Friday, October 2, 2026
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Some 300 Tenino-area residents met for two hours on Sunday to hear from three public officials and each other about the planned sex-offender residence expected to open this Wednesday in a …
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission hearing on a proposal for remodeling a building at 606 Union Avenue SE into a restaurant and a retail shop.
In the narrative submitted …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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1/30/23
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The Olympia School District (OSD) had a meeting last Thursday, January 26, to discuss what actions can be taken to address the budget deficit, bringing community members to voice their worries, …
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Lacey City Council discussed adopting an ordinance on using compost products in planning government-funded projects or soliciting and reviewing bids for such projects.
Public Works Management …
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By JC Medina
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1/27/23
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Thurston County Manager Ramiro Chavez said the county has drafted three strategies to address the ongoing community concerns on the planned housing project for sex offenders in Tenino.
Chavez said …
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Olympia City received 86 applications for various city advisory boards, including 32 applicants for the newly-established Cultural Access Program, the city's Strategic Communications Director Kellie …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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1/26/23
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Olympia and Thurston County’s Planning Commissions collaborated on Wednesday, January 25, to approve and forward a joint Urban Growth Area (UGA) Comprehensive Plan to the Olympia City …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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1/26/23
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission hearing on the Bailey's Inn phase 2 project, which proposed constructing a five-story residential building with 89 units at 3337 Martin Way …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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1/26/23
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To encourage citizens to acknowledge and celebrate the importance of reading, Lacey proclaims the month of February as “Lacey Loves to Read” month.
During the meeting on January 19, …
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The Housing Authority of Thurston County (HATC) is considering purchasing Tumwater Inn on Capitol Boulevard and converting the motel to supportive housing for seniors, said HATC Executive Director …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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1/25/23
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The Olympia Planning Commission wants to have an open discussion with local housebuilders and developers to understand their hurdles in building affordable housing better as part of its work plan for …
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The Regional Fire Authority (RFA) Planning Committee appointed five people who will make up two committees that advocate or oppose the creation of the RFA, which is the subject of the voters' ballot …
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Olympia's Social Justice & Equity Commission met yesterday to discuss the police auditor's annual report and roles.
In December last year, the commission was tasked with evaluating …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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1/24/23
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The Port of Olympia commission amended a service agreement with federal lobbying firm Crossroads Strategies during a meeting on Monday, January 23, extending the contract’s term until the end …
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On its first reading, the Olympia City Council approved the property protection standards code amendment allowing flexibility in installing and using electric security fences in commercial and …
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Members of Thurston Youth Climate Coalition held a protest against plans to lease an airport property in Tumwater to Swire, a Coca-Cola bottler, during The Tumwater City Council meeting on Tuesday, …
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Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation Director Paul Simmons informed the Olympia Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) that the aquatic facility construction is still in its early stages …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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1/20/23
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Thurston County’s Regional Housing Council (RHC) announced that its application deadline for membership in two of its advisory boards would close on Monday, January 23.
According to the RHC …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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1/19/23
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More than 30 residents aired their opposition to a planned housing project for sex offenders in Tenino during the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, January 17.
Residents, composed …
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The Olympia City Council, on Tuesday, January 17, unanimously approved a resolution supporting the Olympia Tumwater Fire Authority ballot proposition No. 1 concerning the formation of a regional fire …
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