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Port of Olympia Commissioner Amy Evans Harding was selected as the commission’s new president during a meeting held on Monday, January 9. Her new position put her as the chair of the …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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1/10/23
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The Olympia Planning Commission held a virtual meeting on Monday, January 9, to discuss zoning code text amendments related to Reasonable Use Exceptions (RUE).
Senior Planner Nicole Floyd …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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1/10/23
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Olympia's Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission hearing on the possible reuse of the historic Greyhound Bus Station at 107 7th Avenue East on Wednesday, January 4.
According to Bill …
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Various labor-related laws have taken effect this year, starting January 1, affecting various workers, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced in a press …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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1/2/23
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) made critical decisions over the past year to address major concerns of the residents amid the growing population and adapting to the new normal. …
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By JC Medina
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12/30/22
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Investigation clears Commissioner Harding from conflict of interest
Port commissioners authorized a probe into Commissioner Amy Evans Harding’s alleged conflict of interest as a broker for …
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The City of Olympia announced that its offices will close early tomorrow, December 30, with several of its offices remaining closed the day after New Year’s Day.
In its press release, the …
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12/29/22
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Tumwater will start its work on Capitol Boulevard next year in an effort to address several traffic issues in the area.
“Though this construction will be particularly disruptive,” said …
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Olympia is offering free parking in its downtown areas for the holidays.
In its Facebook post, the city announced that the city is offering free parking in downtown Olympia from December 14 to 26 …
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The Port of Olympia commission unanimously approved a 75-year lease contract with Swire, a Coca-Cola bottler, despite appeals from the public to postpone the vote during a meeting held on Monday, …
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The Port of Olympia commission adopted a resolution establishing the boundaries of the five newly formed districts during a meeting held on Monday, December 22.
The public had voted in favor of …
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The Port of Olympia appointed 10 new members for the Port’s Citizen Advisory Committee during a meeting held on Monday, December 12.
The new members are:
Harry Branch
Bob …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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12/14/22
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Port of Olympia projects costing more than $1 million will now require the use of apprentices.
The Port commission approved a resolution creating requirements for the utilization of apprentices as …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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12/14/22
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Tumwater city council granted two apartment projects — one in the Brewery District, another south of Craft District — conditional certificates for eight-year tax exemptions during a meeting on …
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Thurston County earned an Aa1 credit rating, an upgrade from its prior Aa2 rating, from a Moody’s assessment released on Thursday, December 1.
Moody’s, which provides information on …
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by Jerome Tuaño
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12/8/22
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Olympia's Economic Development Department has identified seven focus areas to help the city develop a strong and inclusive economy over the next 20 years, strategic project manager Amy Buckler …
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Less than a year ago, a fire destroyed the Market Flats mixed-use building under construction downtown, as well as its two neighboring buildings. A new plan would add more new apartments and join …
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Tuesday night's rainstorm is being blamed, at least initially, for the partial collapse of a roof in an empty retail spot in the Capital Village Shopping Center at 400 Cooper Point Road SW shopping …
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Port of Olympia staff addressed concerns regarding a 95-acre lease in Tumwater for bottler Swire Coca-Cola during a meeting held on Monday, November 28.
The Port Commissioners and the public …
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The Port of Olympia Commission made a last-minute budget cut before adopting its 2023 operating budget and capital investment plan during a meeting held on Monday, November 28.
The budget cut made …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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11/29/22
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