Olympia City Council formed a subcommittee to further evaluate two vastly different competing proposals for the future of the historic 108 State Avenue NW building at the intersection of State and …
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The lads of Oly Town FC continued their flying start in the current Western Indoor Soccer League (WISL) season as they humiliated league newcomers and division rivals Vancouver Lightning in a 15-2 …
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By Vince Zafra
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12/15/23
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Sunshine Shirley
Shirley Pearsall is the quintessential Altrusa member, devoted to bettering her community. But in her life, she has found many ways to give back. She and her husband Bob first …
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The Olympia City Council has approved two ordinances to fund projects related to active transportation, such as sidewalks, pathways, and bicycle infrastructure.
On Tuesday, December 12, the city …
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Oly Town FC’s much-awaited return to women’s arena soccer in the Northwest Premier League (NWPLi) was spoiled by a season opener defeat against Oly-Pen Force, 7-4, last Saturday at the …
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By Vince Zafra
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12/14/23
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Continue living the Christmas spirit by supporting local business initiatives.
A Faerie Yuletide, Weekend, December 15-17 Experience the enchantment of the Winter Faeries as The …
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12/14/23
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On Tuesday, December 12, Olympia City Council approved amendments to its Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) plan that would expand the program to include eastside and westside residential areas and …
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Olympia Hearing Examiner Mark Scheibmeir reviewed public testimony and documents related to the conversion of the 192-room Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake in the Evergreen Park Planned Unit Development …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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12/13/23
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On Tuesday, December 5, Olympia City Council approved its draft of the 2024 legislative agenda , which outlines the city's policy priorities and requests to be brought to elected officials in the …
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Last Thursday, December 7, Olympia School District (OSD) Board Superintendent Patrick Murphy answered community members' questions regarding the district’s planned school consolidations.
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To address homelessness and ensure the safety and well-being of the community, Olympia has announced the temporary closure of Wheeler Avenue of both vehicle and foot traffic from Central Street to …
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The Franz Anderson permanent supportive housing project overcame the final hurdle with Lacey's approval of entering an interlocal agreement (ILA) with Olympia, Tumwater, and Thurston County.
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The Olympia School District (OSD) Board used a new meeting format yesterday, opening with board member suggestions before committee presentations , which allowed members to formulate their …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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12/8/23
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Tumwater City Council authorized an interlocal agreement with the members of the Thurston Regional Housing Council to help develop a permanent supportive housing project on Franz Anderson Road in …
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The Capitol Lake Interpretive Center dock, situated north of the Interpretive Center at 2600 Deschutes Parkway, will undergo a routine inspection on Tuesday, December 12, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. …
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12/7/23
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December is the peak month for bird watching at Capitol Lake. This time of year the lake has many waterfowl of many species, here for their winter vacation.
Most of these species breed on …
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A burglary suspect was arrested after he was identified through his DNA found on one of the pieces of evidence, Olympia Police Department (OPD) announced it a social media post .
The …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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12/7/23
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Olympia City councilmembers wanted to hit the stop button on the southeast annexation conversation, saying there is no compelling case to pursue the initiative.
At the Tuesday , …
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Umpqua Bank’s branches and associates in Olympia will assist in raising money and collecting winter clothing, with all of the proceeds going to homeless families through Community Youth …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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12/6/23
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If you missed tonight’s Olympia Light Parade in the city’s southeast area, you’ll still have a last chance to see it on Tuesday, December 10.
City vehicles from the …
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