Port of Olympia

06/12/2026

We’re recruiting! The Port of Olympia Commission is seeking community volunteers to serve on our Community Advisory Committee.

If you’re passionate about the future of our region, this is a great opportunity to partner with the Port Commission and provide meaningful input on a variety of Port projects and initiatives. Your perspective helps ensure our work reflects the needs, priorities, and values of the broader Thurston County community.

Interested in serving? Apply today at www.portolympia.com.

06/09/2026

Event season in Thurston County is in full swing, and what better way to keep the momentum going than by kicking things off on the waterfront at the Port Plaza with the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone! And while you're at it, be sure to explore the exciting lineup of summer events happening all across Port properties!

The Port of Olympia is hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026 Olympia–Lacey Fan Zone for the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce and its partners.

06/04/2026

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Golden hour on the waterfront, engines echoing through the marina, sunsets hitting different, and a lineup full of absolute heat 🌅🏎️

Join us SATURDAY, June 6 for the GOLDEN HOUR CAR MEET presented by and hosted by the 🛳️

📍 Swantown Marina North Point
1422 Marine Dr NE, Olympia
🕓 4–8 PM

This one’s for the car community, the cruisers, the photographers, the sunset chasers, and families looking for something fun to do together on a summer evening ✨

🎶 Live DJ set by .rizzy
📸 In partnership with +
🍔 Good food
🧋 Good drinks
🌊 Waterfront views
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kid friendly
🔥 All builds welcome

Bring the fam, bring the friends, bring the cleanest ride in the group and come catch one of the best sunset vibes in the PNW 🌅

06/04/2026

The Olympic Airshow at the Port’s Olympia Regional Airport is about to take flight! ✈️
We’re just weeks away from one of the region’s most anticipated summer events. Get ready for aerobatics, vintage aircraft, and a full weekend of aviation excitement at the Ports Olympia Regional Airport! Olympic Air Show Olympic Flight Museum

05/27/2026

We’re hiring a Chief Financial Officer (CFO)!

Reporting to our Director of Enterprise Services, the CFO will lead the Port’s financial strategy — including budgeting, capital planning, debt management, and treasury functions.

This role oversees our Finance Department, guiding accounting, budget, and audit services while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

We’re looking for a strategic leader who can foster a high‑performing, collaborative finance team and help shape the future of the Port.

Interested or know someone who’d be a great fit? Learn more and apply today!

https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/5353464-0/chief-financial-officer

05/24/2026

Port of Olympia offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.🇺🇸

Swantown Marina Office & Fuel Dock will be operating on regular hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

05/22/2026

On National Maritime Day, we recognize the vital role the maritime industry plays in global trade, national security, and our economy. As one of the oldest industries, it’s built on time-honored traditions and driven by generations of a maritme community, including ports, longshore workers, mariners and shipbuilders all whose hard work, innovation, and expertise keep goods moving across the world.

Today, we honor those who navigate the seas and power a critical part of our nation’s success.

05/22/2026

Today is Mike Crawford Port Day 🎉 ⚓️

Six years ago, Port of Olympia employee, Mike Crawford, retired after 40+ years with the Port. Mike was such an innovative, passionate, inspiring, and dedicated employee that the Port Commission passed resolution 2020-05 recognizing Mike for his years of dedicated service and deeming May 22, Mike Crawford Port Day.

If you had the pleasure of knowing or working with Mike, you know why this recognition is well deserved!

05/21/2026

Thank you Thurston County Chamber!

05/19/2026

“It’s the waterfront”

Game on at the Port Plaza this June for some world class soccer at the Olympia/Lacey Fanzone!

As Seattle prepares to host FIFA World Cup matches in 2026, fans in the Olympia-Lacey area will be able to celebrate with a Fan Zone, city and county officials