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Ballots for Proposition 1 are set to mail on April 5.
Voter Information Forum, Wednesday, March 29, to focus on proposed Regional Fire Authority
Voters in Olympia and Tumwater are being asked to vote in a special election, April 25, on Proposition 1, to decide whether to merge their fire departments and create a new regional fire authority … more
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Hard Bed: This individual slept on a bed of concrete in Fleetwood Alley in Olympia in March 2023.
Pictorial: A recipe for homelessness
In a large bowl mix the yeast of mental health issues with 1/2 teaspoon of the sugar of substance abuse in 2-1/4 cups of the warm water of the lack of accessible housing.  Let stand until the … more
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The JOLT publishes readers' letters on Thurston County topics, generally verbatim and within a day or two of receiving them.
Zero parking for new multi-family residences? Seriously?
Dear Editor, Gee, wouldn't it be lovely if carbon-spewing automobiles were eliminated? Of course. But get real. The city of Olympia's proposed parking reductions for new construction promote … more
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The Olympia Planning Commission opened the public hearing for the proposed parking code amendment. Fourteen community members participated in the public process held Monday, March 20, 2023.
Olympia's proposal to reduce parking at new residences draws public outcry
The Olympia Planning Commission held a public hearing on Monday, March 20, to discuss proposed parking code amendments that would reduce parking requirements for residential uses, including for … more
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The fire at 511 7th Avenue SE in Olympia was substantially extinguished by 8:30 p.m. on Sat., March 18, 2023.
“Black House” in downtown Olympia destroyed by fire on Saturday
Five individuals known to have occupied a single-family residence at 511 7th Avenue SE escaped a “total loss” fire on Saturday afternoon. more
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The project area of the Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Plan.
Capital Mall Triangle to become ‘more people-oriented’ over next 20 years
In a meeting on March 16, the Olympia Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee discussed an update on the Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Plan and the environmental impact statement. The area known … more
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This was from Presentation to Council of Neighborhood Associations, March 13, 2023.
Olympia's Council of Neighborhood Associations members oppose city’s zero parking proposal
Members of the Council of Neighborhood Associations (CNA) spoke against the proposed reduction of parking requirements for new residential construction, particularly zero parking minimum in some … more
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Olympia, county seek feedback on housing programs
Olympia and Thurston County are asking community members to provide feedback on two housing-related programs that “help guide the focus of local housing efforts.” Fair Housing … more
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At the Olympia City Council meeting held Tuesday, March 7, 2023, Chief Executive Officer of South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity, Carly Colgan, presented affordable housing units they plan to build at 3900 Boulevard Road.
Olympia council approves transfer of 10 acres to Habitat for Humanity
The Olympia City Council on Tuesday approved selling the 10-acre city-owned property at 3900 Boulevard Road SE to South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity to proceed with the construction of more than … more
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Tumwater Finance Director Troy Niemeyer informed the committee that city staff is “playing catch-up” from a grant compliance standpoint as the housing project is already underway.
Habitat for Humanity to receive $720,000 grant for affordable housing project in Tumwater
Non-profit housing provider South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity, with the assistance of the City of Tumwater, is set to receive a $726,984 grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce … more
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Olympia senior planner Joyce Phillips discussed the significant increase of permitted accessory dwelling units in the low-density neighborhood at the Planning Commission meeting held Monday, March 6, 2023.
Last year Olympia was only halfway to their goal of 700 residential homes built
Less than half of the city's goal to build 700 units a year was met with only 350 permitted residential units issued in 2022, Community Planning and Development Director Leonard Bauer said at the … more
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The Jungle is a testament to the work that remains to assist the area's homeless people.
Homelessness in Thurston County: Time in The Jungle
Two port-a-potties stood as sentinels when I visited The Jungle, in Olympia, last Friday, March 3, 2023. Nearby, a gaggle of shopping carts filled with refuse congregates by a dumpster; the … more
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders during the January 29, 2023 town hall. Sanders said the incident “exposed a number of substantial flaws” in handling less restrictive alternative residences.
Supreme Living scraps planned sex offender housing in Tenino
Supreme Living LLC, a provider of residential behavioral health services, has announced that it would no longer proceed with the plan to provide supportive housing services for sex offenders in the … more
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Principal Planner Nicole Floyd briefed Olympia’s Land Use and Environment Committee on the proposed amendments relating to the use of reasonable use exceptions.
Proposed amendments to Reasonable Use Exception Code in Olympia presented at another committee
After being recommended by the Planning Commission, Olympia’s Land Use and Environment Committee recommended to the city council amendments to the municipal code relating to the application of … more
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LIHI staff already operate the former Days Inn as a shelter and several individuals already reside there.
Contamination from drug manufacturing to delay transfer of more homeless to former Days Inn
Following the contamination from previous drug manufacturing, the plan to convert the Days Inn motel into a shelter for the homeless might be postponed until May this year, said Planning Commissioner … more
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"While past policy discussions about housing have focused on homeownership, renters are getting involved in the political process, demanding new approaches to address affordability in their communities."
Thurston County 4th in highest rent for one-bedroom units in Washington
Over the past two decades, Walla Walla has become a destination for wine lovers who travel to the region to enjoy some of its more than 120 wineries, stay in the area’s boutique hotels, and … more
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At the Olympia City Council meeting held Monday, February 13, 2023, CDBG Program Specialist Anastasia Everett presented a proposal for housing and public service activities to be funded by unspent CDBG monies.
Olympia program proposes to reallocate federal funds for assisting in getting electricity to homes and public services funding for houseless adults
Olympia's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program recommended reallocating $190,000 in unspent federal funds for a home rehabilitation activity and public support services for homeless … more
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LOTT Environmental Planning Director Lisa Dennis-Perez presents to their board of directors a pilot rebate program for low-income and supportive housing units.
Housing support project providing partial rebates for sewer connection fees is being tried out by LOTT
The LOTT Clean Water Alliance Board of Directors approved a pilot program to provide partial rebates of sewer connection fees to low-income and permanent supportive housing units during a meeting on … more
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Tumwater Planning Manager Brad Medrud explains to a committee about the creation of affordable housing and homeless service advisory boards.
Advisory boards to guide Tumwater in usage of sales tax for housing services
Tumwater’s General Government Committee recommended to the city council an ordinance creating two boards to advise the Regional Housing Council (RHC) on the usage of sales and use tax for … more
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At a meeting on Monday, February 6, 2023, Olympia Planning commissioners were briefed on the public process for the Electric Vehicle parking proposals on Monday, February 6, 2023.
Community says EV-parking proposal for multifamily dwellings 'too ambitious'
Participants of an Olympia-sponsored focus group are divided on the city’s goals to convert every home to have electric vehicle (EV) facilities. During the city’s Planning Commission … more
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