Cooper said he’s hopeful other council members will support making a higher minimum wage and the Workers’ Bill of Rights part of ...

“Declaring Olympia a sanctuary city means recognizing the inherent worth and equal rights of LGBTQIA2S+ people, and ...

The Delta, a new food court at Red Wind Casino, was set to have its grand opening at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31. The Thurston ...

Olympia City Council member Jim Cooper told The Olympian Friday that he’s not planning to run for re-election to Position 7 ...

The city of Olympia proclaimed Jan. 30 as Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day and affirmed its commitment to being a sanctuary city for immigrants.

A single building in the city's historic district is home to five businesses started by female entrepreneurs. #k5evening ...

Thurston County was hit by the 6.5 Puget Sound Earthquake. With an epicenter near Des Moines, Washington, it was felt ...

The Milken Institute just named Olympia the 8th best "performing city" in America, because of its potential for huge economic ...

The Washington Center and Ballet Northwest are thrilled to announce the return of Olympia Dance Festival on March 1 at 7 p.m. The 2025 Olympia Dance Festival features 16 dance companies from ...

Robert Machray, a veteran actor known for roles in Cheers as well as numerous other sitcoms and Broadway shows, died at his home in North Hollywood on Sunday. He was 79. Machray’s husband, Luigi ...

Several Washington cities implemented policies that extend notice periods for rent increases, impose limits on "junk fees" and require relocation assistance.

Members of the Kennewick City Council spent some time in Olympia this week, advocating for the city’s top priorities.