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In an alley one block north of Bigelow Park in NE Olympia, the biggest and likely oldest Madrona tree in Thurston County is in declining health, but still breathtakingly beautiful.
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Olympia's Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for a cottage community project at 1937 7th Avenue SE.
At the presubmission conference on Wednesday, local developers Michael Miltimore and …
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Beverage can manufacturer Crown Cork & Seal Company (Crown) agreed to pay $1,945,305 as penalties due to its violations of air quality regulations, a news release by the Olympic Region Clean Air …
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Olympia appeared to be progressing slower than other regional jurisdictions, according to an observation shared by Hearing Examiner Mark Scheibmeir before the city council on Tuesday.
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The Thurston County Auditor’s Elections Division is seeking residents to serve as members of the "Against" committee for the upcoming Special Election on April 23.
Committee members will …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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2/28/24
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During a four-hour meeting last night, parents, students, teachers, and community members expressed sentiments against the closure of Olympia School District’s (OSD) Madison Elementary School.
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The Olympia Planning Commission approved the Parks chapter of the city's Comprehensive Plan update on Monday, with modifications to further promote community access and equity in park facilities.
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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2/27/24
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Capitol Lake will undergo a survey of underwater sediment known as a bathymetric survey as part of the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project.
Initially scheduled for November 2023, the survey …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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2/27/24
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A student at Washington Middle School, Iila Kennelly, recently had the opportunity to serve as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives.
Sponsored by State Representative Beth …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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2/27/24
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The Olympia Design Review Board approved the design plans for a new affordable housing development at 527 Franz Anderson Road SE, which would provide 71 units of permanent supportive housing for …
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Executive Director Kate Davis briefed the Olympia School District (OSD) Board last Thursday, February 22, on the district’s latest Fiscal Report.
Davis shared that an estimated $5,474,013 …
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After a grueling nine matches of indoor soccer followed by a short but impressive playoff run, FC Olympia ended their winter season’s arena soccer stint last Sunday, February 25, bowing down to …
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By Vince Zafra
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2/26/24
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A developer proposing a new affordable housing project at 505 Union Avenue SE is exploring options to reduce development costs through potential frontage improvement exemptions under the city's …
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FC Olympia (formerly Oly Town Artesians FC) marked their departure from the Evergreen State College Pavilion after ten years with the women’s arena soccer team, finishing the season with a 5-7 …
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By Vince Zafra
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2/23/24
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After deliberating on the environmental concerns, pedestrian and bicycle safety investments, and housing needs, Olympia's Land Use and Environment Committee accepted the Planning Commission's …
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The end of February will be filled with art and merriment!
Queerotica Art Exhibit, Friday, February 23, 5:30 – 9 p.m. Queerotica is a showcase of LGBTQIA2S+ artists and speakers …
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2/22/24
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A student walking to Capitol High School became the victim of assault on Friday, February 16, according to a police report released by the Olympia Police Department (OPD) in a press release.
The …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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2/22/24
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Olympia’s first Black American Mayor, Dontae Payne, received Thurston County’s African-American History Month proclamation during the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, …
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The Washington Center for the Performing Arts (CENTER) Stage Awards & Gala is set to bring together a vibrant community of artists, supporters, and philanthropists on Saturday, March 9, to …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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2/21/24
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FC Olympia seals a statement of intent to go for all the marbles as they knocked out their St. Helens division rivals, South Sound FC, in a commanding 7-2 beatdown to book their tickets to the …
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By Vince Zafra
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2/21/24
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