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The time has come for the City of Olympia to Choose.
On February 9th, the Council will vote on a Comprehensive Plan amendment submitted by a grassroots coalition to remove a road planned to be …
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A “mob of about 30 people wearing black clothing” entered the lobby of Olympia’s downtown Red Lion Inn & Suites at approximately 11:00 am today, demanding to be housed and …
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The COVID-19 pandemic has dished up a steady serving of uncertainty — and in some instance, closures — for restaurants near and far. It was in that uncertainty that the folks at Octapas …
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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1/29/21
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Olympia School District’s board met via Zoom yesterday for a work session.
This work session was specifically devoted to the hybrid expansion plan and pandemic education response updates. …
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By Olivia Alvord
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1/22/21
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Olympia city officials recently finalized a lease with Olympia School District for a 5.5 acre plot of land near McLane Elementary School, which will be utilized as an off-leash dog park sometime …
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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1/21/21
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Olympia's Community Court was recently awarded a $400,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, which court officials plan to spend on increased housing, mental health and addiction services for …
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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1/19/21
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Griffin School District’s Board met for a work session on last night. Topics of conversation included discussion around an announcement of a hybrid learning model and a multi-tiered support …
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By Olivia Alvord
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1/14/21
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Last night’s Olympia city council meeting included approvals of the exclusive contract with Comcast, an Eastside Street Art Crossing Concept Plan and a labor agreement with the police …
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By Steven Gonzalez
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1/13/21
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The Olympia City Council is set to meet on Tue., Jan. 12 at 5:30 pm; the agenda includes renewing Comcast's exclusive franchise in the city.
The council will discuss other topics including the …
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The Olympia City Council on Tuesday interviewed the seven finalists vying for the vacant council position and, following a vote, selected Yen Huynh.
Huynh will fill Position #2 left by Jessica …
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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1/7/21
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Four more people were arrested in connection with the homicide of a 31-year-old Olympia man whose body was found on Sept. 15.
Today, a Thurston County Superior Court judge found probable cause to …
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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12/30/20
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![[CLICK TO ENLARGE] Olivia Salazar de Breaux presents a timeline for Olympia's Social Justice and Equity Advisory Commission during a Zoom meeting on Friday, Dec. 21, 2020.](https://beta.creativecirclecdn.com/jolt/medium/20201221-205052-Social%20Justice%20and%20Equity%20Advisory%20Commission%20Dec%2021%202020.png.jpg)
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People whose voices have gone unheard will be the ones steering a new commission designed to tackle equity and human rights issues in Olympia, city staff say.
A group tasked with forming …
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The Olympia School Board met yesterday evening at 6:00 p.m. to reflect on the latest in-person learning guidance issued by Gov. Jay Inslee and the Wash. Department of Health.
Since September 21, …
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By Olivia Alvord
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12/18/20
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An “unprecedented” number of people applied for a spot on the Olympia City Council to replace Mayor Pro Tem Jessica Bateman, who was elected to the State House of Representatives in …
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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12/18/20
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After five years on the Olympia City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Jessica Bateman presided over her last council meeting Tuesday evening.
In November, Bateman won the general election to become a state …
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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12/17/20
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The Olympia School Board of Directors met on Thursday, December 10 at 6:30 p.m. to approve the amended 2020-2022 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Olympia School District and the Olympia …
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By Olivia Alvord
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12/14/20
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One person was arrested following a reported shooting at the Capital Campus Saturday afternoon, Washington State Patrol reported.
The afternoon had been filled with clashing protestors — …
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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12/12/20
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That’s the approximate number of lights Whitney and Luke Bowerman have on their home in Olympia for this year’s Oly Lightstravaganza.
Oly Lightstravaganza has been steadily growing for …
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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12/9/20
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The Olympia City Council on Tuesday unanimously passed a group of amendments to city housing code, loosening restrictions on accessary dwelling units and allowing duplexes, triplexes and other dense …
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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12/9/20
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Authorities are still investigating a clash between protestors in downtown Olympia Saturday — a clash which lead to alleged gunfire and one arrest.
Christopher M. Guenzler, 27, was charged …
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By Cody Neuenschwander
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12/7/20
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