Port of Olympia Commission Elects New Leadership for 2025
Olympia, WA – The Port of Olympia Commission has unanimously elected Commissioner Jasmine Vasavada as its new president during a commission meeting on Monday, January 13, 2025. Commissioner Vasavada succeeds Commissioner Bob Iyall, who served as president in 2024. In addition, Commissioner Maggie Sanders was elected vice president, and Commissioner Sarah Tonge retained her position […]
Celebrating Olympia’s Working Ports and Tugboats with the Parthia Project
Olympia, WA – The Olympia Regional Airport is moving forward with an update to its 2013 airport master plan, a process that began in 2021. This multi-year update takes into account significant aviation and airport industry specific developments over the past decade, including emerging electric powered aircraft technologies and a growing focus on environmental sustainability. Typically, […]
Olympia Regional Airport Master Plan Recent Update
Olympia, WA – The Olympia Regional Airport is moving forward with an update to its 2013 airport master plan, a process that began in 2021. This multi-year update takes into account significant aviation and airport industry specific developments over the past decade, including emerging electric powered aircraft technologies and a growing focus on environmental sustainability. Typically, […]
Port of Olympia Welcomes Mike Reid as New Director of Community and Economic Development
Olympia, WA – The Port of Olympia is pleased to announce the hiring of Mike Reid as the new Director of Community and Economic Development for the Port of Olympia. A lifelong Olympian and respected figure in the local economic development community, Reid returns to the Port after seven years as the City of Olympia’s Economic […]
Port of Olympia to Host Town Hall on Proposed Marine Terminal Temporary Warehouse
OLYMPIA — The Port of Olympia will host a town hall meeting on Thursday, November 7, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Percival Plaza – Olympics Room, 626 Columbia Street NW, Olympia, WA 98501. This event will feature Executive Director Alex Smith and Commissioners Bob Iyall, Maggie Sanders, and Sarah Tonge. Community members are […]
Port of Olympia Awarded FAA Grant for Zero-Emission Vehicles and EV Charging Station
OLYMPIA — The Port of Olympia is pleased to announce it has been awarded a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant totaling $129,810. This funding will be allocated towards the purchase of two zero-emission vehicles and the installation of a dual-port electric vehicle (EV) charging station at the Olympia Regional Airport. The grant agreement was finalized […]
Working Waterfront Tours and more at the 51st Harbor Days Maritime Festival
Olympia, WA – Get ready for an unforgettable maritime adventure as vintage, working, and retired tugboats return to the southernmost tip of Puget Sound for the 51st Harbor Days Maritime Festival this Labor Day weekend! From August 30 to September 1, join us at Percival Landing and the Port Plaza on Olympia’s vibrant downtown waterfront […]
South Sound Block Party features 15+ live bands, food trucks, games, and a beer garden
Olympia, WA – Prepare for a weekend of fun at the South Sound Block Party at Port of Olympia’s NorthPoint. The festival takes place on Friday, August 23, and Saturday, August 24. The festival is headlined by Olympia’s own punk rock pioneers, Bikini Kill. Joining them as the second headliner is the legendary LA icon X, celebrated for their influential role in the punk rock […]
Port of Olympia Tenant Spotlight: Anthony’s HomePort and Anthony’s Hearthfire Grill
Did you know that the Port of Olympia is the largest public landowner in Thurston County? This month, we’re featuring two of our 105 tenants: Anthony’s HomePort Olympia and Anthony’s Hearthfire Grill OlympiaBoth restaurants offer breathtaking views of the local waterfront and vibrant marine activities. Enjoy indoor and outdoor dining with impeccable service and the […]
Port of Olympia Advances Master Planning Efforts for Port Peninsula
OLYMPIA — In a unanimous vote today, the five Port of Olympia Commissioners approved a contract to initiate an evaluation of properties on the Port Peninsula and develop a comprehensive long-term land use plan. The Integrated Port Peninsula Master Plan aims to create a plan for future uses on the marine terminal, at Swantown Marina and Boatworks, […]
