Category Archives: News
Port of Olympia invites applicants for Citizens Advisory Committee alternates
The Port of Olympia Commission is seeking applicants for two alternates to the Port of Olympia Citizens Advisory Committee. When a regular committee member cannot complete their term, the Commission appoints an alternate to assume that term as a regular
Swantown Boatworks receives Certified Leadership Clean Boatyard Award
Clean Boating Foundation recognizes outstanding commitment to environmental responsibility. The Clean Boating Foundation has awarded its Certified Leadership Clean Boatyard award to Swantown Boatworks, which is owned and operated by the Port of Olympia. Earlier this year, the boatyard was
Arrests made in graffiti cases
The City of Olympia fights graffiti In the weeks leading up to May 1, 2012, buildings in downtown Olympia and the westside were victims of a rash of graffiti. City Hall, on 4th Avenue, was among the buildings targeted. Much
Apply for Leadership Thurston County
Still time to apply! There is still time to APPLY for the Leadership Thurston County class of 2013. Join over 450 informed, connected LTC graduates who are making Thurston County a great place to live, work and play. LTC is
Drive to Deliver
Introducing Olympia’s only all-out, no holds barred, lunch ’til late-night delivery service! Drive to Deliver is a brand new delivery service for the Olympia area. If we can order it, pick it up and it will fit in a car,
Harlequin offers improvisation acting class for students
Harlequin Productions is now accepting registrations for a new spring acting class on improvisation fundamentals. The class, for students 13 to 19 years old, runs for four consecutive Saturdays beginning May 12. Accomplished South Sound actor Christian Doyle will be
Olympia city employee receives award
Crime Prevention Practitioner of the Year Amy Stull, Volunteer Coordinator for the City of Olympia Police Department, was awarded the Sandy Richards Crime Prevention Practitioner of the Year award for 2011. The award was given by the Washington State Crime
Governor Hotel announces opening of first phase room renovation plan
The Governor Hotel is opening for guest stays the first phase of a multi-phase room renovation plan. The all new grand king rooms and suites will feature amenities not available in the local marketplace and include 46-inch flat screen TVs,
Materials needed for Artesian Well project
The mosaic artwork for the Artesian Well in downtown Olympia could use any of the following: high-fired ceramic (floor tile, most dishware, some pottery), stained glass, mirror, fused glass, large glass beads and any solid “findings” like jewelry charms, water-themed
Olympia FIlm Society special membership meeting and board elections
Please attend this very important special membership meeting of the Olympia Film Society (OFS), tomorrow Saturday April 14th at from noon to 2 pm. Doors open at 11:30 am. Board and staff will debrief the community on the state of

