The Port of Olympia deployed a research vessel on Monday, January 8, to help the Port collect sediment samples from Budd Inlet.
The collected samples will be analyzed to help the Port identify …
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Tumwater City Council reviewed four amendments to its development code during a work session on Tuesday, January 9. The proposed changes are part of the city’s annual housekeeping amendments, …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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1/11/24
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The newly expanded five-member Port of Olympia Commission deferred the election of its new officers until its next regular meeting on January 22.
The commission was scheduled to vote on its new …
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The Olympia Planning Commission is weighing on a proposal to change regulations and permit drive-throughs within a defined segment of Plum Street between Union Avenue and Fifth Avenue that could …
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Her childhood was a bit of a paradox – one that she described as poor but beautiful.
“I appreciate my upbringing because it makes me the person I am today,” said Maria …
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Tumwater’s new hearing examiner Mark Scheibmeir led a public hearing this week on the proposed development of the Yorkshire Apartments, an apartment complex to be built between Israel Road and …
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Most members of the Parking and Business Improvement Area (PBIA) Advisory Board expressed support for the hotel redevelopment proposal submitted in response to the 108 State Avenue building, a …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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1/4/24
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West Olympia-based yoga studio True Self Yoga has acquired a new property to house its new instructor training facility.
True Self Yoga, located in Westmoor Court along Black Lake …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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1/2/24
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In 2023, community votes and input played a vital role in shaping the direction of decisionmaking in Olympia. During the April election, Olympia and Tumwater rejected the proposed creation of a …
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In addition to enduring and divisive concerns about housing, development, and homelessness, 2023 saw some less-fractious strides in Olympia’s efforts to promote climate readiness and green …
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Homegrown pizza chain Brewery City Pizza has reopened its doors for dine-in visitors.
All three pizzeria locations in Tumwater, Lacey, and West Olympia have only been open for take-outs and …
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Intercity Transit has announced its closure on Christmas Day, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023; and New Year’s Day, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in line with the upcoming holidays.
This closure includes all …
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Olympia City Council formed a subcommittee to further evaluate two vastly different competing proposals for the future of the historic 108 State Avenue NW building at the intersection of State and …
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On Tuesday, December 12, Olympia City Council approved amendments to its Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) plan that would expand the program to include eastside and westside residential areas and …
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Port of Olympia Commission has agreed to revise a lease form indicating that the port will credit Panattoni Development Company for the construction of road improvements along Center Street in …
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Olympia Hearing Examiner Mark Scheibmeir reviewed public testimony and documents related to the conversion of the 192-room Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake in the Evergreen Park Planned Unit Development …
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By P. Jade Asumbrado
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12/13/23
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Tumwater’s Public Works Committee recommended to the city council to extend the contracts for three public works service providers at a commission meeting on Thursday, December 7.
The …
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By Jerome Tuaño
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12/12/23
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The Port of Olympia Commission authorized Interim Executive Director Rudy Rudolph to execute a purchase and sale agreement of the Commerce Business Center to 1892 Holdings, LLC for $9.6 million on …
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Intercity Transit (IT) is encouraging commuters to prepare for winter weather by familiarizing themselves with snow detours public transit will implement this season should inclement weather arise.
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Intercity Transit’s (IT) board of directors voted to adopt its 2024 budget and capital improvement plan on Wednesday, December 6.
The agency is looking to spend $89,573,091 in operating …
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