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The “Inspire Olympia” Cultural Access Program Ad Hoc Committee convened last December 6 for its “vision exercise meeting.”
Visioning Exercise for Cultural Access Olympia derives additional inputs for arts accessibility
The Olympia Cultural Access Program Ad Hoc Committee convened last Tuesday, December 6, for its third meeting labeled as a “vision exercise meeting.” According to the city’s … more
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Olympia school board holding its elections. The elected board officials will serve one full year, starting December 2022 to December 2023.
Olympia School District Board elects new officials for the 2023 term
Former Vice President Darcy Huffman was appointed as the new Olympia School District (OSD) board president for 2023. The election was done during OSD’s annual reorganization during its … more
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Olympia Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for a five-story building at 727 Adams Street SE on December 7, 2022.
Live/work studio building proposal reviewed by Olympia Site Plan Committee
The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee, on Wednesday, December 7, heard a proposal for developing a 3,800-square-foot land at 727 Adams Street SE with a five-story building for studio … more
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At the Olympia City Council meeting on December 6, 2022, councilmembers unanimously approved grants for five organizations.
Olympia City Council approves five art grants for 2023
Olympia's City Council approved the Grants to Arts and Culture Organizations (GACO) for 2023. The Arts Commission recommended five organizations to be funded - some of whom work with underserved … more
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The community workgroup received a standing ovation from Olympia councilmembers for completing its work for the Reimagining Public Safety during the city council meeting on December 6, 2022.
Olympia community workgroup concludes Reimagining Public Safety work; city council accepts recommendations
The Olympia City Council, on Tuesday, December 6, formally accepted the community workgroup's recommendation for the Reimagining Public Safety project. The city council also recognized Strategic … more
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In a meeting held Thursday, December 8, 2022, the Olympia Arts Commission approved the modified design concept for the Martin Way and Pacific Avenue Art Crossing project.
Olympia Arts Commission approves sculpture concepts dubbed ‘tree’ and ‘roots’
Olympia Arts Commission approved the modified art pieces for Martin Way and Pacific Avenue Art Crossing project that was previously sent back following community members’ … more
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Oly Town Artesians' goalie Matt Stalnik diving for a save against the Everett City's attack.
Oly Town Artesians short on the comeback, handed first loss of the season
The magical unbeaten streak of the Oly Town Artesians FC in the 22-23 Washington Inland Soccer League (WISL) season came to a heartbreaking end Saturday evening, after league newcomers Everett City … more
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The scales of justice represent the balance between fairness and injustice.
Man allegedly assaults good Samaritan, kicks Olympia officer
A Rainier man was charged with a felony and a gross misdemeanor after allegedly assaulting a stranger who offered to help him and later kicking an Olympia police officer. Cade Arlington Dausener, … more
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Council member Leatta Dahlhoff, a member of the RFA planning committee, defended the merits of forming the Olympia-Tumwater Fire Authority, during a meeting held on December 6, 2022.
Tumwater city council unanimously votes to send RFA decision to voters
The Tumwater City Council yesterday unanimously approved a joint resolution with Olympia, putting the formation of a Regional Fire Authority (RFA) to a public vote. The special election is set to … more
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All seven councilmembers participated in the vote to ask voters to approve a Regional Fire Authority at the Olympia City Council meeting on December 6, 2022.
Olympia city council votes to move regional fire authority proposal to voters
In a 6-1 vote last night, the Olympia City Council adopted a joint resolution with Tumwater to form a regional fire protection authority, its operations and finance plans, including the imposition of … more
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Seven community members, including former Olympia Mayor Bob Jacobs, above, participated in the public hearing for the proposed Regional Fire Authority at the Olympia City Council meeting held December 6, 2022.
Olympia community speaks against RFA: 'Manufactured crisis'
At last night’s city council meeting, Olympia Mayor Cheryl Selby opened the public hearing before the councilmembers voted on the joint resolution with Tumwater, which allowed the formation of … more
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The Olympia and Tumwater fire and emergency services infrastructure is the push of the plan for the proposed Regional Fire Authority.
Letter to Olympia City Council opposes proposed regional fire authority
Larry Dzieza sent this to the Olympia City Council earlier today.  Dear Olympia City Council, I believe I have followed the development of the proposed Regional Fire Authority (RFA) more … more
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Olympia's strategic project manager Amy Buckler of the Economic Development Department spoke at the Planning Commission meeting on December 5, 2022. She discussed an update on Olympia Strong, which aims to develop strategies to support the economic strength of the city residents.
Olympia Strong identifies 7 focused areas to develop a strong economy
Olympia's Economic Development Department has identified seven focus areas to help the city develop a strong and inclusive economy over the next 20 years, strategic project manager Amy Buckler … more
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The Olympia and Tumwater fire and emergency services infrastructure is the push of the plan for the proposed Regional Fire Authority.
Both Olympia and Tumwater city councils to hold public hearings about the proposed RFA tomorrow
The Olympia City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Regional Fire Authority (RFA) plan, which – if approved by the voters – will merge Olympia and Tumwater's fire … more
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During the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee meeting on November 30, 2022, the property owner presented the project overview to build three fourplexes at 500 Deschutes Parkway SW.
Olympia landowner seeking to build fourplexes on Deschutes Parkway property
The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission hearing on a project at 500 Deschutes Parkway SW with three housing fourplexes. According to the property owner and applicant for the … more
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Karen Reed, a consultant for the plan Regional Fire Authority, updated the public on the new FBC cost. At a public hearing held Monday, November 14, 2022, she presented tables reflecting the lower weights and FBC cost under Option 5. 
Olympia’s worst idea: the proposed Regional Fire Authority
The proposed Regional Fire Authority (RFA) plan would eliminate both Olympia and Tumwater Fire Departments.  Olympians and Tumwaterites would, in the future, rely upon a new governmental … more
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Thomas Architecture Studios presented a project proposal for redeveloping a small parcel at 314 Capitol Way North that would connect with the Market Flats apartment building under re-construction. The left image shows the building from the east-west alley; the image on the right shows the buildings viewed from Capitol Way.
Less than a year after fire destroyed three downtown buildings, a new plan would add more apartments there
Less than a year ago, a fire destroyed the Market Flats mixed-use building under construction downtown, as well as its two neighboring buildings. A new plan would add more new apartments and join … more
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Hearing Examiner Mark Scheibmeir assessed the application for a Reasonable Use Exception (RUE) of a residence at 1203 Bowman Avenue NW on Monday.
Olympia hearing examiner considering reasonable use exception for construction of residence at Bowman Ave
City of Olympia Hearing Examiner Mark Scheibmeir assessed the application for a Reasonable Use Exception (RUE) for a planned residence at 1203 Bowman Avenue NW, on Monday, November 28. The … more
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Olympia Housing Program specialist Christa Lenssen updated the Social Justice and Equity Committee on housing initiatives at a meeting held Monday, November 28, 2022.
Olympia's social justice committee to focus on housing discrimination and better access to housing
Olympia's Housing Program specialist Christa Lenssen updated the Social Justice and Equity Commission on housing initiatives as the commission is eyeing putting together education and outreach … more
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At a meeting held Monday, November 28, 2022, Olympia's Social Justice and Equity Committee started working on the process of evaluating seven proposals for discrimination assessment.
Olympia receives 7 proposals for discrimination assessment
The Social Justice and Equity Commission, on Monday, November 28, received seven proposals for a discrimination assessment, according to Diversity, Equity and Inclusive program manager Tobi … more
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