The City of Olympia expects to receive around $400,000 from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which will fund projects that focus on rehabilitation and maintenance of low-income …
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The U.S. may be one of the wealthiest countries in the world but there’s a growing trend of financial inequality, with middle-class households feeling the most impact. In fact, the number of adults …
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By Stacker
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5/10/22
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The Washington Center for Women in Business (WCWB) will hold its INSPIRE Virtual Women’s Business Conference this Thursday, May 12, “identifying strategies for women to support …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez, Jr.
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5/10/22
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Olympia will start installing 10 new solar-powered pay-by-plate parking kiosks to modernize the process of payment for customers, Parking Services Field Representative Chelsea Baker said.
In a …
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Olympia's Land Use and Environment Committee wants to have further discussions on rent increases, move-in fees, and rental registration fees as well as a license and inspection …
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The Tumwater City Council has approved staff recommendations to schedule final deliberations for the city to annex 12 “islands” in the coming months.
These “island” …
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The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved on Tuesday, May 3, a grant agreement between the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development for the HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME …
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By JC Medina
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5/4/22
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Community members are invited to provide input and feedback on plans for the Martin Way Corridor in an online public meeting on Thursday, May 12, 5:30 p.m.
As part of the Martin Way Corridor Study …
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Heritage Commission Chief Holly Davies revealed five nominees for the 2022 Olympia Heritage Award, focusing on businesses contributing to the city's legacy, heritage and culture.
Davies was at …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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4/28/22
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Nicky spent much of the past decade as a social worker, helping people get into housing or avoid eviction. So when she fell …
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4/28/22
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The Washington Center for the Performing Arts is financially afloat despite shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization’s executive director Jill Barnes said in Olympia’s …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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4/27/22
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Implementation of Thurston Strong’s phase 2 Recovery and Reset program – which translate to an $11 million investment – is underway, according to Olympia strategic projects manager …
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By Lorilyn C. Lirio
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4/25/22
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Port of Olympia Citizens Advisory Committee (POCAC) faces a membership shortage with two of its members resigning and two others ending their terms last year.
During POCAC’s meeting …
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Close to 100 businesses applied for a Thurston Green designation this year and the community celebrated them at the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce's April Green Business Forum on Wednesday, …
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LiveStories, Thurston County’s new rent assistance contractor, will accept new applications for the county’s Treasury Rent Assistance Program starting Monday, May 2, according to an April …
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By Edwin Oscar Gutierez, Jr. and Danny Stusser
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4/15/22
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Some 45 Lacey residents showed up at a public hearing on Tuesday about the proposed construction of a gas station in the northeast corner of the city, with some staying online for more than four …
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A public hearing for the controversial Meridian Market and Gas Station was moved from on April 4 moved to Tuesday, April 12, 10:00 a.m.
Lacey Senior Planner Samra Seymour said they postponed the …
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By JC Medina
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4/11/22
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The City of Olympia announced its partnership with South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity (Habitat) in developing its 10-acre 3900 Boulevard Road property into affordable housing.
In its proposal, …
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The newest Critter Control service company recently opened in Tumwater offering humane ways of capturing and removing animals from residential and office spaces.
Critter Control is a wildlife and …
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By Danny Stusser
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4/8/22
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The retiring population and lack of flexibility in the employment practices and workplace are among the issues contributing to workforce shortages, according to presenters at the Lacey South Sound …
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By Danny Stusser and Lorilyn C. Lirio
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4/7/22
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