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Olympia's Land Use and Environment Committee approved the recommendations of the City of Olympia and Thurston County Joint Plan for the Unincorporated Urban Growth Area (UGA), one of which is …
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Lacey joined with Olympia, Tumwater and Thurston County when its city council agreed last Thursday, March 16, to to sign up for its share of a settlement from pharmacies and manufacturers involved in …
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By Jerome Tuaño and Danny Stusser
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3/24/23
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More than 400 individuals applied to the Olympia Fire Department (OFD), but only 20 made it to the entry-level firefighter (ELFF) register approved by the Civil Service Commission on Tuesday, March …
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Washington State Department of Enterprises Services has proposed rehabilitating and expanding the historic 1958 Joel M. Pritchard Building to retain the character of the building while enhancing its …
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Olympia announced that it is closing the north lane of State Avenue tomorrow between Jefferson Street and Adams Street from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
“Traffic control signs will be in …
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3/23/23
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I noted that Governor Inslee traveled north to Seattle on Tuesday, March 21 to tour the remains of a homeless encampment under the First Avenue Bridge.
While in Seattle and surrounded by his …
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Regional Fire Authority - Prop 1
Please vote NO on Olympia/Tumwater Proposition 1 in April.
Biggest tax increase in the history of either Olympia or Tumwater.
No new firefighters, fire …
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Thurston County has received a $4.5 million construction loan from the Washington State Public Works Board to replace the Green Cove Creek Culvert at Country Club Rd NW in west Olympia.
Public …
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By JC Medina and Sage Hamilton
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3/22/23
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Olympia Fire Chief Todd Carson and Deputy Chief Michael Buchanan presented the updated Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP), which provides a framework for response and recovery activities …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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3/22/23
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In a large bowl mix the yeast of mental health issues with 1/2 teaspoon of the sugar of substance abuse in 2-1/4 cups of the warm water of the lack of accessible housing. Let stand until the …
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When our lives and property are on the line, your firefighters answer the call every time, no questions asked, treating everyone equitably, professionally, and with compassion.
But we are at a …
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Dear Editor,
Gee, wouldn't it be lovely if carbon-spewing automobiles were eliminated? Of course. But get real.
The city of Olympia's proposed parking reductions for new construction promote …
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The Olympia Planning Commission held a public hearing on Monday, March 20, to discuss proposed parking code amendments that would reduce parking requirements for residential uses, including for …
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The Port of Olympia Commission decided to place a mixed-use office building called the Marine Waterfront Center near the Swantown Marina on Monday, March 20. Port Commissioner Joe Downing was the …
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Five individuals known to have occupied a single-family residence at 511 7th Avenue SE escaped a “total loss” fire on Saturday afternoon.
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Usage of the car-sharing service Vanpool has increased in multiple ways in Thurston County, Vanpool Manager Cindy Waterhouse reported to the Intercity Transit Authority (IT) reported on …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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3/20/23
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In a meeting on March 16, the Olympia Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee discussed an update on the Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Plan and the environmental impact statement.
The area known …
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Olympia's Finance Committee has started looking at viable options to provide a revenue stream for the city's Climate Program.
At the committee meeting held Wednesday, March 15, Olympia Climate …
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Thurston County Community Planning will hold four (4) community informational meetings from March 24 - April 7, 2023. County staff will provide information, answer questions, and collect feedback …
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3/16/23
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Members of the Council of Neighborhood Associations (CNA) spoke against the proposed reduction of parking requirements for new residential construction, particularly zero parking minimum in some …
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