Natural gas regulations could be on WA ballot in November

17 May 2024, 6:01 am

The new ballot initiative has the support of Let's Go Washington, the group supporting the slate of GOP-backed measures that will appear on the fall ballot.... Read More »

Thurston County failed to seek bids for equipment, remodel of Olympia office, audit finds

17 May 2024, 12:00 am

Thurston County did not comply with state law when it used millions of dollars to remodel and equip its administrative headquarters, a state audit found. The audit findings relate to improvement made ...... Read More »

Washington advocates highlight LGBTQ+ elders

16 May 2024, 4:59 pm

May 16 is Honor Our LGBTQ+ Elders Day according to the Washington State LGBTQ Commission. It highlights a part of the queer community that advocates say is ...... Read More »

Washington initiatives' supporters, opponents make case to voters as campaigns begin

16 May 2024, 12:47 pm

With years of progressive programs and billions of dollars on the line, supporters and opponents of three Washington ballot measures prepare to bring their campaigns before voters. After enacting ...... Read More »

Pet Lovers Get Ready To Unleash the Fun, Creativity, and Cuteness at the 92nd Annual Olympia Pet Parade

16 May 2024, 9:54 am

Pet lovers of all ages and their furry friends are invited to join in the excitement as the Hands On Children’s Museum hosts the beloved Pet Parade on June 22 at 10:30 a.m. at LoveOly SummerFest in ...... Read More »

Capital City Marathon is this weekend in Olympia. Here are some streets to keep in mind

15 May 2024, 4:32 pm

The annual Capital City Marathon will bring road closures and traffic delays to Olympia this weekend. The event, which is comprised of multiple races, will include a Kids’ Run at Heritage Park ...... Read More »

Washington unemployment rate remained the same in April

15 May 2024, 11:16 am

Washington’s unemployment rate remained 4.8% in April according to the Washington Employment Security Department.... Read More »

Two studies ranked Washington among the top 10 best states for working moms, here’s why

15 May 2024, 12:00 am

Working moms made up 74% of the workforce in 2023, but how does Washington compare to other states in terms of supporting them?... Read More »

Sex offender charged on two counts of rape in Olympia pleads not guilty

14 May 2024, 11:26 am

Jerome Lamont Shumate was charged May 3 with two counts of first-degree rape, one count of second-degree rape and one count of second-degree assault. The 43-year-old is held on $750,000 bail.... Read More »

FC Olympia Artesians: Community Driven Soccer with International Flair

14 May 2024, 1:36 am

Soccer, or football to the rest of the world, has been around for thousands of years. In the United States, 14 million people – and 2.5 million kids – played in 2023 alone. Locally, fans rally around ...... Read More »

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