Tuesday, approved an ordinance establishing a rental housing registry and inspection program, which requires all rental property owners in the city to register their …
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