Friday, October 2, 2026
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The Olympia Arts Commission has approved the proposed mural that will be painted at the Olympia Senior Center. The mural will be the first large art piece that depicts aging and seniors in the city …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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5/15/23
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Safelite AutoGlass is eyeing the previous Mattress Firm location at 2415 Capital Mall Drive SW as the possible new site for an auto glass repair shop.
At the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee …
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The Olympia City Council signed two proclamations for May 2023, celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month.
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Olympia seeks community members' feedback and participation in updating the city's Comprehensive Plan 2045 through the survey.
The survey asks the participants to review the Comprehensive Plan's …
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Teachers gathered on Thursday, May 11, to voice their sentiments on their job loss due to the Olympia School District (OSD)’s current reduction measures, which were revealed to them during …
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Permanent supportive housing will soon be constructed along Franz Anderson Road after Olympia selected the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) to complete the project.
Affordable Housing Program …
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The Tumwater City Council voted 6-1 to confirm the appointment of Lisa Parks as the next city administrator on Tuesday, May 9.
Parks is currently the executive services director at the Port of …
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) officially proclaimed May 7 to May 13 as Public Service Recognition Week.
The BOCC said the week is a chance to honor the contributions of …
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The Thurston County Board of Health (BOH) joined the nation in celebrating the selfless contributions of nurses as it proclaimed National Nurses Week from May 6 to May 12.
The BOH announced this …
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By JC Medina
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5/11/23
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Community member Walter Jorgensen challenged Olympia City councilmembers to take a bus and experience other alternative modes of transportation before deciding on the parking code amendments, …
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At Tuesday's Olympia City Council meeting, the Heritage Commission honored seven individuals, places, and local organizations that have contributed to the community's heritage.
Recipients of …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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5/11/23
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The voter and candidacy registration deadline for the August 1 Primary Election is fast approaching.
The Thurston County Auditor has published election deadlines on this website. …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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5/10/23
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The Tumwater City Council authorized Mayor Debbie Sullivan to renew its jail services agreement with the Nisqually Indian Tribe to provide housing for the city’s inmates at the Nisqually …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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5/10/23
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Olympia's Community Livability and Public Safety Committee (CLPS) discussed its review of the Advisory Committee Roles and Expectations and Rules of Procedures at its meeting on April 26. The goal is …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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5/9/23
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Dr. Thelma Jackson has been recognized as Lacey's 'Ken Balsley Historian of the Year' as a significant part of the city's history month this year.
Jackson has been recognized for her extensive …
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By JC Medina
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5/9/23
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The Port of Olympia is working on plans to sell a parking lot on 608 Washington Street to LOTT Clean Water Alliance .
The Port Commission adopted a resolution declaring the property as surplus …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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5/9/23
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Tumwater City Council authorized Mayor Debbie Sullivan to sign a joint defense agreement with the city of Olympia on Tuesday, May 2, to address complaints filed by two area residents with the Public …
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Lacey Mayor Andy Ryder could not help but become emotional while awarding the city’s highest honor, the Spirit of Lacey Award, to the late Ken Balsley.
During the council meeting on …
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By JC Medina
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5/5/23
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Intercity Transit now has a formal cybersecurity plan, its chief information officer, Jason Aguero, reported to its board of directors on Wednesday, March 3.
According to the new policy, IT would …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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5/5/23
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Olympia is seeking proposals from qualified consultant teams to conduct research and provide recommendations, specifically in increasing the number of units permanently affordable to low-income …
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