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.
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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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Olympia Daily Brief: Public Safety, Schools, and Capitol Activity
Olympia, WA — February 6, 2026 — Police arrest suspects after a freeway chase, the school board advances a safety levy, and lawmakers debate transparency bills.