The Oly Town FC Women brought a fairy tale run with memorable moments that made them rule the whole of the Northwest in their maiden season in the USL. But in the end, they just fell short against …
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By Vince Zafra
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7/12/23
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Olympia is inviting community members to participate in an online survey that will be used to update the Public Participation and Partners chapter of the Olympia Comprehensive Plan.
Available …
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7/11/23
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I know the last couple of days have not felt too much like summer, but remember it can always be worse! Have you seen the map of the high temperatures across the country? I recall the first summer we …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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7/11/23
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Twenty-year-old JJ Peck became pregnant at age 13 when her older brother sexually assaulted her.
“He raped me; I got pregnant; I had a child; and then my mom kicked me out of the house because she deemed me ‘impure,’” she began.
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Hummingbird Studios will have free one-hour art sessions each day from Tuesday to Thursday as part of the Olympia Armory’s first nine Art Interventions.
Hummingbird Studio is a free, …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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7/7/23
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The Olympia High School Class of 2023 received their diplomas on Tuesday, June 20 during its commencement ceremony at Saint Martin's University. Proud family members and friends filled the bleachers …
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7/7/23
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Olympia School District’s Transition Academy and Project Search held their graduation ceremony on Friday, June 9 at the Capital High School Performing Arts Center. Smiles, laughs, happy tears …
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7/6/23
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Olympia is inviting community members to register for its upcoming fall Arts Walk on October 6 to 7 to celebrate the city’s artists.
According to the city’s press release, more than …
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7/6/23
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Legion Way SE between Jefferson and Cherry Streets SE will be closed off to traffic tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Olympia said in a press release.
According to the city, the closure will be to …
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7/6/23
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Libraries are regularly evolving and changing to meet the needs of their patrons. Timberland Regional Library is responding to these needs by increasing library access through the Books by Mail …
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July will be a creative month for the locals. Join any of the events for each celebration!
Tenino’s 150th Jubillee, Saturday, July 8 The City of Tenino will celebrate its sesquicentennial …
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7/6/23
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Olympia's Economic Development Director Mike Reid asked the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee to review the Downtown Ambassador Program to address role clarity and the funding gap.
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The Oly Town FC Women Artesians can call themselves the Champions of the Northwest Division as they concluded the greatest achievement in the club’s history by far in just their maiden season, …
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By Vince Zafra
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7/5/23
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I firmly believe in lifelong learning. But I must confess when Danny Stusser asked me to go to a Death Café to get material for my column, I was dumbstruck.
What on earth is a …
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Beat the summer heat while saving on energy costs with discounted ductless heat pump systems through the Energize Olympia Program.
According to Climate Program Director Dr. Pamela Braff, …
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The Olympia School District (OSD) approved the $231,814,310 Administration Budget Proposal for School Year 2023-24 during a regular board meeting on June 22.
Assistant Superintendent of Business …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado and Danny Stusser
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7/4/23
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Last Saturday’s Olympia Pride March brought together about 600 individuals next to the Tivoli Foundation on the Washington State Capitol Campus.
“I’m really excited for this …
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By JM Simpson
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7/3/23
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Olympia Councilmember Lisa Parshley wanted to include affordable housing for artists in the development plan of the Olympia Creative District, as she encouraged the advisory group to meet with city …
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The Olympia City Council has approved a resolution of entering an interlocal agreement with Lacey, Yelm, and the Squaxin Island Tribe to establish the Budd Inlet/Deschutes Watershed Environmental …
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Oly Town FC clinched the lone playoff berth for the Northwest Division of the USL W League for the first time in club history after beating Lane United FC 4-0 in front of their faithful hometown …
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By Vince Zafra
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7/3/23
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