Olympia council starts review of worker affordability policies
The Olympia City Council approved a phased review of worker affordability and workplace protections, with possible policy decisions targeted for March 2027.
Olympia, WA
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Olympia schools prepare for Aug. 6 discussion of possible consolidations and potential bond
Olympia school officials will review enrollment, finances, facilities and school configuration Aug. 6 as they develop a possible fall recommendation and consider a potential Feb. 9, 2027, bond.
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State investigators continue probe into fatal April use-of-force incident in Olympia
Washington’s Office of Independent Investigations is continuing its investigation into a fatal April 28 use-of-deadly-force incident in Olympia involving the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office.
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Olympia council approves phased review of workers’ affordability and protections
The Olympia City Council unanimously approved a three-phase review on July 14, setting research, study and public-listening milestones that run through March 2027.
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Washington State Senior Games schedule Olympia events beginning Aug. 6
The 2026 Washington State Senior Games are scheduled for Aug. 6-15, with events listed at The Olympia Center and women’s doubles set for the opening day.
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Olympia City Council weighs future of waste-removal service amid privatization debate
Olympia’s City Council held meetings July 28 and July 30 as a public debate continued over whether the city’s waste-removal service should remain public or be outsourced. Available records do not establish that the council has taken a final vote.
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Olympia schedules Festival of the St̓əč̓as community culture event for Aug. 14
The Festival of the St̓əč̓as is scheduled for Aug. 14 at Heritage Park, with programming focused on Squaxin culture, the Deschutes Estuary and community outreach.
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ArtsWA board schedules virtual Aug. 4 meeting
The Washington State Arts Commission board is scheduled to meet virtually on Aug. 4, 2026, according to an official ArtsWA board meeting packet.
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Olympia’s 478-unit West Bay Yards project wins approval after appeal is denied
A 478-apartment development proposed for Olympia’s West Bay waterfront can move forward after its approval was upheld and an appeal was denied, according to reporting published July 25.
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Spokane Lawmaker Exit, State Tax Debate and PFAS Plan Lead Local Government Headlines
Spokane, WA – April 3, 2026 – Major shifts in state politics and a new PFAS water mandate are shaping Spokane’s policy and budget outlook.
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Spokane Officials Face Tax Debate, Water Cleanup Order and New Legislative Shakeup
Spokane, WA – April 2, 2026 – State tax votes, West Plains water cleanup plans and a key legislative departure are shaping Spokane’s policy landscape.
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Seattle Lawmakers Advance Tax, Foster Care Reform and City Budget Priorities
Seattle, WA – March 27, 2026 – State lawmakers advance a millionaires tax, foster care funding reform, and Seattle outlines new budget and policy priorities.
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Seattle Headlines: Wealth Tax Vote, Renton Condo Fire, Light Rail Nears I-90 Launch
Seattle, WA – March 21, 2026 – Lawmakers advance a new wealth tax, a deadly Renton condo fire displaces families, and light rail prepares to cross I-90.
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Spokane Headlines: Tax Debate, Clean Water Order, Election Shift, Valley Fire
Spokane, WA – March 17, 2026 – Lawmakers advance a new tax plan, state orders PFAS cleanup, a key rep steps aside, and crews contain a Valley fire.
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Millionaires Tax Advances, Deadly Renton Fire, and Crowded House Race Lead Seattle Headlines
Seattle, WA – March 17, 2026 – Lawmakers advance a millionaires tax as a deadly Renton fire displaces families and a crowded House race takes shape.
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Tax Vote Advances, Deadly Fire Displaces Families, Crowded House Race Emerges
Seattle, WA – March 16, 2026 – Lawmakers advance a millionaires tax, a deadly Renton condo fire displaces families, and a crowded House race unfolds.
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Seattle Headlines: Tax Vote, Renton Fire, Health Care Funding Fight
Seattle, WA – March 13, 2026 – State lawmakers advance a millionaires tax, a deadly Renton condo fire displaces families, and advocates rally to protect health care funding.
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Millionaires Tax Advances, Deadly Renton Fire, Foster Care Reform Lead Seattle Headlines
Seattle, WA – March 12, 2026 – Lawmakers advance a millionaires tax, a deadly Renton condo fire displaces families, and foster care reform clears the Senate.
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Legislative Deadline Hits Tacoma ICE Oversight; Dome Hosts State Basketball
Tacoma, WA – March 7, 2026 – A key bill tied to Tacoma’s ICE facility stalls in Olympia as the Dome hosts state basketball and local auctions move ahead.
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Seattle Morning Briefing: Millionaires Tax Showdown, Repro Funding Fight, Renton Fire Fallout
Seattle, WA – February 22, 2026 – Lawmakers advance a high-stakes millionaires tax, advocates rally over abortion access, and Renton recovers from deadly fire.
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Seattle Local Briefing: Tax Fight, Fire Tragedies, and a Crowded House Race
Seattle, WA – February 19, 2026 – Lawmakers advance a millionaire tax, deadly Renton-area fires shake neighbors, and a northwest Seattle House race heats up.
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Seattle Morning Briefing: Millionaires Tax Advances, Renton Fire Tragedy, Beloved Reptile Zoo Closes
Seattle, WA — February 17, 2026 — Lawmakers advance a new tax on millionaires, Renton mourns a deadly condo fire, and Monroe’s Reptile Zoo closes for good.