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The red line shows the plan to divide the 30.97-acre Wellington Woods Preliminary Plat into two clusters, with the western cluster facing Brenda Lane SE, the eastern portion accessed from Rainier View Drive SE.
County hearing examiner hears proposal for 30.97 acres south of Yelm
A Thurston County hearing examiner heard a proposal to subdivide a 30.97-acre known as Wellington Woods Preliminary Plat into five single-residential lots, and a wetland conservation area on Tue., … more
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Olympia City Manager Jay Burney (top row, middle) encouraged residents who are experiencing housing instability to apply for rental and utilities assistance during the Olympia City Council meeting on Aug. 24, 2021.
Funds remain unclaimed for pandemic-related rent and utilities assistance
 Despite the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, and a backlog of unpaid rent, almost three-quarters of the COVID-19 Rental and Utilities Assistance Fund remains available. During … more
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Bradley Park: This photo shows the proposed residential housing site located between 6th Avenue NE and 15th Avenue NE, approximately 460 feet east of Sleater Kinney Road NE. Immediately to the south of the property is North Thurston High School's campus.
Lacey approves subdivision of 15-acres into 83 properties
In response to the increasing need for additional housing, the Lacey City Council approved a request from its hearing examiner to subdivide a 15.66-acre property known as Bradley Park for the … more
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Port Comm. E.J Zita (below) claimed that Comm. Chair Joe Downing (above) muted her in the call during the Port of Olympia’s Special Commission Meeting on Thu., Aug. 19.
Port of Olympia commissioners hold special meeting on New Market Industrial Campus
After 11 months of discussions, the Port of Olympia is close to issuing an action regarding the proposed Panattoni development. With this, the port held a special commission meeting to evaluate the … more
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Kristy Woodford, CEO of Holistic Home Group
A Holistic Approach to Real Estate
Real estate is stressful. It’s also emotional. Now more than ever, agents are encountering buyers and sellers struggling to navigate the process with their sanity intact. If you are in the … more
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This home at 18015 Wakly Lane SW in Rochester sold last week for $525,000 by Mark Weaver.
The JOLT Real Estate Report for Aug. 8-14, 2021
Last week 115 single-family homes were sold in Thurston County. This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the past week. There were 115 sales completed from … more
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Under the regulations being considered by the Olympia City Council, owners of short-term lodgings will need to register their businesses; some will need to purchase a city license.
Olympia considering regulations for short-term rentals
After a four-year process, the Olympia City Council saw the first reading of an ordinance that would regulate short-term rentals in the city. Community Planning and Development Director Leonard … more
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Olympia City Council to meet online again Tue., Aug. 10
Following their previous decision to hold in-person meetings, the Olympia City Council announced that they are returning to remote sessions for their upcoming regular city council meeting tomorrow, … more
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The JOLT Real Estate Report for Aug. 1-7, 2021
This weekly report covers single-family home sales in Thurston County over the past week. There were 85 sales completed from Sunday, August 1 through Saturday, August 7, 2021. The median sales … more
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Port of Olympia holds public workshop for New Market Industrial Campus development
To address community concerns, the Port of Olympia in partnership with the city of Tumwater recently held an online community workshop regarding a proposed development agreement with Panattoni … more
Lacey's director of community development, Rick Walk, was the speaker at the Lacey South Sound Chamber forum on Aug. 4, 2021.
Lacey business and construction update
The August 4 Lacey South Sound Chamber’s monthly lunch forum featured the city’s Director of Community Development, Rick Walk, who provided the 125 attendees with an update on various … more
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This photo shows the proposal for the Hicks Lake Multi-Family apartment complex which will have 132 garden-style apartments in four buildings plus an amenities building (shown on the right side of the image, closest to the lake).
300 residential units might soon rise along Hicks Lake in Lacey
The City of Lacey is currently reviewing two proposed residential projects along Hicks Lake which would provide a total of 300 housing units. Lacey Senior Planner Samra Seymour discussed the … more
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Shop for books when you shop at Capital Mall at Timberland Regional Library's newest branch there which opened June 1, 2021.
Olympia and Lacey Timberland library buildings, refreshed during closures, have reopened
Timberland Regional Library is open and welcoming patrons to visit their local library to see the improvements and take advantage of the extensive materials, resources and services … more
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Electric airplanes (top right) are being considered the future of the aviation industry. Left upper and lower images show how electric airplanes will be charged on-site (top and bottom left). Aside from electric airplanes, experts are looking into the potential of the biofuel industry (bottom right) as a better alternative to jet fuel.
Olympia Regional Airport looks into serving electric and biofuel aircraft
With increasing concern over climate change, the Olympia Regional Airport (Airport Code: OLM) is looking into more sustainable alternatives to aviation fuel as a part of its planning … more
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Littlerock Road at 73rd Ave. SW - The property under consideration covers 19 acres of land which the city staff proposes to change from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Single Family Medium Density Residential (SFM).
Tumwater city staff propose substantial zoning changes to the city-county Joint Plan
        City staff proposed to make substantial zoning changes in several areas in Tumwater as a part of the Joint Tumwater / Thurston County Plan. The proposed … more
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This image shows the special joint meeting of the Port of Olympia Commissioners meeting with Thurston County’s Board of County Commissioners. Five of the six are shown in the top row, second from left.
Six commissioners agree to postpone five-member ballot measure
Port of Olympia Commissioners joined with Thurston County’s Board of County Commissioners last Thu., July 22, for a special meeting to discuss when to propose to voters increasing the size of … more
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Port of Olympia Executive Director Sam Gibboney called the meeting to order during the Port’s revised commission meeting on Monday, July 26, 2021 following a heated exchange between Commissioners Joe Downing and E.J Zita over discussion about an inter-Local agreement related to the lease of 200 acres of port property in Tumwater.
Port Exec Director calls meeting to order following heated exchange between Downing and Zita
“I ask not to be interrupted,” Zita said. Tension rose between the two commissioners during the Port of Olympia Commission meeting yesterday. Port of Olympia Executive Director Sam … more
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This shows the Intercity Transit’s new Vanpool Fare Structure for riders seeking transportation 10 or fewer days each month.
Intercity Transit reviews new fare structure for part-time Vanpool users
On Wednesday, Intercity Transit’s board reviewed a proposal for a new Vanpool fare structure for users who need rides 10 days or fewer each month. Intercity Vanpool Manager Cindy Fisher … more
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In stocking covered feet, visitors tour one of the houses featured in Olympia Master Builders' Tour of Homes in 2019.
Tour of Homes set for this weekend, in-person again
Olympia Master Builders' annual Tour of Homes returns as an in-person event  this weekend, with six stops spread across northern Thurston County.    more
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Participants at the Thurston Economic Development Council's first Hootenanny, Thu., July 22, can buy a chance to test their skill and, perhaps, dunk their favorite (or least favorite) public official or business community leader.
Tickets almost gone for Thurston EDC's Hootenanny
If getting together with business friends and acquaintances isn't enough of a reason to participate, organizers of the Thurston Economic Development Council's new event are dangling the chance to … more
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