Intercity Transit reconsiders plan for Martin Way-Meridian Road roundabout Intercity Transit (IT) is reconsidering its plan to construct a roundabout on Martin Way and Merdian Road, according to an update by Development Director Peter Stackpole. The transportation …more By Jerome Tuaño|6/12/24|2 comments |
Intercity Transit outlines budget for new transit facility in West Olympia, other projects Intercity Transit’s board of directors adopted updated plans for the agency’s capital projects on Wednesday, June 5. The plans, packaged in its 2025-2029 capital improvement plan, contain …more By Jerome Tuaño|6/12/24 |
A bit of Father's Day history and events to share with the dad's in your life Father’s Day will be celebrated this weekend across our nation. Special meals, gatherings, and outings will be planned and prepared for dad, and gifts and cards purchased and wrapped. Lawn work …more By Kathleen Anderson|6/12/24 |
Trek Bicycle Olympia West burglarized, alleged thief attempted to flee from police In the early hours on May 14, the Olympia Police Department responded to a burglary at Trek Bicycle Olympia West, located at 1900 Harrison Avenue NW. ADT Security Services reported the incident …more By Darlanne Cruz|6/12/24|1 comment |
USL Women: Cox continues FC Olympia’s winning ways The Raphael Cox tenure in FC Olympia started business-as-usual for the club as he got his first USL W League win as their new head coach, with FC Olympia beating Tacoma Galaxy 3-0 at their perch last …more By Vince Zafra|6/11/24 |
Workshops coming for Olympia tenants and landlords The Olympia City Council passed a new ordinance in April, offering enhanced protections for renters. Effective May 21, 2024, this ordinance introduces changes aimed at improving the …more By Darlanne Cruz|6/10/24|3 comments |
Olympia School District lays out 2024-25 Professional Development Plan The Olympia School District (OSD) Board reviewed its 2024-2025 Professional Development (PD) Plan last Thursday, June 6. Superintendent Patrick Murphy said that the budget for PD matters …more By P. Jade Asumbrado|6/10/24|1 comment |
Nisqually Tribal Council joins with NTPS to celebrate Native education The combined North Thurston Public Schools Board of Directors and the Nisqually Tribal Council joint meeting focused on celebrating ways the school district and the tribe work in partnership with new …more By Jeffrey Westbrook|6/7/24|3 comments |
How Western Washington history explains the rise of hate groups It wasn’t immediately clear who challenged whom to a push-up contest at the Lewis County Pride festival in Centralia last June — the white supremacist or the Pride celebrant. It was a …more by Leah Sottile, High Country News|6/7/24|6 comments |
Law Enforcement Torch Run today for Special Olympics Washington Olympia police officers and Thurston County Sheriff's deputies once again teamed up for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics today. It's a fundraising event for Special Olympics …more Submitted by Lucy Hannigan-Ewing of Olympia|6/7/24 |
Raphael Cox replaces departing Ben Willis as FC Olympia women’s head coach FC Olympia announced on its website Wednesday afternoon that they are hiring Raphael Cox as the new head coach of the USL Women’s team of FC Olympia, replacing Ben Willis, who will now be a …more By Vince Zafra|6/7/24 |
Olympia Planning Commission seeks to prioritize pedestrian and biking plans The Olympia Planning Commission is pushing for bolder pedestrian and biking priorities as it expressed concerns that a draft update to the city’s transportation chapter of the comprehensive …more By Lorilyn Lirio|6/6/24|10 comments |
USL 2024: FC Olympia women continue win streak at road while men suffer losing woes The FC Olympia women’s side is still undefeated in the USL W League Northwest Division after they did light work in beating Oregon-based Capital FC Atletica in a 7-0 battering at their own …more By Vince Zafra|6/6/24 |
Olympia recognizes LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, June 29, 30 as Capital City Pride Weekend The Olympia City Council Olympia City Council signed a proclamation designating June 2024 as LGBTQIA+ PRIDE MONTH and June 29 and 30 as Capital City Pride Weekend. The month of June …more By Lorilyn Lirio|6/5/24|4 comments |
Puget Sound Energy to disconnect residents behind on payments, including vulnerable households On May 28, 2024, Washington state’s largest utility Puget Sound Energy (PSE) announced a new plan to disconnect residential customers who have past-due gas and electricity bills, as stated in a …more By P. Jade Asumbrado|6/4/24|4 comments |
Olympia committee reviews 304-unit affordable housing project on 9th Avenue SW The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee received a project proposal for a multifamily development at 3909 9th Avenue SW. On May 22, the committee reviewed the proposed development called …more By Lorilyn Lirio|6/4/24 |
Port of Olympia to fund local community projects in Bucoda, Rainier, Rochester and Tenino The Port of Olympia approved the distribution of its annual small cities and communities program grants to the cities of Bucoda, Rainier, Rochester and Tenino. The Port Commission …more By Jerome Tuaño|6/4/24|2 comments |
Closures on Union Avenue and Wheeler Avenue in Olympia starting this week Contractors will begin pouring new concrete sidewalks and curbs on Boulevard Road near the Union Avenue Pathway and Wheeler Avenue in Olympia starting this week. The work is related to …more 6/4/24|1 comment |
Proposed West Bayview Landing building project brings out Olympia residents advocating for ecological restoration before development On Wednesday, Olympia held an informational meeting on the West Bayview Landing project that would build 242 residential units and public amenities along the shoreline of Budd Inlet. Associate …more By Lorilyn Lirio|6/3/24|5 comments |
The Evergreen State College’s Alauna Carstens bags national All-American honors The Evergreen State College Track & Field Team ended the outdoor season with Alauna Carstens winning All-American honors, placing 7th out of 34 participants in the women’s 5000 meters in …more By Vince Zafra|6/3/24|1 comment |
