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Will Olympia become a sanctuary city for trans and queer people? Here’s what the council thinks
The City of Olympia may soon be Washington’s first Sanctuary City for transgender and other LGBTQ+ people. About a dozen community members spoke during public comment Dec. 10 to ask the council ...
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City Council declares Olympia the state’s first sanctuary city for trans and queer people
The City of Olympia has joined a small group of jurisdictions in the country declaring itself a sanctuary city for LGBTQIA2S+ people, just a month after community members came to City Council ...
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Pitch to establish Snohomish as ‘sanctuary city’ to be explored
Olympia’s sanctuary city law contains stipulations about immigration. For example, it outlines it will refuse to aid in requests for help with immigration enforcement, and prohibits Olympia Police or ...
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Collection of interviews with grunge artists tells of the music’s origins in Olympia
Morrison, who is the spokesperson for the project, said a lot of the musicians the researchers interviewed were hesitant at first, because it was a project spearheaded by the City of Olympia.
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A new city council member has been chosen to replace Lisa Parshley. You might already know her
The Olympia City Council has selected Kelly Green to fill the vacancy left by Lisa Parshley after Parshley was elected to the State House of Representatives. Green took her official oath of ...
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The new 'Silicon Valley' boomtown where there aren't enough homes to keep up with demand
Olympia, the capital city of Washington state, had the fastest growing technology sector in the United States from 2018 to 2023, according to a report this week from the Milken Institute.
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Olympia, Wash.: A Smart Place to Retire
Active retirees will find plenty to do. The Olympia Film Society showcases independent and classic films at the historic Capitol Theater, a city landmark. Art collectors won’t want to miss the ...