Friday, October 2, 2026
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To address the loss of farmland in the city and the gap in the food system, Olympia is seeking experienced design consultants to prepare an agri-park feasibility study to determine the viability of …
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Applications for Olympia’s new advisory board due in ten days
Olympia is reminding interested community members to apply for a seat on the city’s Cultural Access Program Advisory …
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1/3/23
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Tumwater had no adequate internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting, according to an audit report released by the state auditor on Thursday, December 29.
“Our audit found …
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) made critical decisions over the past year to address major concerns of the residents amid the growing population and adapting to the new normal. …
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By JC Medina
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12/30/22
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Investigation clears Commissioner Harding from conflict of interest
Port commissioners authorized a probe into Commissioner Amy Evans Harding’s alleged conflict of interest as a broker for …
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Sullivan becomes Tumwater’s first female mayor
Debbie Sullivan was sworn into office as the first female mayor of Tumwater during a face-to-face ceremony on January 4. She won the 2021 …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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12/29/22
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The City of Olympia announced that its offices will close early tomorrow, December 30, with several of its offices remaining closed the day after New Year’s Day.
In its press release, the …
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12/29/22
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Olympia and Lacey are looking for community members who will fill vacant posts on both cities’ advisory boards.
Cultural Access Advisory Board vacancies
Olympia is currently seeking …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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12/29/22
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Following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, Lacey shifted its focus to infrastructure investments and policy-making to address the city's growing population. Take a look back on some of the …
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By JC Medina
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12/27/22
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Olympia is looking for applicants for its new round of traffic box art.
Starting in 2015, the city holds a public voting competition where artists living in and around Olympia could submit a …
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Tumwater will start its work on Capitol Boulevard next year in an effort to address several traffic issues in the area.
“Though this construction will be particularly disruptive,” said …
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Arguably one of the highlights of this year was how Olympia renamed a park on East Bay Drive to acknowledge its history and try to mend ties with its people.
Originally called Priest Point Park, …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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12/23/22
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Olympia, Tumwater will have adjusted office hours during the holiday, while some Lacey facilities will be closed because of coming weather.
In a press release, Olympia stated that its city hall …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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12/22/22
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After three public hearings and various city meetings, Lacey City Council approved the 2023 budget, amounting to $182,069,133, with a total General Fund Budget of $64,159,814.
During the council …
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Olympia’s Cultural Access Ad Hoc Committee held a virtual meeting on Thursday, December 20, to discuss its potential program structure and survey.
Part of the meeting is the presentation of …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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12/21/22
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The Olympia City Council approved the legislative priorities for 2023, including continuing to support climate change, addressing homelessness and affordable housing, and supporting mental and …
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The Olympia City Council has approved a resolution that provides $550,120 in funding for Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) to continue to operate the existing 29 tiny houses in Plum Street …
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Olympia’s Land Use & Environment Committee (LUEC) discussed the 2023 Community Planning and Development (CPD) Work Program Update on Thursday, December 15.
The city staff annually …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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12/19/22
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The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) is set to identify actions and opportunities to improve their grant selection process during their remote …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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12/16/22
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Six nurses from the Providence St. Peter Hospital have taken the public comment avenue to inform the community of the current condition of the health institution, which they claimed "is in great …
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