Sam Hunt, who represented Olympia in WA Legislature for over two decades, dies at 83

Longtime state lawmaker Sam Hunt, who represented Olympia in the Washington Legislature, died Saturday after a short battle ...
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 ...

Washington won't pause its gas tax. Here's why

State lawmakers are unlikely to pause gas tax despite surging prices at the pump.
KHQ

Washington lawmakers prepare for legislative session in Olympia

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Washington lawmakers are preparing for the 2025 legislative session, which begins Monday at the state capitol in Olympia. Multiple bills are already on the table, and experts are ...
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 ...
Washington State Department of Agriculture

$2.7 million in grants awarded to strengthen Washington state’s local food system

OLYMPIA – Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has awarded $2.7 million in Local Food System Infrastructure Grants to unlock new sales channels for local farmers, lower costs for small ...
Columbia Basin Herald

Washington wolf population climbs to record high after 17% annual increase

Washington’s gray wolf population grew by more than 17% in 2025, reaching its highest level since wolves naturally returned ...