https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article317080917.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5a177be4-f933-4138-8e29-0d9945453db2/1_th.jpg Dozens of state workers walk out in Olympia Dozens of Washington state employees staged a walk out in Olympia on Monday. The action came as negotiations continue for a new state employee contract. https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article317080917.html/video-embed 39 2026-09-01T12:00:00Z no https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article317052037.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/88f1aabf-3ceb-4b1d-80d4-d913ed28f6a1/2_th.jpg Olympia farmer plants 20,000 saffron corms to bring health benefits and local spice to South Sound Olympia farmer Emilia Strand is planting 20,000 saffron corms to bring the powerful antioxidant and wellness benefits of the world's prized spice directly to the local community. Step inside her expanding greenhouse operation. https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article317052037.html/video-embed 75 2026-08-31T11:55:00Z no https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article317081254.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/05ed6640-1bfb-46fc-ad1b-f008d20171d2/1_th.jpg Olympia resident raises concerns for Jungle encampment closure timeline Olympia resident Annette Ruzicka said during the Aug. 25 City Council meeting that the timeline for closing the Jungle encampment should be natural and not be tied to an 18 to 24-month deadline. https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article317081254.html/video-embed 125 2026-09-01T00:13:05Z no