Thursday, October 1, 2026
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The Port of Olympia reported its financial report for the first quarter 2024.
Finance Director Tad Kopf presented the report to the Port Commission on Monday, June 2024. In contrast to past …
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The Thurston Regional Housing Council has implemented the Affordable Housing Capital Pipeline, which is a docket of affordable housing projects planned to be funded on a three-year schedule. …
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Tumwater’s Davis-Meeker Oak has been in the news lately, with passions running high on both sides. Here we are in 2024, hotly debating the value of a tree. We have millions of trees in Western …
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At the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee meeting on Wednesday, the Olympia Police Department presented its outreach services programs, which assist people experiencing crises.
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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6/28/24
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The North Thurston Public Schools’ (NTPS) Board of Directors voted on several policies and personnel changes in its June meeting. The board also approved updates on advanced academics policies …
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By Jeffrey Westbrook
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6/28/24
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At the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee meeting on Wednesday, Olympia's Economic Development Director Mike Reid provided an update on innovative workforce programs launched in …
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Port of Olympia staff shared updates on the progress of several capital improvement projects at the Olympia Regional Airport this year.
Capital Assets Program Manager James Sommer presented …
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In a move towards fostering an inclusive community, the Lacey Commission on Equity has approved a motion recommending that the Lacey City Council review and adopt the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, …
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The Port of Olympia is getting a new law firm to serve as its general counsel.
The Port Commission authorized Executive Director Alex Smith to sign a contract with Dickson Frohlich Phillips …
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Intercity Transit is in the process of rent ing a warehouse to support the renovation of its headquarters on Pattison Street in Olympia.
IT’s board of directors authorized General …
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Olympia announced plans to apply for a $40.9 million federal grant to help create a new affordable housing community in the area commonly called “The Jungle.” On Tuesday, June 18, …
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A group advocating for the protection of the Davis-Meeker Gary Oak tree released a statement alleging that an early email from Tumwater’s arborist, Kevin McFarland of South Urban Forestry, …
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Tumwater is set to hire Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture next month to begin designing a community center.
The Tumwater General Government Committee endorsed BRS Architecture’s contract …
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Olympia has started working to update its zoning code and housing ordinances to comply with new state laws regarding middle housing.
At Thursday's Land Use and Environment Committee meeting, …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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6/21/24
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Thurston County disagreed with the State Auditor’s Office (SAO) findings regarding its alleged noncompliance with state laws after a million-dollar administrative headquarters build-out and …
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The Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution forming the water resources advisory board, which will replace the existing storm and surface water advisory board.
The county …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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6/20/24
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Lacey is inviting local non-profit organizations to apply to use the Washington Center for the Performing Arts for one day in 2025 without paying the facility rental fee.
Non-profits interested …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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6/20/24
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Representatives from local nonprofits South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity and Homes First brought concerns over barriers they face when developing new affordable housing in Olympia, claiming that …
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A proposed housing development in Tumwater renewed negative commentaries regarding the state’s multifamily tax exemption program.
The proposed housing development will be the Rookery …
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