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Olympia’s Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for renovating the Lassen Building at 301 Capitol Way N from an existing commercial space into a new restaurant during its Wednesday, April …
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A mother has sought the help of authorities after her 11-year-old daughter confessed to her that she had been sexually molested by their family friend multiple times.
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Following their acquisition of Lacey Lights FC late in February, the FC Olympia Artesians have confirmed that they will compete for this summer’s Evergreen Premier League (EPLWA) and Cascadia …
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By Vince Zafra
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4/4/24
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In response to the rising rental increases and housing crisis in Olympia, a group called Olympia for All is pushing for a measure adopting a citizen's initiative they call a "Landlord Fairness Code," which they …
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On the night of March 28, Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle in the Lacey area.
Authorities discovered that a man inside the vehicle was …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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4/3/24
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Traffic, parks, and affordable housing took center stage as the Olympia Planning Commission heard public testimony on proposals to redevelop the Capital Mall Triangle subarea into a more urban …
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The South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is set to celebrate the year’s top community and technical college students.
This coming Thursday, April 25, SPSCC’s Lacey Campus will …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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4/2/24
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Former OSD Director Talauna Reed and other community members showed up to air their criticism of the board’s actions concerning minimizing biases
Last Thursday, March 28, th …
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South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) has received approval from the Northwest Commission on College and Universities (NWCCU) for its proposed Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science (BS …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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4/1/24
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Olympia seeks qualified respondents with expertise in community engagement to assist with community outreach and meeting facilitation for two regional initiatives promoting residential energy …
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Officers from the Olympia Police Department responded to a theft reported at 2725 Harrison Avenue NW on Thursday, March 21, at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Dispatch informed officers that the …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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3/29/24
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The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) has temporarily closed a section of 15th Avenue SW in Olympia for maintenance work.
The closure will extend from Capitol Way all through the …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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3/28/24
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FC Olympia has finalized their intent to kick off a local youth soccer program tied to its existing men’s and women’s United Soccer League (USL) franchises, aiming to create a path to a …
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By Vince Zafra
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3/28/24
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This morning, the cats woke me at 6:30 a.m., and as I stumbled around in semi-darkness, I heard a joyous song coming through the open window. It was an American Robin greeting the coming dawn. This …
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Urban farming parks are "conditionally" feasible in Olympia, according to a recent study that explored the potential of developing an urban farm park within the city to support local food production …
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Give your child a chance to explore Puget Sound and uncover natural wonders in the estuary. Kids will learn about the flora and fauna living in Puget Sound while training themselves as future …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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3/27/24
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Olympia Fire Chief Matt Morris unveiled a financial strategic plan to upgrade the department's fleet by adding two new fire engine trucks.
At the Finance Committee meeting on Monday, Morris …
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Police arrested a suspect who allegedly used a fraudulent credit card to check in at the Hilton Garden Inn located at 2100 Henderson Park SE on February 28 in the afternoon.
According to the …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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3/26/24
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Olympia’s Use of Force Events Board cleared an Olympia police officer who returned fire during the 11-hour standoff in Tumwater last December 2022, saying the use of force was justified.
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for a planned project to transform an old house into two commercial establishment spaces at 1711 4th Avenue E.
At the committee meeting on …
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