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A felted artwork the size of a postcard.
14th annual Fine Art Postcard Exhibition returns to Leonor R. Fuller Gallery 
Leonor R. Fuller Gallery at the South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is hosting the 14th annual Fine Art Postcard Exhibition from Jan. 6 to Feb. 7, 2025, with the theme “Forgotten … more
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Ron Jones, senior planner with Public Works Waste Resources, explained that the changes to the language of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan are not to abandon the zero-waste vision but to clarify the plan. 
Olympia pushes for mandatory approach to recycling and waste reduction
Council member Clark Gilman criticized the removal of zero-waste language in the draft utilities chapter of the city's 2045 Comprehensive Plan update at the Olympia City Council study session on … more
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Sylvanna Niehuser, Director of Parks Planning and Maintenance, presented the parks department's list of 10-year accomplishments and challenges at the Olympia City Council study session on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024.
Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation Department highlights accomplishments and challenges 
The Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation Department presented its list of 10-year accomplishments and discussed challenges, such as public safety, climate change, equity issues and funding large-scale projects.   more
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Some homeless individuals have complained that they lose all of their possessions when they are arrested, particularly when those possessions are in a shopping cart. A homeless person's possessions are shown on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024.
A question of possession
Editor’s note: All individuals interviewed consented to be quoted in this article. Most of the individuals preferred to remain anonymous.  An anonymous homeless woman with two shopping … more
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What’s happening this weekend— breakfast with Santa and holiday festivities
Enjoy a breakfast with Santa or visit one of the Christmas fundraisers and activities.   Signing Santa , Friday, December 6, 6 – 8 p.m. The Signing Santa program, presented by the … more
Board of County Commissioners of Thurston County Tuesday, December 3, during the public meeting.
Thurston County Ballot Processing Center to get $3 million makeover
The Thurston County Board of Commissioners approved a $3,069,000 contract to remodel the Ballot Processing Center. more
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City of Olympia Planner Jackson Ewing presented a map showing the location of a proposed nine-lot short plat development project site, which is just north of Martin Way and east of the Chehalis Western Trail.
Proposed short plat development along Martin Way E faces wetland delineation and transportation hurdles
The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission conference for a proposed nine-lot short plat development at 3900 Martin Way E.    In the narrative, the proposed project … more
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Gloria Towne and her company, All Around Towne Photography, won “Best of South Sound for 2024” in Photography.
All Around Towne Photography — pups and Santa pictures
How time flies, it’s hard to believe Christmas is only 21 days away but it’s not too late to get your Christmas photos in time for Christmas.  If you are thinking hard on what to get … more
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Olympia's senior planner David Ginther provided an overview of the planned action ordinance on the Capital Mall Triangle subarea project. The ordinance would introduce a height bonus of up to 130 feet for affordable housing projects that dedicate at least 30 percent of units to people earning 80 percent or less of the area's median income.
Olympia Planning Commission reviews planned ordinance to reshape Capital Mall Triangle area 
The Olympia Planning Commission weighed in on a planned action ordinance that would pave the way for redevelopment of the Capital Mall Triangle area, which includes allowing taller buildings and more flexible parking requirements. more
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This image is of the shield that every officer in the Olympia Police Department wears or carries.
Olympia issues call for proposals for Civilian Police Auditor 
Olympia has announced plans to strengthen its police oversight system as it requested a proposal from a potential Civilian Police Auditor. The role involves overseeing investigations of use-of-force … more
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Retiring Olympia Councilmember Lisa Parshley
Olympia launches application process for city council seat; deadline is Dec. 13 
Olympia has opened the applications for City Councilmember Position #5. The seat will be vacant on Dec. 31  when Councilmember Lisa Parshley transitions to her new role as state … more
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The 5th Annual Joy and Justice Book and Gift Giveaway for children aged 3-17 accepts cash, new and unwrapped toys, stocking stuffers, Christmas candy, and gently used kids’ books.
Joy and Justice Book and Gift Giveaway this December now accepting cash, in-kind donations 
The 5 th  Annual Joy and Justice Book and Gift Giveaway for kids will be held on December 16-18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Evergreen Vista Apartments Community Center.   The community … more
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Manny Nicasio was selected for this season’s All-Conference First Team in men’s soccer.
Evergreen College's Nicasio, Foley, get nods in All-Cascade Collegiate Conference
After the end of collegiate soccer’s regular season this fall, two players from The Evergreen State College received plaudits in the 2024 All-Cascade Collegiate Conference honors after their … more
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The team at Crossed Paws Bakery, includes owner Lenore Tetreault-Cuskelly (right), and staff member Nicole (left) and four others.  
Getting to know Crossed Paws Bakery
As you can probably tell from this column's headline this week, we are going to talk about Crossed Paws Bakery, which makes healthy natural pet treats right here in Olympia for dogs and cats.  … more
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Lucendy Perez flies for a spike for Evergreen State College.
Geoducks Parker and Perez receive 2024 All-Conference Honorable mentions
After the conclusion of the volleyball season this fall, Molly Packer and Lucendy Perez of The Evergreen State College were given Honorable mentions in the 2024 All-Cascade Collegiate Conference … more
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Sylvana Niehuser, director of parks planning and maintenance, discusses updates to the ad valorem tax levy and $5.77 million budget for 2025.
Olympia Metropolitan Park District Board adopts 2025-26 budget, tax levy
The Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Board approved its $5.77 million budget for 2025 and finalized the ad valorem tax levy on Tuesday, November 19, after incorporating updated figures from … more
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Land Use and Environment Committee, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Olympia's Housing Program specialist, Christa Lenssen, briefed the committee on rental screening and homeownership initiatives.
Olympia committee weighs policy proposals to strengthen tenant protections and expand housing options 
The Olympia Land Use and Environment Committee weighed a series of policy proposals on Thursday, Nov. 21 aimed at further improving tenant protections and creating new pathways to homeownership. … more
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Evergreen State’s Max Baeder led the men’s cross country team with a 47th place finish in the George Oja Invite in Salem.
Baeder and Schwenneker lead Evergreen cross country teams again ahead of conference championships 
The Evergreen State College's cross country teams competed in their last invitational run before the Cascade Collegiate Conference Championship, taking part in the George Oja Invite hosted by … more
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Olympia Economic Development Director Mike Reid proposes temporarily setting the PBIA assessment rate to $0 in 2025.
Olympia to review downtown improvement area program next year
The Olympia City Council approved a resolution on Tuesday to suspend the city's Parking and Business Improvement Area (PBIA) assessment rate and comprehensively evaluate the program's structure. … more
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FC Olympia has announced the appointment of their former player, Kellyn Green-Farrell, as their USL W head coach.
Former Artesians captain Kellyn Green (Farrell) appointed as FC Olympia women’s head coach 
FC Olympia announced on its website last Tuesday that former player Kellyn Green-Farrell has been promoted to head coach of the Artesians' USL W League squad for the upcoming 2025 season. She will … more
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