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Swantown Senior Manager TJ Quandt said that the preferred location for the Marine Waterfront Center is at a site near the marina.
Port settles on location of building the new marine center
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 … more
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Vanpool Manager Cindy Waterhouse reports to the Intercity Transit Authority about the increased usage of vanpool services in 2022.
Vanpool rideshares are up again in Thurston County
 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 … more
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SpanaFlight Aviation occupies the building on Old Highway 99 shown to the left of the sign in this image.
Port approves airport property lease to SpanaFac LLC
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 … more
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The project area of the Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Plan.
Capital Mall Triangle to become ‘more people-oriented’ over next 20 years
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 … more
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Thurston Environmental Health senior specialist Sammy Berg presented the proposed annual permit variance program, which the Board of Health approved on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
Food vendors running booths at multiple venues could operate year-round with this new permit
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 … more
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Photo of horses on a farm in Olympia.
Thurston County Agriculture Zoning Update – Community Informational Meetings
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 … more
The Olympia's Site Plan Committee reviewed Cooper's Knoll project at 2200 Crestwood PL NW on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
Olympia reviews proposed 8-unit multifamily on Crestwood and accommodations for wetlands
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 … more
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Lacey City Council deliberated about adding an appeal process to the revised sponsorship policy of the park department.
Lacey revises sponsorship policy for park programs and facilities
Lacey revises sponsorship policy for park programs and facilities “A more comprehensive and standardized evaluation process” for reviewing such sponsorships By Jerome … more
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Shown from left to right: St. Martin's University School of Business Chair Dr. Donald Conant, WSBDC’s Jennifer Dye, St. Martin's School of Business Dean Dr. Chung-Shing Lee, and BA 330 Marketing Professor Troy Kirby.
Local entrepreneurs speak to St. Martin’s marketing students
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 … more
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Intercity Transit General Manager Ann Freeman-Manzanares (lower right) was emotional as she bade farewell to the agency.
After ten years’ service, Intercity Transit’s general manager to retire this month
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 … more
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Dogs need exercise all year round: even in harsh weather.
Indoor dog park proposed at an old warehouse on Cherry Street in Olympia
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 … more
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A tractor-trailer full of foam food service products leaves the Dart Container plant in Tumwater on Feb. 28, 2023.
Dart manufacturing plant in Tumwater to close soon
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 … more
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On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee heard a proposal for food trucks and a drive-thru coffee shop on a property at 1400 Bethel Street NE.
Developer looking to swap an old gas station for food trucks at 1400 Bethel St in Olympia after contamination cleanup
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 … more
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Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) assistant planner Casey Mauck presented the annual climate mitigation measures report at the Climate Action Steering Committee meeting on Monday, February 27, 2023.
Thurston County sees a 4% Green House Gas emission increase over the pandemic levels, still below pre-pandemic levels
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 … more
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An electric vehicle is charging somewhere in Thurston County right now.
Energy Savings Program authorized by Port of Olympia, first project considered is capacity for vehicle electrification conversion
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 … more
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Principal Planner Nicole Floyd briefed Olympia’s Land Use and Environment Committee on the proposed amendments relating to the use of reasonable use exceptions.
Proposed amendments to Reasonable Use Exception Code in Olympia presented at another committee
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 … more
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The Port of Olympia Commission had an initial conversation about whether to endorse a ballot measure on the formation of an Olympia-Tumwater Regional Fire Authority.
Port commission asked to consider endorsing Regional Fire Authority proposition
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 … more
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Bob Iyall was the only Port commissioner to be physically present when the commission authorized the completion of the roof replacement on a building at Commerce Business Center.
Roof replacement for Lacey Commerce Business Center building is completed
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 … more
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Local Debbie Patton was among the ten people who spoke to the Port of Olympia commission against the delays in signing the contract for Local 47-B.
New Port of Olympia union critiques delays in negotiating contract
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 … more
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Olympia downtown parking meters.
Olympia encourages use of parking app
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 … more
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