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Olympia and Thurston County’s Planning Commissions passed the motion to recommend adopting the amended Olympia joint plan, an element of the Thurston County comprehensive plan during an Olympia Planning Commission meeting on January 25, 2023.
Olympia and Thurston County partner for Urban Growth Area Comprehensive Plan
Olympia and Thurston County’s Planning Commissions collaborated on Wednesday, January 25, to approve and forward a joint Urban Growth Area (UGA) Comprehensive Plan to the Olympia City … more
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At a meeting held Wednesday, January 25, 2023, the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee reviewed Bailey's Inn phase 2 project at 3337 Martin Way.
Olympia Site Committee reviews Bailey's Inn project on Martin Way
The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission hearing on the Bailey's Inn phase 2 project, which proposed constructing a five-story residential building with 89 units at 3337 Martin Way … more
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At a meeting held Monday, January 23, 2023, the Olympia Planning Commission approved its work plan for 2023.
Olympia Planning Commission to take a deep dive discussion with builders on affordable housing hurdles
The Olympia Planning Commission wants to have an open discussion with local housebuilders and developers to understand their hurdles in building affordable housing better as part of its work plan for … more
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If there's any one game that can be truly called a world sport, it's football (err, soccer).
Fairhurst scores six as Oly Town FC retaliates against Everett City, 13-6
Carried by six goals from forward Jason Fairhurst, the Oly Town Artesians FC avenged their only loss of the season so far by thumping a distraught Everett City FC, 13-6, in the so-called … more
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The Regional Fire Authority (RFA) planning committee reconvened on Monday, January 23, 2023, to appoint five people for two committees –advocating or opposing the ballot measures.
Regional Fire Authority Planning Committee appoints 5 to advocate pro and con positions
The Regional Fire Authority (RFA) Planning Committee appointed five people who will make up two committees that advocate or oppose the creation of the RFA, which is the subject of the voters' ballot … more
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The Olympia Social Justice & Equity Commission had a meeting on January 23, 2023 to discuss the police auditor’s annual report and roles. Police auditor Tara L. Parker briefed the commission about the responsibilities of her office.
Police practice in Olympia: Which oversight model, and which consultant, will the city choose?
Olympia's Social Justice & Equity Commission met yesterday  to discuss the police auditor's annual report and roles. In December last year, the commission was tasked with evaluating … more
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Details of the Banyan Trails Timberlane residential project. Olympia's Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission conference on the Bayan Trails Timberlane project at 709 Sleater Kinney Road NE on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
Olympia Site Plan Committee reviews Bayan Trails housing project on Sleater Kinney Road NE
Bayan Trails Timberlane project was back on Olympia Site Plan Committee table for review on Wednesday, January 18. The proposal was previously to develop 243 multifamily units on a more than 13-acre … more
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At the Olympia City Council meeting on January 17, 2023, councilmembers unanimously approved code amendments expanding the use of electric fences in different zone districts.
Olympia discusses allowing electrified security fences in commercial and industrial districts
On its first reading, the Olympia City Council approved the property protection standards code amendment allowing flexibility in installing and using electric security fences in commercial and … more
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Glen Anderson protests at Sylvester Park on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, a few months into the pandemic. Shown l-r: Bob Ziegler, Glen Anderson, Richard Gaines and Step. Anderson has protested against nuclear weapons at Sylvester Park every Wednesday since March 5, 1980.
Anti-nuke group to hold celebration in Olympia Sunday
An Olympia-based organization is calling on community members to celebrate a treaty to ban nuclear weapons. The Olympia Coalition to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (OCANW) is inviting the public to … more
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Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation Director Paul Simmons briefing the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee on the aquatic facility construction during the committee’s meeting last Thursday, January 19.
Olympia aquatic facility still in ‘early stages,’ says park director
Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation Director Paul Simmons informed the Olympia Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) that the aquatic facility construction is still in its early stages … more
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Photo shows the suspect's car.
Sex offender allegedly rams into patrol vehicles while escaping arrest
A sex offender allegedly crashed into two patrol vehicles while attempting to escape arrest. The male suspect had an escape warrant for failure to register as a sex offender, the Thurston County … more
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission conference for the proposed Nisqually Healing Center at 3663 Pacific Avenue SE on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. The building will house what the tribe calls a “Substance Use Disorder Integrated Care Clinic, to include “medication-assisted treatment” (MAT), basing it on “a successful model created by the Swinomish Tribe that has reduced deaths by 50 percent.”
Nisqually Indian Tribe proposing to build substance-abuse treatment clinic in Olympia
The Nisqually Indian Tribe proposed building a facility on a 53,660-square-foot parcel at 3663 Pacific Avenue SE during apresubmission conference with the the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee … more
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If there's any one game that can be truly called a world sport, it's football.
Artesians breeze past Portland Blacktails FC, 17-6, as WISL returns to Olympia
Oly Town Artesians FC opened the year with a resounding 17-6 hammering of the lowly Portland Blacktails FC as Western Indoor Soccer League action returns home at the Evergreen State College Saturday … more
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"America's jails and prisons have become de-facto mental health providers, at great cost to the well-being of people with mental health conditions." ~ National Alliance on Mental Illness
Man accused of unprovoked assault on transit supervisor
A man was arrested after allegedly punching an Intercity Transit supervisor in the face unprovoked. Olympia police arrested a man who is in his mid 20’s on January 11 after a reported … more
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At the Olympia City Council meeting held Tuesday, January 17, 2023, councilmembers voted not to grant the $25,000 award to Capital Lakefair allegedly for discriminating against a teenage girl with a disability.
Capital Lakefair accused of discrimination; Olympia cancels $25,000 award
The Olympia City Council approved its Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's (LTAC) recommendation to fund 24 programs, except for Capital Lakefair, which was accused of discriminating against a teenage … more
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The Olympia City Council passed a resolution supporting the Olympia Tumwater Fire Authority ballot proposition No. 1 during the council meeting held Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
Olympia City Council supports regional fire authority ballot proposition
The Olympia City Council, on Tuesday, January 17, unanimously approved a resolution supporting the Olympia Tumwater Fire Authority ballot proposition No. 1 concerning the formation of a regional fire … more
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Many of the students planted in 2-person teams.
Middle-school students amass to restore west Olympia forest on MLK Day
In an annual tribute for Martin Luther King Day, students at Thurgood Marshall Middle School from the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades volunteered throughout Olympia on Friday,  January 13 to plant … more
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The Olympia School Board District (OSD) held its regular board meeting last Thursday, January 12, to discuss financial and enrollment matters.
Olympia school board expects kindergarten enrollment to decline next school year
The Olympia School Board District (OSD) held its regular board meeting last Thursday, January 12, to discuss a potential decline in enrollment in the district. Jennifer Priddy, assistant … more
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At a presubmission conference held Wednesday, January 11, 2023, Olympia's Site Plan Committee reviewed a mixed-use building project proposal on Harrison Avenue.
Mixed-use commercial and housing units proposed on Harrison Avenue
Olympia’s Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for a mixed-use building with commercial units and six apartment units at 2309 Harrison Avenue NW on Wednesday, January 11. The project … more
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Rape suspect extradited to Thurston County for prosecution.
Rape suspect to face trial in Thurston County for allegedly attacking women across the country
A serial rapist was uncovered by an Olympia police officer last year will be extradited to Thurston County for prosecution. The Olympia Police Department said an officer temporarily assigned to … more
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