Olympia
LATEST NEWS
'Working to make this a demonstrator airport': Chehalis-Centralia Airport director gives master plan update
With the Chehalis-Centralia Airport master plan update process completed and awaiting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval, Airport Director Brandon Rakes gave a rundown of the changes made
Popular Retailer With 26 Washington Stores Contemplates Closures
Life, post-pandemic is drifting back to normal. If only the prices would drift back down to 2019. The experts at Marketwatch say most prices will probably never return to the pre-COVID-19 days. But hold onto hope. Quality of life (read: more expendable income) could return with inflation rates slowly decreasing...
Tiny homes craned into Vancouver neighborhood to create community for those transitioning out of homelessness
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Monday was a big day on O Street in Vancouver. The neighborhood received a new community of tiny homes. Seven pre-built homes were craned in to waiting foundations. The roughly 735-square foot homes will house four to five people each, giving those who are struggling a...
Some WA Parents Are in Crisis_ Can't Find ADHD Meds for Kids
Ugh! This ADHD med shortage is a nightmare! Anyone else in WA struggling?. My family has been affected by the shortage, too. I had to go through three pharmacies in town before I finally was referred to one with the medication my child needs. I'm a worry-wart by nature, so...
Fourth of July: Weather, fireworks displays and more
Here’s what you need to know about the Fourth of July in the Gig Harbor area:. The National Weather Service forecast for the Gig Harbor area calls for sunny skies and high temperatures in the high 70s and low 80s on July 3 and 4. Temperatures could hit the 90s by the weekend.
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's tech museum shut down with vintage computing collection slated for auction
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's estate recently indicated it's closing the Living Computers Museum + Labs in Seattle permanently. The rare technology items will be auctioned and the proceeds will be channeled to charitable causes.
Celebrate Fourth of July and Protect Our Communities, Parks, and Forests: Leave Fireworks at Home
As we prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July and the unofficial start of summer in the Pacific Northwest, all are reminded that fireworks are prohibited in national parks and national forests. Forecasters predict an elevated risk for wildfires on the Olympic Peninsula in July, August, and September. Protecting our...
FC Olympia women end season as unbeaten league champions
The women booters of FC Olympia are declared Queens of the Northwest again as they wrap up the 2024 USL W League Division qualifiers last weekend unbeaten again, while also booking their return to the USL W national playoffs as one of the best 16 semi-professional teams in women’s soccer in the USL.
Man arrested for alleged arson of his own apartment
On June 19, Olympia Police Department (OPD) officers responded to a fire in an apartment on Franz Anderson Road SE, which the Olympia Fire Department (OFD) reported as appearing intentional. The fire originated from the apartment of a man whom first responders accuse of starting the fire. Upon arrival, police...
Audit discovers $878,000 in 'misappropriated' Washington state funds
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state auditors said they discovered what may be the largest example of internal fraud against a state agency ever. Investigators said a management analyst at the Office of Administrative Hearing paid himself more than $878,000 in agency funds between June of 2019 and May of 2023. The employee is accused of using the agency's credit card to make payments to businesses he owns.
How the Washington state voter guide became a 110-year democratic tradition
Starting next week, many Washington counties will send out voter guides for the state’s Aug. 6 primary. The sometimes 100-plus-page pamphlets are the pride and joy of many Washington election officials, providing free information on candidates, ballot measures and election resources directly to voters’ mailboxes. Though what’s in the booklet, how much it costs and […] The post How the Washington state voter guide became a 110-year democratic tradition appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Thurston County dive rescue team hosts joint training on Nisqually River
The parking lot at the McKenna Park was filled with vehicles belonging to first responders in the morning hours of Thursday, June 27, as the Thurston County Dive Rescue Team hosted a joint training ...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.