Virtual Town Hall with Port of Olympia District 3 Commissioner Amy Harding
Olympia Regional Airport, Located in Olympia, WA The Port of Olympia would like to notify community members of increased helicopter activity scheduled for Saturday, March 22, through Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The increased activity will be most noticed during the hours of 9 am until 4 pm each day. However, additional activity will take place […]
Increased helicopter activity at Olympia Regional Airport: March 22-26, 2025
Olympia Regional Airport, Located in Olympia, WA The Port of Olympia would like to notify community members of increased helicopter activity scheduled for Saturday, March 22, through Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The increased activity will be most noticed during the hours of 9 am until 4 pm each day. However, additional activity will take place […]
As West Bay Sediment Sampling Concludes, Port of Olympia Plans Next Steps for Budd Inlet Cleanup
This week, the Port of Olympia will conclude its core sediment sampling in West Bay to support the Budd Inlet Cleanup. Over the last two months, research crews collected approximately 1300 samples from 130 different locations in West Bay.
Port to Host Public Observation Day on March 4 to Give Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Budd Inlet Cleanup
On Tuesday, March 4, we will host a Public Observation Day to give the community an opportunity to observe the sediment sampling process up close and learn more about the Budd Inlet Cleanup project.
Port Tenant Spotlight: Fateh & Gurfateh Investors LLC
On the surface, Budd Inlet is picturesque. Sailboats dot the water, pedestrians stroll the waterfront, and the Olympic Mountains are the perfect backdrop. But a deeper look shows a suffering ecosystem—one that impacts wildlife and humans alike.
Port Perspectives: Commissioner Amy Harding
Port of Olympia Blog Port Perspective: Commissioner Amy Harding Commissioner Amy Harding shares her journey as a Port Commissioner Public service is one of the most challenging—and rewarding—journeys I’ve embarked on. When I was in college, I took a conscious creation class, and over the years, I’ve dedicated time to personal growth, including therapy and […]
Town Hall with District 2 Port Commissioner Bob Iyall
Olympia, WA —The Port of Olympia invites community members to a Q&A session focused on the airport’s draft master plan update on Wednesday, February 26 from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Percival Plaza – Olympics Room – 626 Columbia Street NW, Suite 1B Olympia, WA 98501. The Port’s Airport Senior Manager, Chris Paolini, and other key Port staff […]
Airport Master Plan Q&A with Airport Senior Manager Chris Paolini and Port Staff
Olympia, WA —The Port of Olympia invites community members to a Q&A session focused on the airport’s draft master plan update on Wednesday, February 26 from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Percival Plaza – Olympics Room – 626 Columbia Street NW, Suite 1B Olympia, WA 98501. The Port’s Airport Senior Manager, Chris Paolini, and other key Port staff […]
6PPDQ: The New Kid on the Environmental Hazards Block
Over the past few years, we’ve been learning more about 6PPD-quinone, also known as 6PPDQ, a toxic byproduct of a chemical used to make tires. Scientists have discovered 6PPDQ to be “highly toxic,” if not deadly, to coho salmon populations and other aquatic organisms.
Port Peninsula Integrated Master Plan Update
On the surface, Budd Inlet is picturesque. Sailboats dot the water, pedestrians stroll the waterfront, and the Olympic Mountains are the perfect backdrop. But a deeper look shows a suffering ecosystem—one that impacts wildlife and humans alike.
