OSD Superintendent Patrick Murphy presented a school consolidation timeline at an Aug.
6 meeting amid falling enrollment; he will propose a plan in September and a school closure vote is set for November + aimed at addressing funding challenges and enriching learning environments.
Olympia Federal Savings reported Q1 results with over $1 billion in assets and a $11 million gain since April 1.
The bank’s net loans grew $6.8 million + investments and cash jumped $2.7 million, with CEO Josh Deck noting improved cost efficiency and community service on Aug. 5.
Work on the Washington State Capitol Campus pedestrian bridge in Olympia begins Monday, Aug.
10 and will run through mid-October — the project will reduce travel lanes and sidewalks along Capitol Way S to support safe detours.
Swire ended its 95-acre lease with Port of Olympia at the Regional Airport after sending a termination notice on July 23.
Port staff said at an Aug. 3 meeting that they will notify CRG, which may lease part of the land for 10 years when a habitat plan is approved.
Bettergoods pistachio nut butter sold at Walmart was recalled in Washington (and 18 other states) after a Florida inspection detected salmonella on July 17; customers were urged to discard or return the product.
The City of Olympia has launched a grant program offering up to $5,000 for youth-led environmental projects during the 2026-27 school year, with applications open until Sept.
15. A free brainstorming event is scheduled at Harbor House on Aug. 27 (4-6 p.m.).
On July 29, the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee reviewed a nonprofit's proposal to convert a vacant veterinary clinic at 902 Union Ave SE into transitional housing for 10-15 residents; the plan offers support services and may qualify for affordable housing incentives while incurring an estimated $16,000 in additional sewer charges.
Construction for sidewalk and utility work at Daley Arts Center is beginning this week and will affect pedestrian and motorist routes until early Oct.
City flaggers, detours and signage will guide traffic on 5th Avenue SE, Eastside St SE, Legion Way SE and Quince St SE.
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