How Jan. 6 changed Olympia’s Capitol Campus
As people stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., in 2021, about 100 others broke through the gate to the governor's residence in Washington state.
Upper Hoh Road remains closed after washout, federal aid needed
"The Upper Hoh Road is maintained by Jefferson County and connects HWY 101 to the Olympic National Park boundary," wrote ...
Angler is paid record $164,000+ for fishing the Columbia and Snake rivers in 2024
The top angler for 2024 caught 16,150 pikeminnow from May through Sept. 25. The second highest earner turned in 9,034 ...
Shellfish harvesting closed in local inlet due to high biotoxin levels. Here are the areas to avoid
Eld Inlet is located west of Olympia. The biotoxin that was detected produces diarrhetic shellfish poisoning, or DSP. Recreational shellfish harvesting for all shellfish species is closed in Eld Inlet ...
Dogs in Seattle parks lead to complaints; owners say there’s nowhere to go
The number of complaints about off-leash dogs in city parks has surged, and anecdotal evidence points to a higher number. The ...
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WA bolsters protections as NCW immigrant communities brace for potential mass deportations under Trump administration
Washington state is home to a large immigrant population and has laws and protections to guard against mass deportations.
King tides around Puget Sound mean potentially dangerous high water — and coming spring
County conservation districts advise caution as the third and final run of king tides on WA shorelines will hit this weekend ...
The Olympian2d
What’s happening this week around Thurston County
The Oly Mountain Boys at Ilk Lodge: This local bluegrass institution is playing Sunday, Jan. 5, at the Ilk Lodge, which ...
Washington state Dems’ tax hike plans leak — along with talking points on how to sell proposals to constituents
Washington state Democrats appeared to have accidentally emailed their sweeping revenue plans and internal talking points on ...
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The closest national park to the Olympia area—and see how long it takes to drive to every national park
President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 signed the act creating the National Park Service to leave natural and historic phenomenons ...
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The Stranger’s 2025 Bill Tracker
As if you didn’t have enough governments to worry about between the conservative majority at Seattle City Hall and the looming fascist takeover on the national level, the Washington State Legislature ...
Meet the new faces of the 2025 legislative session
The upcoming legislative session will see high levels of turnover among Washington state lawmakers. Following the retirements ...