The Olympia Standard

We interviewed Representative Beth Doglio on the recent legislative session. What happened at the state that will impact the people of Olympia? And what did Olympia bring to state politics? And, yes, we did ask her about the Public Records Act debacle.

We interviewed Ron Thomas of Thomas Architecture Studios. His firm is involved with most of the new development projects downtown, as well as others in the region. We asked him: what are his thoughts on sea level rise? How is "market rate" determined? What is the process to build a building in downtown? And, perhaps the biggest mystery, is Walker John a real person?? Also listener feedback.

The Olympia Standard interview Joel Hansen, associate board member for the Thurston Conservation District. In this episode, we learn about the little known election that is currently underway, along with some serious drama within the TCD. Teaser: it's even worse than we thought!

Dani and Emmett interview Mayor Cheryl Selby and new city council member Reneta Rollins about the agenda that Olympia's city council has set up. It is a lively and enjoyable conversation!

In this episode of The Olympia Standard, Dani and Emmett talk to friend-of-the-podcast Jessica Bateman and Janae Huber about housing issues in Olympia, particularly The Home Fund and The Missing Middles.

Dani Madrone and Emmett O'Connell interview retired writer and editor of The Olympian John dodge. We are given a history of the newspaper and reflections on it's changes over his long career. Then everyone discusses hypothetical histories, "What If"s about Olympia's past. 

In the new episode of The Olympia Standard, we interview three officials from The Thurston County Democrats and talk about the last election, the state of the party and they drop some dirt. Okay, not really. Kinda? Also, we have on a listener of the podcast who organized a ballot party and we talked about it with him.

Dani Madrone and Emmett O'Connell respond to the election results here in Olympia. You can see all the results yourself at the link below. ELECTION RESULTS

Dani Madrone and Emmett O'Connell discuss Prop 1, the Olympia School Board race and react to listener feedback. Plus they put forth the Ballot Party Challenge!

Dani Madrone and Emmett O'Connell talk about what The Port Of Olympia is, what it does and why it is a part of this election. They go through the candidates of each race and discuss their merits.

We react to the written responses all of the candidates for city council give to the questionnaire we sent them about what sort of representative they would be. Special guest, City Council Member Jessica Bateman, talks to Dani and Emmett about why these questions are good questions to ask someone running for City Council.

Dani Madrone & Emmett O'Connell talk about the results of the primary election here in Olympia, giving their thoughts on the candidates.