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Port of Olympia Commission Chair Joe Downing expressed the Port’s intention to push the FAA to allow the sale of the Oyo Hotel for seniors and people with disabilities. Nov. 15, 2021.
Port of Olympia reconsiders use of Oyo Hotel for housing
During the Port of Olympia Commission’s work session on Mon., Nov. 15, commissioners confirmed that they have reconsidered their decision and plan to seek to enable  the sale of the OYO … more
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Annette Pitts, bottom row, CEO of Experience Olympia & Beyond, presented to the Tumwater City Council on Nov. 9, 2021.
Local business owners can promote their businesses at Experience Olympia, for free 
As the hospitality industry starts to recover from the impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Experience Olympia & Beyond would no longer require business owners to pay membership fees to be … more
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Port Commissioner E. J. Zita (second row, left) spoke against the ILA agreement between the Port of Olympia and the City of Tumwater regarding the proposed New Market Industrial Campus Development on Nov. 8, 2021.
Port commissioners approve interlocal agreement that might lead to development at New Market Industrial Campus
During the Port of Olympia Commission meeting on Mon., Nov. 8, community members expressed health and safety concerns against the proposed Panattoni development on the Port’s  New Market … more
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Port Commissioner Bill McGregor provided new suggestions to the proposed ballot measure which would increase the number of Port Commissioners from three to five at a meeting on Oct. 26, 2021.
Port Commissioners discuss public vote to add two more commissioners
During its meeting on Tue., Oct. 26, the Port of Olympia Commissioners expressed its intent to move forward with a five-member ballot proposition. In a presentation, Port of Olympia General … more
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Dispute Resolution Center volunteers encounter and help participants solve many kinds of conflict.
Dispute Resolution Center honors five volunteers, seeks more
As October marks Community Conflict Resolution month, the Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) of Thurston County both recognized its volunteers, who help mediate conflicts in the community, and invited … more
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Annette Pitts, the new CEO of Experience Olympia & Beyond, presented an update on the tourism industry in Thurston County at the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce's forum on Sept. 8, 2021.
Public invited to nominate tourism leaders
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR 2021 THURSTON COUNTY TOURISM AWARDS  The winners will be announced at the annual State of Tourism meeting on November 18   Olympia, Wash. (October 19, … more
This shows the high-density plan for 3900 Boulevard Road in Olympia. This drawing calls for the construction of 180 residential units and misc. parks and commercial structures on the 10 acres there.
Olympia ends agreement with Romano Capital on Boulevard Road Development
The City of Olympia has ended an agreement with Romano Capital to develop a 10-acre property at 3900 Boulevard Road. However, the City remains committed to seeing the property developed to help … more
Port of Olympia Commissioner E.J. Zita posted this comment over a comment on Facebook on Mon., Oct. 11, 2021
Concerns loom over alleged misrepresentation and bad investments
A concerned citizen raised the issue of possible financial misrepresentation from the Port of Olympia’s during their commission meeting last Mon., Oct. 11. In the public hearing, Denis … more
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Annual real estate forum tomorrow will feature talks from industry experts
Industry experts will assess the state of real estate and development in Thurston County and the South Sound region in a virtual forum tomorrow, Thu., Oct. 7, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The … more
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The photo shows a model of the magniX’s eCaravan which is currently being tested at Moses Lake, Washington.
Olympia Regional Airport sees electric airplanes as the future of aviation
With an increasing demand for cleaner and more sustainable forms of air travel, the Olympia Regional Airport (OLM) is setting its sights on electric airplanes as the future of aviation. On Mon., … more
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Matt Peach, Port of Olympia’s senior administrative services manager, shared that the Port had recently received a federal grant to improve its cyber security, Sept. 28, 2021
Port of Olympia plans to step up its cybersecurity
 With the potential threats of a cyberattack, the Port of Olympia plans to improve its cyber security. In a presentation during the regular commission meeting, on Tue., Sept. 28, Port of … more
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Port Commissioner Bill McGregor shared his concerns over the Port of Olympia’s mandatory vaccination requirement for its employees during the regular commission meeting on Mon., Sept. 27, 2021.
Port Commissioners react to mandatory vaccination requirement
In a statement, Port of Olympia Commissioner Bill McGregor said, “I am opposed to be mandated to do something. It’s a freedom of choice issue,” in reaction to a proposed resolution … more
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Welding is one of the skills that can be learned at Lacey MakerSpace.
$1 million federal grant awarded to Lacey MakerSpace
Lacey MakerSpace received $1 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) to help retrain workers and business owners who were impacted by the … more
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Dennis Rolly serves customers at lunch on Sept. 22, 2021 at Pellegrino's Italian Kitchen in Tumwater where he's been working for 18 years. If the unmasked part of his face looks familiar it's might be because you've seen his acting performances in Olympia theaters.
“Olympia-Tumwater” ranks No. 17 among best cities for restaurant workers across the US
Despite the economic impacts caused by the coronavirus pandemic, a study showed that “Olympia-Tumwater, WA” ranked as the 17th best place for restaurant workers across the U.S. … more
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The Washington Federation of State Employees began bargaining with the state on the terms of the vaccine mandate on Aug. 16.
Largest public union reaches pact on vaccine mandate
Washington state's largest union of public workers has reached an agreement with the state on Gov. Jay Inslee's vaccine mandate.The deal ensures access to and education about the shot on work … more
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Lacey council members expresses concern on Affordable Housing Tax
Members of the Lacey City Council expressed their concern following a proposal made to Thurston County by the Regional Housing Council for the adoption of the affordable housing tax, a policy that … more
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The Port of Olympia commissioners adopted a resolution that requires staff to get vaccinated or submit a weekly COVID-19 test during a special session on Tue., Sept. 7.
Port of Olympia plans to provide employees with financial incentives to vaccinate
With new reports of the COVID-19 variant, Port of Olympia Commissioners are planning to provide cash incentives for vaccinated employees. On Tue., Sept. 7, the Port held a special commission … more
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The area outlined in purple show the 199-acres optioned by Panattoni Development at the New Market Industrial Campus.
Timeline for the New Market Industrial Campus still unclear
Tumwater officials confirmed that there is still no clear timeline for the proposed New Market Industrial Campus development during the regular city council meeting on Tue., Sept. 7. Initially, … more
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Annette Pitts, the new CEO of Experience Olympia & Beyond, presented an update on the tourism industry in Thurston County at the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce's forum on Sept. 8, 2021.
Tourism in Thurston County rebounding and changing
Annette Pitts, Chief Executive Officer of Experience Olympia & Beyond, gave a formal presentation on the state of local tourism at the September forum of the Thurston County Chamber today at the … more
The map shows the Kaiserwood plat project location in blue along the east side of Kaiser Road NW in Olympia.
Kaiser Road proposal would subdivide 16.85 acres into 53 lots
With the continuing need for more housing, the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee reviewed a proposal to subdivide a 16.85-acre property into 53 lots. On Wed., Sep. 1, the committee heard a … more
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