The City of Olympia might not seek FEMA accreditation, which would allow a number of downtown properties susceptible to flooding to bypass insurance requirements and higher building standards. The ...

Olympia officials are weighing whether creating a new special funding district is a viable option for paying to save downtown from rising sea levels. Such a move would ultimately raise up to $350 ...

If water levels were to rise as expected, more than 360 acres of downtown Olympia could see more frequent flooding at dangerous levels.

Federal funding to address sea level rise is uncertain. How will that affect downtown Olympia? Story by Ty Vinson • 26m ...