With a vote of 7-2, the Olympia City Council approved on Tuesday the first and final reading of the residential parking ordinance, which among other things, retains the current maximum of 1.5 spaces …
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On Tuesday, June 20, the Olympia City Council approved the allocation of $4.3 million from the city's fund balance of $6.6 million to finance various programs, including the Homeless Response …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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6/21/23
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Billy Kimbler has been homeless most of his life. Born in 1959 in the small town of Goldendale, he grew up in Yelm.
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Expect closures on State Avenue NE just before Capitol Way and two of Capitol Way’s lanes, including the left turn lane, in Olympia tonight, June 21, from 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. tomorrow morning.
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6/21/23
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In a top-of-the-table match in the Northwest Division of the USL W League and their third time to play against each other, Oly Town FC had a draw with United PDX, 1-1, retaining their undefeated …
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By Vince Zafra
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6/21/23
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I had to be out and about quite a bit last week, so my daughter Nikki and I took the opportunity to revisit some of our favorite places for our lunches.
There are many places in our communities …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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6/21/23
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Olympia’s City Council is set to approve two resolutions selling city-owned properties on Franz Anderson Road and Franklin Street to low-income home developers to construct 150 affordable units …
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Nearly five years after the debut of the Film, Bumblebee, we are witnessing a fresh reboot for the Transformers film franchise. The reboot follows on the heels of the previous installments that had …
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Submitted by Yongma Lee
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6/20/23
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While considering reducing how much off-street parking developers are required to provide the city found that zero would be the right number. It didn’t start off that way.
The …
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Somehow, this feels worse than that 5-0 loss earlier this week.
In one of the maddest endings in this match week’s USL2, Oly Town FC split the points with Lane United FC at home, 2-2, …
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By Vince Zafra
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6/16/23
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The state is responsible for developing a carbon reduction plan due on November 15, 2023 and providing most of the funding to local projects.
During the Wednesday Transportation Policy Board …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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6/15/23
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Oly Town FC’s winning streak ended last Friday as they were humiliated by an undefeated Ballard FC away from home, 5-0, as the lads suffered a hiccup on their USL2 campaign at Interbay Stadium, …
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By Vince Zafra
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6/15/23
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We’re halfway through June! Take a peek at the events below and make sure to support local tourism.
MCE: The Golden Age of Broadway, Saturday, June 17, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Broadway …
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6/15/23
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Olympia Councilmember Dani Madrone is zeroing in on the overabundance of parking in the Capitol Mall Triangle area as she inquired about the possibility of code changes related to commercial parking …
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Theater Artists Olympia (TAO) will hold auditions for aspiring and experienced actors on Wednesday and Thursday, June 15-16, starting at 7 p.m. at its OlyTheater space in Capital Mall.
Six to …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/13/23
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Father’s Day is this weekend (I thought you might appreciate the reminder), which means it is time for the Olympic Air Show hosted by the Olympic Flight Museum .
Proceeds from the air show …
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Last column, we learned about Gary Franklin, M.D., our local hero and medical director of the WA Department of Labor and Industries (DLI), who alerted the nation of the prescription opiate crisis due …
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Shawna Hawk, executive director of the Women of Color in Leadership Movement, said this year's Juneteenth celebration will focus on African- Americans' contributions, accomplishments, and resiliency.
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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6/12/23
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Olympia School District (OSD) Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance, Jennifer Priddy presented the 2023-2024 Administration Budget Proposal for its first reading last Thursday, June …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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6/12/23
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“We are proposing an increase to the downtown residential parking permits, just in the center core zone, said Community Planning & Development Program Analyst Max DeJarnatt during …
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