Court fight and possible voter initiative loom if Washington millionaires tax advances

Olympia lawmakers got an earful Tuesday as supporters and critics squared off over the proposed “millionaires tax,” a measure ...

High profile bills in Olympia, WA die with just weeks to go

With three weeks left in Washington’s legislative session, several high-profile bills have failed to advance. Measures that died include proposals on initiatives, a 32-hour workweek, ICE hiring ...
Business Wire

Ameresco and City of Olympia, Washington, Host Groundbreaking Ceremony for Nearly $17 Million Energy Performance and Solar Project at Olympia Armory

Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers navigate the energy transition, and officials from the City of Olympia, Washington, will host a ...
The Olympian

Olympia is one of the ‘most underrated’ travel spots. Here’s why it stands out

Olympia is one of Washington’s better-known cities — it’s the state capital, after all. But at the same time, it can be overlooked, at least as a travel destination. That’s according to a ranking from ...
Opinion

Op-Ed: Olympia’s housing debate has the wrong villain

Elected officials have struggled to come to terms with the causes of Washington's housing crisis. No matter how many promises are made in Olympia, the problem persists.

Waste Watch: 'Fraud Prevention Act' introduced in bipartisan Olympia bill

There is bi-partisan support for the “Fraud Prevention Act” that was prompted by questions surrounding state support of child care centers and oversight of the ...