The Port of Olympia Commission decided to place a mixed-use office building called the Marine Waterfront Center near the Swantown Marina on Monday, March 20. Port Commissioner Joe Downing was the …
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Usage of the car-sharing service Vanpool has increased in multiple ways in Thurston County, Vanpool Manager Cindy Waterhouse reported to the Intercity Transit Authority (IT) reported on …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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3/20/23
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The Port of Olympia Commission approved a ground lease for a 1.44-acre airport property at Olympia Regional Airport with SpanaFac LLC during its meeting on Monday, March 13.
The commission also …
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By Jerome Tuaño and Danny Stusser
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3/19/23
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In a meeting on March 16, the Olympia Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee discussed an update on the Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Plan and the environmental impact statement.
The area known …
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The Thurston County Board of Health approved the permitting option that allows the booth-setup food establishments to operate year-round at multiple venues on Tuesday, March 14.
At the BOH …
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Thurston County Community Planning will hold four (4) community informational meetings from March 24 - April 7, 2023. County staff will provide information, answer questions, and collect feedback …
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3/16/23
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Olympia’s Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal to build an eight-unit multifamily building on an undeveloped 5.1-acre parcel at 2200 Crestwood PL NW on Wednesday, March 8.
Chris …
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Lacey revises sponsorship policy for park programs and facilities
“A more comprehensive and standardized evaluation process” for reviewing such sponsorships
By Jerome …
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Beyond any standard marketing class curriculum, the greatest lessons can often be taught by entrepreneurs who tell of their own struggles, adversities and triumphs.
During the first seven weeks of …
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By Troy Kirby
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3/7/23
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Ann Freeman-Manzanares, who has been serving as Intercity Transit’s (IT) general manager since 2013, is set to retire on March 31 after serving in the agency for 30 years.
Director of …
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The Olympia's Site Plan Review Committee, on Wednesday, March 1, heard a project proposal of establishing an indoor dog park and retail space in an old warehouse at 511 Cherry Street, SE.
In the …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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3/3/23
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Dart Container Corporation is closing its Tumwater manufacturing plant, it confirmed with The JOLT yesterday.
The factory employs approximately 30 people at its facility near Olympia Regional …
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By Danny Stusser
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3/2/23
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission conference on a proposal to put up temporary food trucks and a coffee shop on a property at 1400 Bethel Street NE.
At the committee …
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After a steep drop in 2020, Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) assistant planner Casey Mauck said they saw a 4% increase in greenhouse gas emissions as the community rebounded after …
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The Port of Olympia Commission authorized Executive Director Sam Gibboney to sign an agreement with the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) to provide the Port with project management and support …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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2/28/23
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After being recommended by the Planning Commission, Olympia’s Land Use and Environment Committee recommended to the city council amendments to the municipal code relating to the application of …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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2/27/23
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Port of Olympia Commissioners Joe Downing and Bob Iyall disclosed that they were being asked to endorse a ballot proposition on April 25 that would determine the formation of a Regional Fire …
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The Port of Olympia Commission shared that the replacement of the roof for the Lacey Commerce Business Center was completed, during a meeting on Monday, February 13.
A 2019 assessment of the …
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Local members of the new union representing the marina and boatworks employees at the Port of Olympia demanded the signing of a fair union contract.
Ten people spoke during the public comments …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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2/15/23
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Olympia is reminding motorists that the city has alternatives to pay for parking.
On its website and Facebook page, Olympia explained that parking is available at metered and timed on-street …
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