Author Archives: johnosaunders

Tour The Deschutes Estuary Project

Submitted by Stacey Waterman SITE TOUR & OPEN HOUSEJoin the Dept of Ecology on March 7, 2026, for hot chocolate and a tour of the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project site — rain or shine. The project team will share details about the existing conditions impacting Capitol Lake and their plans for how this expansive habitatContinue reading “Tour The Deschutes Estuary Project”

Community Garden Meeting

Submitted by Tina Wagner, Community Agriculture Program Coordinator, Thurston Conservation District, twagner@thurstoncd.com I am happy to invite you to our second Community Garden Support and Network meeting on Thursday, 19 February, from 7-9 pm at the Capital Vision Christian Church (1775 Yew Ave NE, Olympia). We will have warm beverages, light snacks, scintillating conversation, andContinue reading “Community Garden Meeting”

Report from the 2025 Triad Meeting

A little history about the TriadThe South Capitol Neighborhood, the State of Washington, and the City of Olympia established the Triad – a three-way, formal relationship – about 11 years ago. Representatives from the city, the Legislature, the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) and State Patrol (WSP) and the South Capitol Neighborhood AssociationContinue reading “Report from the 2025 Triad Meeting”

Searching for Potential Legislative Page Host Families

Submitted by Brittany Gillia, Associate Planner, City of Olympia Myra Hernandez, the Director of Civic Education for the Washington State Senate, is trying to connect with folk that might be interested in becoming a Page Host Family. This program invites 14-16-year-old students from all over the state to serve in Olympia for one week duringContinue reading “Searching for Potential Legislative Page Host Families”

Capitol Way Corridor Improvements Open House

Submitted by: Kristin Gilkerson, Senior Program Specialist, Public Works and Transportation, City of Olympia The City of Olympia is planning a transportation project on Capitol Way/Boulevard between Union Avenue and Carlyon Avenue. These changes will slow down speeding drivers and make it easier for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders to use the street.  We areContinue reading “Capitol Way Corridor Improvements Open House”

Lincoln Student Makers Market

Submitted by Audrey Jones: Big News, Lincoln Families and Friends!We’re reimagining the beloved Winter Market as the Lincoln Student Makers Market — a celebration of student creativity and community! 🗓 Saturday, November 22, 2025 • 1–4 PM📍 Lincoln Options Elementary Join us for student-run maker booths, an art gallery, performances (including The Community Band!), hands-on crafts, and treats fromContinue reading “Lincoln Student Makers Market”

Help Harvest Produce for the Food Bank at the Capitol Campus

You may recall a post earlier this year about the Olympia Kiwanis Club and the Thurston County Food Bank working with volunteers to plant and harvest produce at the east Capitol Campus. That work is now yielding a lot of fresh food for the food bank – 46,000 pounds of so far. In the pictureContinue reading “Help Harvest Produce for the Food Bank at the Capitol Campus”

City Council To Discuss Vacant South Capitol Homes Used For Business Purposes

The Olympia City Council will conduct a work session on Tues, Sept 16 at 6:30 pm in Council Chambers that will discuss, among other topics, the situation in the South Capitol Neighborhood with vacant homes being owned and operated as businesses.  Work sessions are open to the public and I think it would be worthwhile for asContinue reading “City Council To Discuss Vacant South Capitol Homes Used For Business Purposes”

Learn About Electric Vehicles and Tax Credits

Submitted by Lynn Fitz-Hugh, Restoring Earth Connections Restoring Earth Connections kicks off its year-long Climate Challenge series on Thursday, August 21st from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Good Shepard Church, 1601 North Street SE, Olympia.  This first session will focus on how to reduce your transportation footprint.  The Federal Tax Credit for buying used and new electric vehicles willContinue reading “Learn About Electric Vehicles and Tax Credits”