The City of Olympia updated its email subscription system on July 16, 2026, to allow residents to choose specific categories of news. The new system lets subscribers select from 14 topic groups including Arts & Culture, City Utilities, Climate Actions, Community Safety, and Parks & Recreation.
Residents can now customize their news feeds by selecting only the topics that interest them. The city says this change aims to reduce email overload and improve engagement with important civic information. The update includes a new confirmation process and profile management system.
The city encourages residents to update their subscriptions to receive relevant information. No cost is associated with the subscription service, and residents can unsubscribe or change their selections at any time.