OLYMPIA, Wash. — Mother Nature is helping Washington return a man-made lake to its natural state. The state is restoring Capitol Lake, a lake created by an Olympia dam in the 1950s, to an estuary.

The event will feature a Black author showcase provided by Timberland Regional Library, live readings and performances by ...

Two pedestrians were killed Wednesday afternoon in downtown Olympia, according to police. About 5 p.m., a car and truck ...

Mother Nature is helping Washington return a man-made lake to its natural state. The state is restoring Capitol Lake, a lake created by an Olympia dam in the 1950s, to an estuary.

Olympia’s Capitol Lake has wigeons and other waterfowl Originally published February 5, 2009 at 12:00 am Here's Audubon Washington's guide to bird-watching at Olympia's Capitol Lake.

OLYMPIA, Wash. — The City of Olympia is dealing with flooding in downtown and near Capitol Lake, including Heritage Park, following king tides and heavy rain across the region Tuesday morning. ...

Working close to the Capitol Lake shoreline in Olympia Wa. On May 8, 2025 a project team from the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) collects sediment and soil samples for use in the ...

The beloved Old Olympia Brewery no longer functions in its original capacity. But just four miles down the Deschutes River from Capitol Lake, suds lovers will find its spiritual descendant at ...